Circular Brié in Vaulnaveys-le-Haut

This short hike (walk) is not far from the city but in the heart of the countryside, allowing you to discover a rural aspect of the Grenoble metropolitan area as well as some beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
This hike is accessible by public transport on line 65 of the TAG network. Get off at the "Brié église" stop.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.00 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 307 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 307 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 605 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 319 m

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Description of the walk

The hike starts from the small car park behind Brié church.

(S/E) Take the departmental road towards Vizille until you reach a path that descends to the left.

(1) Take the path that descends to the left and, at the bottom of the descent, join a road.

(2) Turn left. At the first bend, leave the road and continue straight ahead on a good path. Keep going in the same direction (north-east) until you reach an intersection with the Brié road, where there is an oratory.

(3) Turn left onto a small tarmac road that goes uphill.

(4) After climbing for a little over 600 metres, leave the road and take the path on the right. 100 metres further on, cross the departmental road (take care) and follow the path opposite, continuing to climb.

(5) When you reach this intersection, take the second path on the right, which continues to climb along the ridge. You will reach the highest point at a place called Le Laisan. Enjoy the view.

(6) Return to the previous crossroads.

(5) Turn right, after a short descent of about 50 metres, take the path on the left. This continues along the ridge of the Malbouchet Forest, then begins the descent towards the district road.

(7) Cross the departmental road (take care) and take the path opposite, which climbs slightly then descends towards the village. Return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 473 m - Parking behind the church.
  2. 1 : km 0.47 - alt. 470 m - Path on the left
  3. 2 : km 1.24 - alt. 319 m - Road, on the left
  4. 3 : km 2.97 - alt. 369 m - Oratory, road on the left
  5. 4 : km 3.63 - alt. 422 m - Fork in the road, path on the right
  6. 5 : km 4.63 - alt. 532 m - Take the second path on the right.
  7. 6 : km 5.68 - alt. 605 m - Panorama
  8. 7 : km 8.67 - alt. 488 m - Road, opposite
  9. S/E : km 9 - alt. 473 m - Parking behind the church.

Notes

This short hike takes place on good paths and small roads and does not require any special equipment, but it is always best to wear good footwear.

Worth a visit

(5) A landscape information table is located after the point.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
casillas
casillas

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A short, well-marked hike, apart from the steep and slippery descent at the start with lots of leaves. The rest was perfect, thanks to the trail marker.

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Gast38
Gast38

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy and enjoyable walk. The view is well worth it.

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mamicath
mamicath

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

One Saturday during the third lockdown, this route is less than 10 km from the Grenoble metropolitan area... As a result, there are quite a few people and lots of mountain bikes. The landscape is interesting to observe.

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REPELLIN PEILLON
REPELLIN PEILLON

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy and pleasant route.

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José Unal
José Unal

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

In Brié, a nice car park awaits us. The path down to Vaulnaveys-le-Haut was a little muddy after the previous day's rain, but there was a lovely view at the highest point of the route.
We had a wonderful hike.
Thank you to the hiker who shared this route.

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Emesse
Emesse

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk today, with no difficulties whatsoever. Beautiful views of the snow-covered Vercors (Rocher des Deux Sœurs, Pic St Michel, etc.) and Belledonne (Grand Colon, Croix de Chamrousse) mountains and a magnificent blue sky.
The return journey between points 5 and 7 was very busy, including families with young children.
We had a lovely day.
Thank you for this route.

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PATRICK.S
PATRICK.S

Hello,
These are really just minor details. It's still very easy to find your way around.
Kind regards
Pat

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Alslor
Alslor

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very well organised route. The first part is of moderate interest but necessary to finish on a route with superb panoramic views.
Very good work.
Parking is very conveniently located.
With my thanks
Best regards,
Dominique and Guy

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polo381
polo381

Thank you for the micro observations. I will correct the description as soon as possible.

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PATRICK.S
PATRICK.S

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello,
Two minor comments:

  • In point (2) of the description, it might be useful to specify that the "right path" leading to the oratory is paved.
  • In point (4), the wording "leave the road and take the path on the right" is not very clear. It would be good to specify the distance between the oratory and this path on the right. The only path (which we did not take) on the right was about 100 metres away but was marked with a yellow cross indicating that we were leaving the route. We continued along the small road and further on we crossed "the path opposite" to "continue the ascent."

Kind regards
Patrick and Sylvie

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