Around Veyssilieu

A loop starting from Veyssilieu to discover some panoramic views and the chapel of Notre-Dame de la Salette at the top of Chatelan mountain.
Note: this loop follows the routes indicated on the large map at the side of the road, i.e.: Cros de Lavan, Les Gorges, Frétignier, Seuillere, Floutier and back to Veyssilieu.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.82 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 239 m
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    Descent: - 239 m

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    Highest point: 431 m
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    Lowest point: 258 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the square near the church in Veyssilieu.

Continue to follow the yellow markings.

(S/E) Head towards Cros de Lavan as indicated on the hiking signs.
Pass the Château de Palis and continue along the path.

(1) At the crossroads, turn left to reach a small river, then continue straight ahead on a small path surrounded by stones. Cross the road and start the climb. You will reach the hamlet of Burizet.

(2) Continue along the path, after the pumping station turn left to reach the crossroads with the path to the Chapelle de la Salette.

(3) Turn left to climb up to this chapel.

(4) Return to the previous crossroads.

(3) Take the path opposite and join a wider track. When you leave the woods, you will reach the Cros de Lavan crossroads (altitude 350 metres).

(5) Continue left towards Les Gorges. Arrive at Loras.

(6) Follow the path on the left into the woods, pass through the Tramolay area and walk alongside the Étang de Loras lake. Stay on this path for several hundred metres.

(7) At the three-way intersection, turn right, leaving the road that descends to your left. Continue to a road intersection at a place called Les Gorges (elevation 408).
Cross this road and head towards Frétignier. Pass Mont in front of a large relay antenna decorated with graffiti. Go down to the left until you reach a multi-way junction (elevation 369).

(8) Continue left on Route de la Roche until you reach the first houses in Les Mangettes. Turn left at the end of Chemin de Seuillere.

(9) Turn onto the path opposite, following signs for Floutier and Veyssilieu. You will arrive at a place called Floutier.

(10) Stay on this path, continuing west towards Veyssilieu. Pass the hamlet of Sartarieu. Return to the road, continue left and take a final right turn onto Route de la Ribaudière to return to the car park at Veyssilieu church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 281 m - Car park at Veyssilieu church
  2. 1 : km 0.41 - alt. 259 m - Intersection. Ribaudière stream
  3. 2 : km 1.14 - alt. 307 m - Burizet
  4. 3 : km 1.86 - alt. 375 m - Chapel crossroads
  5. 4 : km 2.19 - alt. 395 m - Chapel of La Salette
  6. 5 : km 3.69 - alt. 352 m - Cros de Lavan
  7. 6 : km 4.42 - alt. 357 m - Loras
  8. 7 : km 5.85 - alt. 409 m - Intersection in the woods
  9. 8 : km 6.8 - alt. 372 m - Frétignier
  10. 9 : km 7.42 - alt. 352 m - Seuillere
  11. 10 : km 8.4 - alt. 297 m - Floutier
  12. S/E : km 9.82 - alt. 281 m - Car park at Veyssilieu church

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 27 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
cgautier1968
cgautier1968

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This short hike around Veyssilieu is a great idea, far from the roads, peaceful, beautiful forest, magnificent view of the Alps at the end of the route. I'm adding it to my favourites. 3½ hours including a picnic break.

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gwenzilla
gwenzilla

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike, well shaded, mostly through woods.
The road section at the end is a bit monotonous, but not really unpleasant either.
Watch out for mountain bikes on the descent!

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Norbert38
Norbert38

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A short walk mainly through the forest (certainly pleasant in summer), with a few fairly long climbs that are not very steep. The descent before point 8 is very stony, so I was glad to have my walking sticks. The signposts could do with a lick of yellow paint. Otherwise, no difficulty in finding your way

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guyleg
guyleg
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route, mostly through woods, making it ideal in hot weather. Fairly easy level
View of Mont Blanc at an altitude of 431 metres
The route is advertised as taking 3½ hours. Personally, I did it in just over 2 hours
Could be done on a mountain bike
Worth doing again in summer in the shade

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andomir
andomir

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk with no difficulties. Countryside and forest landscapes. Nothing extraordinary, but relaxing
The chapel is worth seeing
Be sure to use GPS as it's easy to get lost

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Phil69
Phil69

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Satisfaction of all hikers on the day

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Almudena
Almudena

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike with a beautiful view of the Alps at the highest point. But on the way back between points 9 and 10, we missed the path on the left because it wasn't marked! Not much road even if you go straight ahead.

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Guyane38
Guyane38

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Follow the yellow markings along the entire route, except at the end where it is unnecessary to cross the road. You can avoid this by taking the path on the left just before the stadium.
Otherwise, the directions on the website are reliable.
The hike is of moderate interest as there are few interesting viewpoints.
The difficulty level is low and suitable for families.

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stefz
stefz

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant, lots of undergrowth, almost all paths, few houses, very little tarmac. A fairly quiet route with beautiful scenery.

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vaudagne
vaudagne

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb walk along beautiful paths. Ideal in sunny autumn weather!

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BV61
BV61
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a very pretty, varied hike through woods and along paths with pleasant ascents and descents, where I enjoyed
the walking poles. At point 4, the Notre Dame de la Salette chapel is always open and a pleasant place to take a short break. The road between points 8 and 9 can be avoided. At point 8, take the path that branches off to the left just before the stadium. Follow this path straight ahead until you reach the first crossroads, then take the path downhill on the right and continue straight ahead (ignoring the paths on the left) until you reach point 9.
This hike is easy to follow with GPS. I would happily do it again
Thanks to the author for this route

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MarieSylvie
MarieSylvie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and fairly varied walk through woods, villages, fields and a chapel. No difficulty.

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TineDo
TineDo
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and varied route; small streams (with water, what a treat after the summer drought!) and paths between planted stones, passing close to a fortified house, discovering charming little hamlets, the site of the Notre-Dame de la Salette chapel (open and welcoming, which is becoming rare!), nice climbs and descents, a small garden with labelled plants, Scottish cows and beautiful views.
This was the second time we had done this route, and we enjoyed it just as much as the first time.

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mariepistache
mariepistache

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike in the beautiful countryside and forest of northern Isère. Attractive trails and wide, easily accessible paths.

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Fabrice0869
Fabrice0869

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed today, very pleasant and varied route
The difficulty level is moderate
The trail is not very busy except at the chapel between points 3 and 4, where there are a few people but it's not crowded
i agree with the previous review: be careful at point 1, it's easy to miss the path surrounded by stones. Look carefully at the route to make sure you're on the right track. It's a few metres to the left after a horse paddock.
At point 8, go straight ahead and there is no need to follow the paved road that runs alongside the stadium. Instead, take the path just above on the left, which is much nicer and not much longer. Follow this path straight ahead and turn right at the first crossroads, then continue straight ahead (ignore the two paths on the left) until you reach point 9.

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