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Brion (Isère) walks
In Mandrin country
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7.87 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,325 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Brion (Isère) (Isère)
Wind through the valleys between Brion and Saint-Michel-de-Saint-Geoirs, then climb up to the ridge where you will have 360° views of Mezenc, Pilat, the Plaine de la Bièvre, the Chartreuse, Belledone, and the Vercors.
End by walking through Mouillasson forest to get back to your vehicle.
Route around Brion
4.22 mi
+538 ft
-531 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Brion (Isère) (Isère)
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 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.
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.
From La Forteresse to the Col de Châtain
5.75 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,014 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Forteresse (Isère)
A walk in the heart of the Chambarans. The coolness of the Châtain woods will be welcome on hot days.
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.
Étang des Essarts via the Tourbière des Planchettes
3.07 mi
+128 ft
-131 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Bressieux (Isère)
Walk in the Chambaran forest. Discover ponds and wetlands. Discover rare plants and a species of dragonfly called "Codulegastre annelé" at the Tourbière des Planchettes.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Chambaran - From Etang Fouaty to Chapelle Saint-Alban
10.49 mi
+833 ft
-833 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Roybon (Isère)
The first part of the walk takes place in the coolness of the Chambaran forest. Then you walk along the ridge and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
La Vernerette Circular
7.26 mi
+486 ft
-505 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Roybon (Isère)
A bucolic hike in the Chambaran with superb views of the Vercors and, in particular, the Grand Veymont.
Vatilieu and Art in the Wind
2.78 mi
+410 ft
-407 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Vatilieu (Isère)
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
6.78 mi
+1,404 ft
-1,385 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vatilieu (Isère)
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.
The tour from Charpennes to Saint-Siméon-de-Bressieux
5.15 mi
+758 ft
-748 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Siméon-de-Bressieux (Isère)
This short walk takes you up the Charpennes hill, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of:
- from the north-east to the south: the Bièvre glacial plain, Mont du Chat, Chartreuse, and a few peaks of Vercors,
- and due west, Pilat and the Monts du Lyonnais.
In very good weather, between Mont du Chat and Chartreuse, you may be able to see the summit of Mont Blanc.
Otherwise, you can wander between hedgerows and forests along the Chambarans moraine.
In the footsteps of the lords of Bressieux
12.73 mi
+1,342 ft
-1,335 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Siméon-de-Bressieux (Isère)
A hike steeped in history through a landscape of forests and ponds.
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.
The Bonnettes Farm in Marnans
4.54 mi
+892 ft
-873 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Marnans (Isère)
Discover the small-scale architectural heritage of the Chambaran region.
La Combe des Mermes
4.50 mi
+571 ft
-568 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Marnans (Isère)
Starting from the Priory of Marnans (12th century), discover the Forest of Chambaran, its ponds and its wildlife. In September, at night, hear the bellowing of the stags.
From Marnans to the Étang des Mermes
4.87 mi
+620 ft
-594 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Marnans (Isère)
You will walk through beautiful woodland, with a few quick views of the Pilat, Lyonnais and Vercors mountains
It's a fairly short walk, but at times it goes up and down, so it's quite demanding on the legs.
The Isère countryside around Notre-Dame-de-l'Osier
10.38 mi
+1,430 ft
-1,434 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-l'Osier (Isère)
In the hills between the Chambaran forest and the Isère valley, discover beautiful nature and interesting heritage.
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.
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.
Discover the Roybon plateau
6.16 mi
+371 ft
-374 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Roybon (Isère)
A nice little walk that allows you to get some fresh air without getting your shoes muddy when the paths are very muddy, as it takes place almost exclusively on small asphalt roads. No difficulty, the elevation gain is very gentle and gradual.
Around Sonut
5.01 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,053 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Morette (Isère)
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.
Murinais, Chambaran, Le Gollard circular loop
9.61 mi
+1,473 ft
-1,473 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Murinais (Isère)
This hike is a little long, but it offers beautiful views of the Chartreuse, the Vercors and the countryside of the Chambarans foothills.
For those who dislike tarmac, a quarter of the route is on country roads, which are paved but have very little traffic!
Circular route via Chantesse and Poliénas starting from Cras
9.69 mi
+1,191 ft
-1,191 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cras (Isère)
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.
The Chapel of Epinouze
6.14 mi
+886 ft
-863 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chantesse (Isère)
A circuit between Chantesse and Notre Dame de l'Osier through the chestnut trees, allowing you to discover a very pleasant little chapel.
The Secret Wood of Gargamelle
4.37 mi
+220 ft
-223 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Roybon (Isère)
Immerse yourself in the Chambaran Forest from the Trappe.
Head to Gargamelle, a ruin in a clearing, to see the Smurfs or, if not, deer or roe deer.
Walk part of the Way of St James in Chambaran.
Please note: this is an old, manual GPS track, see reviews
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.
Épinouse route
7.00 mi
+965 ft
-942 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from L'Albenc (Isère)
This is a lovely route offering numerous panoramic views of the northern slopes of the Vercors. Halfway along the route, you will pass a very pretty chapel worthy of the Smurf village.
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.
Épinouse Chapel and Madone Viewpoint
5.94 mi
+961 ft
-958 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from L'Albenc (Isère)
A lovely circular route around the hills above the village of L'Albenc, taking you through the landscapes of the Chambarans plateau, past the little Chapel of Épinouse and to the stunning viewpoint at the Belvédère de la Madone.
The tramway and Dionay pond
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.65 mi
+705 ft
-712 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Dionay (Isère)
Walk starting from Dionay Town Hall.
Set off to explore the tramway and the Chambarans National Forest.
The end of the route offers unobstructed views of the Vercors and Chartreuse mountains.
From Dionay to Saint-Antoine l'Abbaye
12.64 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,686 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Dionay (Isère)
You walk along the foothills of the Chambarans until you reach the unmissable medieval village of Saint-Antoine l'Abbaye with its famous abbey. You have constant beautiful views of the northern barrier of the Vercors.
The only difficulty is the high mileage.
