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Biol walks
Path of the water bodies between the marshes and the hills of Biol
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
The magical forest of Vallin
2.31 mi
+217 ft
-217 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Torchefelon (Isère)
A forest where you feel at peace.
According to legend, the Vallin forest in the commune of Saint-Victor-de-Cessieu was frequented by druids and Templars who came to enjoy its healing properties. Several places in the forest are said to be full of energy, and there is a special energy in this place that confuses compasses.
It is a pretty forest of beech, oak and hazel trees. Part of the forest has been replanted with Douglas firs, cherry trees and red oaks.
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).
Circular route between Montagnieu and Eynoud
5.40 mi
+597 ft
-604 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Montagnieu (Isère) (Isère)
Walk along small roads and paths with beautiful views of the Chartreuse and Mont Blanc.
Haut-Biol from Châteauvilain
6.00 mi
+554 ft
-548 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Châteauvilain (Isère)
A short, easy walk in the countryside, offering beautiful views of the Massif de l’Épine and Mont Blanc on a clear day. Best undertaken in spring as the route involves a lot of open countryside and some woodland.
The Étang des Planchettes in Montagnieu
3.14 mi
+230 ft
-207 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Montagnieu (Isère) (Isère)
A short walk alternating between good paths and small roads, except for 300 m on a departmental road. In fine weather, there are stunning views of the Jura, the Chartreuse, Belledonne... and even Mont Blanc.
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...).
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.
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.
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.
The bocage of Éclose and the Forêt du Roi
7.43 mi
+522 ft
-509 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Eclose (Isère)
An unpretentious walk through the Éclose bocage and the Forêt du Roi.
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.
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.
Route of the two castles in Sérézin-de-la-Tour
5.67 mi
+489 ft
-486 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Sérézin-de-la-Tour (Isère)
A lovely walk in the heart of northern Isère. It offers numerous panoramic views, from the summit of Mont Blanc to the Chartreuse Mountains.
In the valleys and on the plateau around Les Éparres
8.50 mi
+1,060 ft
-1,063 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Les Éparres (Isère)
A beautiful hike offering stunning views of the Bugey Mountains, the Épine Massif and the Chartreuse, with the Alps in the background.
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.
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.
Cessieu-Gillonay
17.93 mi
+1,424 ft
-1,463 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Cessieu (Isère)
Seventh stage of the Way of St James. This stage is mainly in open country with little elevation gain. You 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.
Quinsonnas Castle and the Verneicu valley
6.01 mi
+564 ft
-571 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Nivolas-Vermelle (Isère)
A lovely, pleasant and varied walk. There are no difficulties to be feared, as the elevation gain is well distributed.
Towards Quinsonnas, you will have beautiful views of the mountains. You will pass three interesting buildings: the Château de Quinsonnas, the Demeure de Fichaillon and the Church of Vermelle. The icing on the cake is the descent into the charming valley of the Verneicu stream.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 Tire-Gerbe Forest, the Étang de Gole and Reculefort
7.68 mi
+525 ft
-515 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Rochetoirin (Isère)
This hike will first take you to the heights of the hamlet of Le Molard with beautiful views of the mountains and the surroundings of Rochetoirin. You will then walk through the Tire Gerbe forest before reaching the Étang de Gole lake near Montcarra. There is a picnic area where you can stop for lunch before climbing up the other side to discover Montcarrad and its castle. You will finish by passing near the Reculefort farm, where you can buy refreshments.
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 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 Chapel of Notre-Dame de la Salette and the Étang du Marais
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.
Chapels of Notre Dame de Bonne Conduite, Notre Dame de la Salette and Saint Joseph
6.32 mi
+1,165 ft
-1,155 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ruy (Isère)
A lovely, slightly challenging route through fields and woods, taking in three chapels.
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bonne Conduite in Montceau
1.89 mi
+157 ft
-184 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Ruy (Isère)
This short family walk offers beautiful panoramic views of the Aravis, Mont Blanc, the Dent du Chat, the Bauges, Belledonne, the Chartreuse and the Vercors.
The two chapels of Vermelle and Meyrié
5.93 mi
+666 ft
-653 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Meyrié (Isère)
A pleasant hike, mostly on paths and trails, with a good part in the woods.
The route is hilly and shaded, with a variety of points of interest: horses at the equestrian centre, the Gouille pond and hut, the Agny valley, the charming little 12th-century church of Vermelle and the Chapel of La Petite Salette in Meyrié.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Salérieu loop
4.49 mi
+167 ft
-194 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-de-la-Tour (Isère)
A lovely loop if you fancy an easy, not too long, shady walk, starting from the Chapelle-de-la-Tour car park, with no special equipment required. You could potentially spot ponies, horses, cattle, etc. We went in May, so we recommend going in the morning for the shade and milder temperatures in summer.
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.
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.
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.