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Our Lady of the Crosses
Visit a Lasallian site located on the hill of Parménie above Tullins, Renage and Beaucroissant.
Maupas Grand Circular Route
This route, crossing the village to Bandoz, takes the Chemin du Maupas (“difficult passage”), then climbs steadily up the hillside to the Route des Arrons, which links Tullins to Beaucroissant. The route climbs steeply to a barn (shortcut possible to the right) and then on to its highest point on Parménie Hill. The path then descends through the woods towards Beaucroissant before returning to the Route des Arrons and the Chemin de la Bergère. From here, the Montée du Couloir is descended to the church at Renage.
The little bee around Renage
To the trees of the town! A lovely walk through the woodland, towards the Criel plateau. Along the route, you’ll find all the common tree species and the Criel walnut groves. On the way back, a permanent exhibition of photographs in the woods illustrates the Chemin du Sophora. The return route then takes you through the Parc de l’Ancienne Soierie and its remarkable trees, then past the Lavoir des Amours, where weavers used to wash their linen and, perhaps, meet their soulmate.
La Combe Reboud from Criel
An easy walk towards Charnècles, offering remarkable views of the Vercors, Belledonne and the Chartreuse through the pastures, orchards and walnut groves, which bear witness to the agricultural activity of Criel de Renage.
Fay Circular Route
A traditional walk for the residents of Criel, in summer it offered a cool respite under the canopy of beech trees that shaded much of the route. Unfortunately, recent clear-cutting and the passage of modern forestry machinery have damaged the little path through the woods.
Les Quatre Chemins in Renage
An easy walk towards Charnècles, offering remarkable views of the Vercors, Belledonne and Chartreuse mountains as you pass through parks, orchards and walnut groves that bear witness to the agricultural activity of Criel de Renage.
Le Mollard Rond
This circular route offers joggers a route featuring ascents and descents, mostly through unspoilt countryside. Walkers can also enjoy views of the Vercors and the Chartreuse.
La Grande Abeille
This route, on the Criel plateau, is usually tackled starting from the Petite Abeille circular loop. Setting off from Criel school, it follows the Route du Marais Fleury, where, on the right-hand side, an old bread oven is still used for festive events. Then, a farm track will take you through orchards, walnut groves and pastures, along a path through the woodland.
The Marais Fleury
A traditional circular route for the residents of Criel, it offers a pleasant walk along the Route de Bourretières and a return through the woods via the ridges, which offer views of the Isère valley, the Vercors and the Chartreuse.A circular route popular with walkers, mountain bikers and joggers...
On the banks of the Fure
A short family walk along the banks of the Fure river, starting from Rives.
No difficulty whatsoever.
At the edge of the woods, discover the village of Izeaux
This is a fairly short trail through the village of Izeaux. It takes you around the centre of the village, and offers some lovely views of the village.Take a few 'tracolets' through the heart of the village, and you'll discover some of the remarkable features of Izeaux.
From Izeaux to Notre-Dame de la Croix
From the village of Izeaux, you climb up to the Domaine de Parménie where you can admire the charming Chapelle de Notre-Dame de la Croix. From the orientation table, you will have a panoramic view from the Mont du Chat in the Ain to the peaks of the north-east of the Vercors.
From Saint-Paul d'Izeaux to the village of Plan
A very varied walk. In the first part, you walk alongside magnificent ponds covered with water lilies. The return via Camp de César offers magnificent views of the Bièvre plain and the surrounding mountains.
The Col de Chatain starting from Saint-Paul-d'Izeaux
A circular walk in a beautiful chestnut forest.
Ri d'Olon loop
A pleasant walk along the Ri d'Olon stream and then through walnut plantations. The first part of the route is through the woods and the second part is in the shade of walnut trees. This walk is suitable for young children and even pushchairs.
Around Réaumont and Saint-Blaise-du-Buis
This circular route, around the villages of Réaumont and Saint-Blaise-du-Buis, starts at Réaumont - Saint Cassien station. It climbs between Saint-Blaise and La Murette, through meadows and walnut groves, then skirts Saint-Blaise to the north, descends to the west, and ends amidst the peaceful landscapes of the Bessey Plateau.
Around Sonut
A lovely walk from Morette in the hills above Tullins. In the woods or on the hillsides, there are magnificent landscapes to discover along the trails.
A nice climb in the direction we took it. It's easier in the other direction.
La Vie des Terres and La Planche d'Enfer starting from Sillans
A very easy short walk. The only difficulty is a short hill.
In the first part, you will enjoy beautiful views of the Chartreuse mountains. In the middle, you will cross the pretty village of Izeaux, then return along a pleasant wooded path, skirting a beautiful private lake.
The Bessay bocage in Saint-Cassien
A very easy loop through this peaceful woodland.
The chestnut wood is home to several protected bird species.
This walk is best enjoyed in spring or on the last beautiful days of autumn.
Quinquin route starting from Apprieu
This is an ideal walk in the woods when the weather is hot. Be careful in winter and early spring, as the paths can be muddy. There are a few steep and stony sections, so take care if you are walking with children (who are good walkers). At a good pace, the walk takes 2 hours.
From La Forteresse to the Col de Châtain
A walk in the heart of the Chambarans. The coolness of the Châtain woods will be welcome on hot days.
Short circular loop around the Plan ponds
A short and easy route for a stroll around the Plan ponds.
Circular route via Chantesse and Poliénas starting from Cras
A circular route through the Tullins region, passing through quiet little villages, beautiful walnut groves and the shade of pollarded chestnut trees. Lovely views over the Isère plain and the northern Vercors.
A lovely little tour of Voiron
This semi-urban route will take you through part of Voiron town centre, but you’ll probably also discover some lesser-known and less-frequented neighbourhoods, paths and stairways. In several places, you’ll also enjoy beautiful views of the Chartreuse, the Vercors and the Grenoble valley.
Saint-Quentin-sur-Isère heritage trail
This trail is an invitation to walk through medieval, rural and geological history and enjoy the natural beauty of an Isère valley deeply rooted between the alluvial plain and the cliffs of the Vercors. A great getaway for the curious, families, hikers and heritage enthusiasts!
Oyeu! Oyeu! Good people
This is an easy walk through hedgerows and woods.The route takes you to the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Milin, the Croix du Moine Mort (Dead Monk's Cross) and the ruins of the Chartreuse de Sylve Bénite.
The Chapel of Notre-Dame de la Salette and the Étang du Marais
This walk through the woods will allow you to discover the Chapel of Notre-Dame de la Salette and the beautiful Étang du Marais lake.
Tour of Plan-du-Rey in Oyeu
Starting from the hamlet of Le Verney, in the commune of Oyeu in Isère, this route, partly through woods, goes around Plan-du-Rey, which briefly overlooks Lake Paladru.
Vatilieu and Art in the Wind
A family walk surrounded by works of art. With the added bonus of a splendid view of the Vercors.
Circuit from Champ Floux to Vatilieu
This is a pleasant walk. You will pass through walnut groves and the valleys of the Chambarans foothills, enjoy the undergrowth and, at the end, take in the exceptional views of the Pre-Alps and the Alps, all enhanced by the sculptures of the "Arts aux 4 vents" at the end of the trail.
Circular around Lake Paladru from Charavines
The circular takes you around Lake Paladru via the greenway from Charavines.
Circuit of the Croix du Moine Mort and Notre-Dame de Milin
A lovely little walk in the Dauphiné countryside. Halfway through, you will climb a little way up into the forest to the Croix du Moine Mort (Dead Monk's Cross), before descending to the charming Notre-Dame de Milin Chapel.
The Marais and the Château de La Frette
A short walk down to the Bièvre plain and then back up to mid-slope. This route is not difficult, except for a short steep climb on leaving Saint-Hilaire.
Notre-Dame de la Salette - Château de la Villardière via Combe Noire
This hike starts at the northern edge of the Bièvre plain, along theGR®65. It then leads to the moraine to discover the Chapelle de la Salette, nestled in the woods. Finally, the return journey is via the Château de la Villardière, where you will have a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.
The Val d'Ainan and the Clermont Tonnerre tower
This walk is not difficult, except for the distance. In the first part, you walk along the Val d'Ainan Nature Reserve, then you follow a pleasant, soft path through the woods. After a detour to the Clermont Tonnerre tower, you return to Chirens via paths or small, quiet roads.
In the second part of the route, if the weather is clear, you will have beautiful views of the Chartreuse Mountains.
The Chapel of Epinouze
A circuit between Chantesse and Notre Dame de l'Osier through the chestnut trees, allowing you to discover a very pleasant little chapel.
Loop in the Voiron countryside
A country walk to discover the rural hamlets of La Pensière, Le Petit Souillet and Le Grand Souillet.
New variation for 2021, which slightly lengthens the loop but makes it easier to park at the start.
Tour of Lake Paladru
A day's walk, quite lovely and varied. You start by going through the Grand Platon Forest, then going along the south-east bank of the lake with beautiful views over the lake. You change banks and go along the Feydelière and Véronnière marshes ('Marais' - protected sites). The return is via the north-west bank of the lake with beautiful views over Chartreuse and, if the weather is clear, Mont Blanc.
Charavines circuit via the Croix des Cochettes
It was a pleasant walk, mostly through the woods, looking for chestnuts in season. However, the return journey involved a fairly long stretch of tarmac road.
Route around Brion
Starting at the Col de la Croix de Toutes Aures, on the edge of the Chambarans, this easy hike offers beautiful views of the Bièvre plain and the peaks of Chartreuse and Belledonne.
The Dent de Moirans
Easy walk on this “tooth” overlooking the Isère valley and offering an interesting view over the east foothills of Chartreuse.
Dent de Moirans via Rocher de la Fesse
There are many paths leading to the Dent de Moirans, a magnificent viewpoint over the Isère valley. The proposed circular route takes you up via the cliffs of the Rocher de la Fesse and then back down via the Combe, a more popular route.
The Grand Lemps peat bogs
After completing the educational route through the peat bogs, we suggest a short walk in the surrounding countryside.
Loop from Bec de l'Orient starting from Montaud
From the village of Montaud, and more precisely from the hamlet of Le Coing, there is an interesting loop via the Fessole farm followed by a path along the edge of the Vercors cliffs.