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Montagne summer hut in Chantelouve
Visorando Member
5.67 mi
+2,441 ft
-2,461 ft
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Chantelouve (Isère)
Starting from the car park at the church in the hamlet of Chantelouve, this circular route, mainly through forest, offers numerous views of the village hamlets. The aim is to reach the shepherd's summer chalet and the pastures where the local sheep graze.
The ridges of Lac du Vallon
10.87 mi
+5,955 ft
-5,955 ft
10h 10
Difficult
Departure from Chantelouve (Isère)
A technicolour skyline route…
After a gruelling 500m climb on a more or less pleasant track, the forest finally opens out. At around 2,100m, the adventure begins. You need to make your way to the summit of Les Clottoux as best you can.
From up there, the rest of the route is clear. A ridge walk to Le Neyrard, then above Lac du Vallon to La Berche Noire.
The eastern balconies of Chantelouve
4.62 mi
+1,693 ft
-1,703 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chantelouve (Isère)
Breathtaking views of the village of Chantelouve and the Col d’Ornon valley as you pass by the Cabane des Charmettes.
A path appears to have disappeared at ::5:; see reviews
Le Rochail
7.81 mi
+5,404 ft
-5,404 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Chantelouve (Isère)
Ascent to Le Rochail from the hamlet of Les Bosses via Lac du Vallon.
A very interesting route, both visually and technically.
Be careful, however, as the slopes are steep and the ridge walk between the Col du Rochail and the summit can be dizzying.
Pointe de Malhaubert and Neyrard
9.41 mi
+5,774 ft
-5,778 ft
10 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Chantelouve (Isère)
At 3,049m, Pointe de Malhaubert is the highest of the peaks surrounding Lac du Vallon above Chantelouve, offering a unique, unobstructed 360° panorama of all the Alpine massifs.Ibex, chamois and griffon vultures frequent the nearby peaks and slopes.
Warning:Reaching the summit requires proficiency in ridge walking (grade 3 climbing, with constant exposure) both on the ascent and descent. The snowfields require crampons and an ice axe, as well as an early start.
Le Touret
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.04 mi
+2,333 ft
-2,336 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Périer (Isère)
Magnificent viewpoint overlooking Le Périer and the Malsanne valley.
No signposting on the walk.
Lac du Vallon - Le Bourg-d'Oisans
8.76 mi
+1,070 ft
-6,886 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Chantelouve (Isère)
The last stage begins at the large Vallon Lake. You will then cross the Col du Rochail, which rises to an altitude of 2,756 metres. After this climb, your path will take you to the Refuge des Sources, then to Villard-Notre-Dame, a village offering a superb view of Bourg-d'Oisans, your final destination.
Les Mayes
6.22 mi
+4,629 ft
-4,603 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Ornon (Isère)
A very little-used, off-the-beaten-track hike.
Moderator’s note regarding the route: This route apparently follows an off-trail path; our author, starting from Combe Jargeatte, has only mentioned straight lines. It is quite clear that following these lines will not be possible, so please bear this in mind during your outing.
Le Grand Armet
8.86 mi
+5,230 ft
-5,210 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Lavaldens (Isère)
A wild hike around the Vaunoire waterfalls and along the exposed ridge leading to the Grand Armet (2,792m), a viewpoint offering a unique panorama of the Dévoluy, the entire eastern barrier of the Vercors, the Taillefer, Belledonne, Mont Blanc, the Grandes Rousses, and the whole of the Oisans.
Much of the route is off-trail and requires a (very) good sense of direction or the use of a GPS. The ridge, almost 2 km long, presents no technical difficulty but is exposed.
Vaunoire – Combe Oursière Circular Loop
5.78 mi
+4,242 ft
-4,249 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Lavaldens (Isère)
A superb circular walk in a corner of the countryside that’s still unspoilt. It allows you to admire the nearby Taillefer massif ‘from the bottom up’ and to enjoy the magnificent Vallon de Vaunoire, whilst avoiding the classic return route from Moulin Vieux.A few tricky sections add an extra bit of excitement to the route.The GPX track is essential for tackling this circular route.There is no path between the waypoints (2) and (6).
Plancol via the Vaunoire torrent valley
5.59 mi
+2,142 ft
-2,142 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lavaldens (Isère)
A hike that begins in the atmosphere of the undergrowth and ends in a high mountain setting.
From the Col d’Ornon to Villard-Reymond
9.01 mi
+3,012 ft
-2,999 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Ornon (Isère)
A lovely walk linking the family-friendly resort of Col d’Ornon to Villard-Reymond via the Col de Corbière and the Tête de Louis XVI. Return via the same route.
Crossing the Tête des Chétives
10.19 mi
+5,315 ft
-5,348 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Le Périer (Isère)
A circular route along the edge of the Écrins National Park, featuring a lovely ridge walk that is far more impressive than it is difficult.
A long route with a significant elevation gain, but no technical difficulty. All this for an exceptional panorama of the Vercors, the Dévoluy and the surrounding mountains with their striking colours.
The Confolens Waterfall from Le Périer
4.17 mi
+2,175 ft
-2,175 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Périer (Isère)
A lovely, cool walk to a remarkable waterfall. On the way back, don't miss the viewpoint over the valley with the ruins of the Château du Serre de la Casse. There are still a few houses in Confolens. You can go further than the waterfall and reach (after a few hours!) the GR®54B ridge walk overlooking the Lauvitel.
Prégentil from Villard-Reymond
3.42 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,060 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Villard-Reymond (Isère)
In an hour, you can reach a 360-degree viewpoint offering views of four Alpine massifs: Taillefer, Belledonne, Grandes Rousses and Écrins. The hike starts in the picturesque village of Villard-Reymond, which can be reached via a narrow road (with around 20 hairpin bends) from the Col d'Ornon. It begins in the shade of the undergrowth before reaching a ridge and then the Col de Saint-Jean. A steep climb, but under pine trees, takes you to the summit of Prégentil, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of peaks reaching 3,000-4,000 metres.
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