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The Chapel of Notre-Dame de la Salette and the Étang du Marais
Visorando Member
4.90 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,073 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bévenais (Isère)
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.
Around Bévenais
8.12 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,296 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bévenais (Isère)
A circular route through the forest on the hills around the village of Bévenais, passing by the Chapelle de la Salette to Longechenal, offering the finest views over the Bièvre Plain and the mountains.
The Marais and the Château de La Frette
5.04 mi
+207 ft
-177 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from La Frette (Isère)
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
8.80 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,211 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Frette (Isère)
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.
Tour de Liers towards Longechenal
9.19 mi
+367 ft
-341 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Longechenal (Isère)
A walk that takes place mainly in open country with little change in altitude. It’s ideal in autumn, as it’s away from the forests frequented by hunters. You’ll walk along the hills and copses of the eastern part of the Liers plain. Here and there, you’ll catch glimpses of the surrounding hills and peaks.
The Grand Lemps peat bogs
4.58 mi
+285 ft
-259 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Châbons (Isère)
After completing the educational route through the peat bogs, we suggest a short walk in the surrounding countryside.
From Saint-Hilaire-de-la-Côte to the airport
5.33 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-de-la-Côte (Isère)
A short, easy walk in the heart of the Bièvre plain. You’ll enjoy views of the surrounding peaks: Chartreuse, Vercors, Pilat.
Halfway along the route, you’ll walk alongside the runway at Saint-Geoirs Airport and may be lucky enough to see a plane taking off or landing.
From the moraine to Le Not
6.24 mi
+220 ft
-240 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-de-la-Côte (Isère)
A lovely walk through the heart of the Bièvre plain.
To the east, you can admire the peaks of the Chartreuse; to the south, those of the Vercors; and to the west, Le Pilat.
You’ll be cycling along small tarmac roads or well-maintained stony tracks.
Bocsozel trail
7.79 mi
+1,191 ft
-1,204 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-de-la-Côte (Isère)
This hilly hike will take you past castles and fortified houses (La Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Mont and the ruins of Bocsozel). The route also offers magnificent views of the Alps.
This hike follows a small section of the Via Gebennensis. The Via Gebennensis connects Geneva to Le Puy-en-Velay. It is the route that Swiss and German pilgrims have always taken to reach the pilgrimage route from Santiago de Compostela to Le Puy.
Circuit of the Croix du Moine Mort and Notre-Dame de Milin
5.95 mi
+646 ft
-630 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Burcin (Isère)
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 Taillis de la Dame and the Bois du Seigneur in Châbons
7.37 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,319 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Châbons (Isère)
A beautiful walk in the Nord Isère. Your walk, in a hilly environment, takes you through alternating bocage and undergrowth. There are no particular difficulties to be feared on this route (except for an unguarded level crossing to cross...).
Gillonnay - Pissieu
15.64 mi
+784 ft
-1,017 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Gillonnay (Isère)
Eighth stage from east to west on the Way of St James. You are now on the Via Gebennensis – GR®65 or the ‘Route du Puy’ – which is undoubtedly the best-known route as it most closely follows the historical path to Santiago de Compostela.
For this8th stage, you will walk mainly through fields and forests, punctuated by a strong cultural identity at La Côte Saint-André and also in villages such as Ornacieux or Balbins, with the Saint-Michel Chapel offering a magnificent 360° panorama.
La Vie des Terres and La Planche d'Enfer starting from Sillans
5.60 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Sillans (Isère)
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.
From Bizonnes to the ponds of Saint-Didier-de-Bizonnes
5.26 mi
+272 ft
-246 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Bizonnes (Isère)
This is an easy walk that takes you past Dauphiné houses, the ponds of Saint-Didier-de-Bizonnes and the Brosses forest. In the second part of the walk, you will enjoy some beautiful views of the surrounding peaks (even the summit of Mont Blanc).
The Étang des Béroudières
7.46 mi
+653 ft
-650 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Eydoche (Isère)
You start by crossing the Gourand woods and then the Béroudières woods. At the end of the walk, you will pass a beautiful string of ponds. Along the route, you will have some beautiful views of the surrounding peaks.
Oyeu! Oyeu! Good people
7.94 mi
+951 ft
-955 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Oyeu (Isère)
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.
Around the Grand Plâtre hill
6.49 mi
+571 ft
-564 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs (Isère)
This is a varied walk, alternating between woods and pond banks. You can enjoy a few views of the Chartreuse peaks and, if the weather is very clear, even the highest peak of Mont Blanc.
Circular ridge from the Chapelle Notre-Dame du Mont
4.11 mi
+338 ft
-322 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Gillonnay (Isère)
A lovely little circular on the heights of Gillonnay, starting from the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Mont, with a beautiful view of Parménie and, above all, the Vercors. The chapel is worth a visit. This route is superb in autumn! Be careful, in the height of summer, there is practically no shade.
From the city of Mandrin to the Château de Sillans
5.57 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs (Isère)
A short walk south of the Bièvre plain. On the way there, you can enjoy views of the Chartreuse mountains and, on the way back, the Pilat peaks.
Between Cruzille and Rampode in Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs
4.82 mi
+489 ft
-489 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs (Isère)
A fairly short walk which initially follows the Bièvre plain and the Chanclau Pond before climbing up into the moraine and the woods. The only difficulty is a fairly steep hill.
From Izeaux to Notre-Dame de la Croix
6.83 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,129 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Izeaux (Isère)
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 Izeaux to Saint Paul and Parménie
11.42 mi
+1,959 ft
-1,975 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Izeaux (Isère)
A hike through the Isère hills between the Bièvre plain to the north and the Isère plain to the south. Explore the religious site of Notre-Dame des Croix in Parménie, with spectacular views of the Chartreuse, the Alps and the Vercors from the orientation point there.
The ruins of Bocsozel Castle from Gillonnay
6.60 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,168 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Gillonnay (Isère)
A short walk on the moraine between the Bièvre and Liers plains, with views of the surrounding mountains. You will go to the Château de Bocsozel and return via the Château Pointière.
Route of the two chapels in Gillonnay
8.35 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,115 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Gillonnay (Isère)
A pleasant, varied little hike that takes you through the narrow streets of La-Côte-Saint-André, then along the ridges to enjoy beautiful views of the mountains.
The Isère between Bièvre and Terres Froides
12.80 mi
+1,749 ft
-1,722 ft
7h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gillonnay (Isère)
Route along the ridges between the plains of Bièvre and Liers with beautiful views of the Alpine foothills. Villages with beautiful Dauphiné architecture, castles and ruins, pilgrimage sites.
At the edge of the woods, discover the village of Izeaux
2.78 mi
+207 ft
-213 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Izeaux (Isère)
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.
Circular route in the Sylve Bénite Forest starting from Pupetières Castle
6.64 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,444 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Châbons (Isère)
The forest of the former Sylve Bénite Charterhouse offers a varied terrain for walkers in the Lac de Paladru area, with its undulating landscape and several vantage points. The suggested route climbs up the western slope (Virieu) before crossing over to the eastern slope and returning via the ridges. The low altitude means it can be walked in any season, including after a snowfall.
Bressieux Castle as seen from Brezins
7.26 mi
+541 ft
-528 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Brézins (Isère)
A short, easy walk apart from the climb up to the castle, from where you’ll have a beautiful view of the Bièvre plain and the peaks of the Pilat.
Short circular loop around the Plan ponds
2.01 mi
+236 ft
-269 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Isère
A short and easy route for a stroll around the Plan ponds.
Tour of Plan-du-Rey in Oyeu
5.82 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,037 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Oyeu (Isère)
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.
Loop starting from Montrevel to discover the hills of Vaux
6.26 mi
+925 ft
-912 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Montrevel (Isère)
Loop on the Vaux ridges (Chabons municipality) with beautiful views of the Chartreuse and Belledonne mountains and the Hien, Bourbre and Ain valleys in good weather. The circuit mainly follows very wide, pleasant paths, with one section along the edge of the forest. Accessible to all.
Quinquin route starting from Apprieu
6.55 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,047 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Apprieu (Isère)
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.
Circular route starting from Beaucroissant
8.90 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,250 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Beaucroissant (Isère)
A horse ride for adventure lovers who don’t have time for long treks. If your horse is well-trained, allow 2½ hours for the ride. If you’d like to do the route on foot… good luck.
The galloping trail starting from Beaucroissant
8.16 mi
+679 ft
-679 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Beaucroissant (Isère)
Start from the car park at the Beaucroissant tennis courts. You can park a horsebox in the car park, which is often empty, even at weekends. Let’s set off for a 2-hour workout or a leisurely 3-hour ride.
The Saint-Pierre-de-Bressieux ridge from Saint-Geoirs
4.13 mi
+633 ft
-640 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Geoirs (Isère)
Explore the Saint-Pierre-de-Bressieux ridge with stunning views of the village and the plain.
Paths winding through fields and woods.
On the banks of the Fure
3.33 mi
+240 ft
-240 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Rives (Isère)
A short family walk along the banks of the Fure river, starting from Rives.
No difficulty whatsoever.
Tour of the Bois de Gourand in Champier
6.13 mi
+653 ft
-643 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Champier (Isère)
This walk alternates between countryside and forest, with a very reasonable elevation gain. It also offers some beautiful views of the surrounding peaks.
The Two V Route in Champier
8.93 mi
+633 ft
-623 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Champier (Isère)
The only difficulty with this walk is its length. It will allow you to wander through the heart of the Dauphiné countryside. Here and there, it offers views of the surrounding peaks: Chartreuse, Vercors, Monts du Pilat, Monts du Lyonnais.
The two V's are the localities of Vernondière and Vernay.
The Col de Chatain starting from Saint-Paul-d'Izeaux
5.42 mi
+988 ft
-988 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Paul-d'Izeaux (Isère)
A circular walk in a beautiful chestnut forest.
From Saint-Paul d'Izeaux to the village of Plan
7.75 mi
+1,450 ft
-1,421 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-d'Izeaux (Isère)
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.
Our Lady of the Crosses
4.42 mi
+981 ft
-974 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Beaucroissant (Isère)
Visit a Lasallian site located on the hill of Parménie above Tullins, Renage and Beaucroissant.
The Étangs de Nantoin
6.65 mi
+669 ft
-656 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Nantoin (Isère)
An easy walk among the ponds in the heart of the Nantoin Forest. At the end of the walk, you will be rewarded with a splendid view of the Liers plain, the Chartreuse, the Alps and the Vercors.
Path of the water bodies between the marshes and the hills of Biol
6.91 mi
+607 ft
-584 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Biol (Isère)
A route that takes you through marshes and hillsides to discover the lakes to the east and north of Biol, passing through Torchefelon and skirting Succieu.
Maupas Grand Circular Route
Association / Club / Walk leader4.08 mi
+761 ft
-761 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Renage (Isère)
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.
In the footsteps of the blacksmiths of Renage
2.39 mi
+400 ft
-400 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Renage (Isère)
Whether from the village centre or from the hamlet of Criel, the ironworks workers used to walk along these paths to leave or return home, at the end of their shift, to the banks of the Fure. You can see the historic buildings that bear witness to the different eras of artisanal and then industrial activity along the banks of the Fure.
Small bee and large bee at Renage
4.79 mi
+702 ft
-715 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Renage (Isère)
To the Trees, Citizens! A lovely walk through the woodland, heading towards the Criel plateau. Along the route, you’ll find all the common tree species and the Criel walnut groves. From the ridges, there’s a panoramic view of the peaks of the Vercors and the Chartreuse.On the way back, a permanent exhibition of photographs in the woodland 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.
The little bee around Renage
2.80 mi
+564 ft
-564 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Renage (Isère)
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.
Circular route around Le Pin and its surroundings via Chubins and Charpenne
8.03 mi
+548 ft
-548 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Le Pin (Isère) (Isère)
A countryside walk starting from Le Pin, a village within the “Villages de Lac de Paladru” municipality. Passing through Les Marais, Chubins and Charpenne. A easy route along wide farm tracks and a few small tarmac roads.
Circular walk through the woods around the Sylve Bénite at Le Pin
6.53 mi
+883 ft
-879 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Pin (Isère) (Isère)
A circular route mainly through woods and undergrowth, passing a number of historic and religious buildings: Sylve Bénite (a Carthusian monk), the Croix de Moine Mort and the Croix d’Homnézy. Views of Lake Paladru and Mont Blanc (on a clear day).
Around Haut Biol
4.79 mi
+545 ft
-545 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Biol (Isère)
This is a short walk, best enjoyed on a clear day.
It offers exceptional panoramic views stretching from the Monts de l'Ain to the peaks of the eastern Vercors, via the Dent du Chat, Mont Blanc, the Chartreuse, the Belledonne peaks, Taillefer and Dévoluy.
There are no particular difficulties along the route.
Paladru Lake Villages Circular Tour
5.83 mi
+810 ft
-807 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Pin (Isère) (Isère)
A walk starting from the village of Le Pin, now part of the commune of Villages du Lac de Paladru, passing through the hamlets of La Montagne and Brézin. Country lanes, forest tracks, woods and undergrowth. Views of the Chartreuse and the Vercors in the distance.
The Via Gebennensis and Lake Paladru
7.23 mi
+656 ft
-650 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Pin (Isère) (Isère)
A magnificent circular route that follows theGR®65, better known as the Way of St James, on the way there and the paths above Lake Paladru on the way back.
The Grange Dimière loop
6.03 mi
+413 ft
-387 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Le Pin (Isère) (Isère)
An easy walk around Lake Paladru, allowing you to discover some fascinating Carthusian buildings. The Grange Dimière is a listed building and, higher up, the former Carthusian monastery, which is now privately owned and not open to visitors.
La Combe Reboud from Criel
3.37 mi
+151 ft
-164 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Renage (Isère)
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
1.70 mi
+276 ft
-276 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Renage (Isère)
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
3.03 mi
+125 ft
-138 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Renage (Isère)
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
2.49 mi
+236 ft
-230 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Renage (Isère)
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
2.80 mi
+105 ft
-118 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Renage (Isère)
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
3.25 mi
+154 ft
-171 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Renage (Isère)
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...
Tour of the two castles in Virieu
7.76 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,099 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Virieu (Isère)
This walk allows you to discover the castles of Pupetière and Virieu. You first walk along the Bourbre valley on the hillside, then through the forest, passing the Croix du Moine Mort, and finally return to the hill towards Virieu.
From Bressieux to Le Billoux via Les Fouillouses
8.71 mi
+1,348 ft
-1,352 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bressieux (Isère)
A varied walk, located on the northern foothills of the Chambarans. You walk along a small stream before climbing the hills to enjoy some interesting views. You finish the walk at the imposing medieval castle of Bressieux.
There are no difficulties to worry about, except for the distance and two slightly steep hills.
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