Chantesse walks

A circuit between Chantesse and Notre Dame de l'Osier through the chestnut trees, allowing you to discover a very pleasant little chapel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A family walk surrounded by works of art. With the added bonus of a splendid view of the Vercors.

In the hills between the Chambaran forest and the Isère valley, discover beautiful nature and interesting heritage.

A long and beautiful cycle ride along the banks of the Isère on the Belle Via, on avery flat, well-shaded and car-free route. The route starts from the towpath, near the Saint-Gervais bridge, with the Vercors cliffs accompanying you all the way. The route follows the River Isère upstream to its confluence with the Drac, then crosses both rivers, with the Casque de Néron directly opposite and the snow-capped Pic de Belledonne to the right. The return journey follows the right bank of the Isère.

Please note: due to a major landslide, this hike is currently not possible. You start by walking along the Isère river through walnut trees. You then climb up the foothills of the Vercors, before returning via the Gaffe footbridge and the wild, steep-sided Gorgonnet gorges.

This hike will take you into the charming Gorges du Gorgonnet. It is a family-friendly route. However, caution is advised. Although the trail is wide and comfortable, there are no guardrails in some places, so keep an eye on children. At the end of the gorges, they can enjoy a natural swimming pool with particularly clear (and cold) water.

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.

A walk in the heart of the Chambarans. The coolness of the Châtain woods will be welcome on hot days.

A walk along the ridges of the Northern Vercors starting from Montaud, above Voreppe. Little immediate elevation gain but a bit more on the ridges. Unobstructed views all the way.

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.

A circular walk in a beautiful chestnut forest.

The first part of the walk is very shady. It alternates between passages through the undergrowth, walnut groves and countryside. You will pass by the pretty Château de Quincivet and enjoy some beautiful views of the Vercors, the Chartreuse and the Saint-Marcellin plain. There are no difficulties to be feared, except for the length and muddy conditions in rainy weather.

The route leading to the Bec de l’Orient via the Pas Brochier is relatively quiet, unlike the Pas de la Clé, which we will take on the return journey. Although this hike is at a moderate altitude, taking place deep in the forest on the northern slope of the Vercors mountain range, it remains pleasant even in the height of a heatwave. From the viewpoint at the Bec de l'Orient cross, try to make out the route through the woods and the climb to the Pas Brochier. This route includes exposed sections that may cause discomfort for those prone to vertigo; it must be avoided at all costs in wet weather due to the risk of slipping.

From the village of Montaud, and more precisely from the hamlet of Le Coing, there is an interesting loop via the Fessole farm followed by a path along the edge of the Vercors cliffs.

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.

This walk, in the Écouges, passes through two ‘pas’: the Montbrand and the Pierre Taillée. It is very well signposted. Pleasant during heatwaves as it is mostly in the woods. At the ‘pas’, magnificent views over the Isère plain.

A remarkable walk in the Écouges forest, classified as a protected sensitive area. This walk is very family-friendly and suitable for children in pushchairs. However,be careful at the viewpoint as the walk is high up.

A slightly long walk, but it starts with a "flat hill"... Alternating shaded forests and meadows. Beautiful views of the northern Vercors: the Isère valley, Chambarans and more... weather permitting.

This hike is not too difficult and takes you through a variety of landscapes. Discover a very old Carthusian church, sharp limestone pavement, magnificent ferns, vertiginous cliffs and unlikely mill ruins.

This trail is an invitation to walk through medieval, rural and geological history and enjoy the natural beauty of an Isère valley deeply rooted between the alluvial plain and the cliffs of the Vercors. A great getaway for the curious, families, hikers and heritage enthusiasts!

Pretty steep-sided gorge through which the Nan torrent flows. You can take a dip in the torrent in summer. A wooded trail that is lovely to stroll along. This hike can be split into two parts. In summer, only the gorges are interesting, as the Gerlette waterfall may be dry. Best done in spring when the waters are flowing freely.

A pleasant walk in magnificent surroundings along the Nan, returning through the Malême forest to where it all began, in the pretty little village of Cognin-les-Gorges. You can enjoy the coolness of the river in summer.

As its name suggests, this peak in the Vercors is the easternmost point of the massif. It overlooks the Grenoble valley to the right and the Noyers valley to the left.

A beautiful hike on the northern ridges of the Vercors with breathtaking views of the Isère valley.

A wild hike starting from the Gève plateau in the magnificent Vercors forest. The route along the northern ridge of the Vercors offers breathtaking views of the Isère valley, the Grenoble conurbation, the Voiron area and the Chartreuse mountains.

A fairly short and easy hike to see one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Vercors.This is a non-winter route! It follows the route of a number of cross-country ski trails, which are not accessible to hikers. In winter, please follow the snowshoe markings, which are different.

This walk offers a multitude of additional routes to vary according to your mood! This one is designed to satisfy the most curious: visit the Glacière, Pas de la Clé and Becs de l'Orient, with superb panoramic views over the entire Isère valley. A flower-filled, refreshing walk with panoramic views.

This very easy circular is suitable for everyone in the following two cases:- to whet your appetite in the morning,- to aid digestion in the afternoonthis pleasant route on the wide tracks of the plateau, in the middle of the woods, offers a most enjoyable walk in all seasons.

A nice circular walk from the parking place at the Geve Plateau. There is a diversion to La Glaciere, which is a cave system, and a shorter diversion to Cabane 44, which was used by the resistance during WWII. The views from the ridge are great.

A beautiful walk typical of northern Vercors, with a section along the ridge offering numerous views of the Isère plain from the edge of the impressive cliff. Beautiful passages through rugged karsts, beautiful mixed forests, with some fine specimens of trees. Two interesting sites commemorating the actions of the Vercors Maquis.

Starting from the Plateau de Gève, take a walk in memory of the British airmen who supplied the Maquis du Vercors resistance fighters.

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.

A short and easy route for a stroll around the Plan ponds.

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.

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.

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.

Visit a Lasallian site located on the hill of Parménie above Tullins, Renage and Beaucroissant.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Snowshoe hike on marked trails to Font Scellier and return via a trail in a beautiful valley. This little-used hike, alternating between shade and sunshine, offers superb views of Autrans.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An alternative to another hike, the Gerlette Waterfall and Col de Neurre, which follows the same route out but takes a different route back, minimising the amount of road walking.

Above Malleval-en-Vercors, hike through the woods for a glimpse of the Coulmes Forest and a pretty waterfall.

Stage2 of the Tour des Coulmes. This is the longest stage and the one with the steepest gradient. The final section takes place entirely through woodland.

A short hike in terms of distance, but challenging on the best part. The view is well worth the effort!

An invigorating and challenging hike that alternates between woodland and ridge trails with views of both sides of the mountain.

From Autrans to the Signal de Nave, with a snack at the Cabane de Nave.

This is an easy and well-known hike in Autrans. The advantage of this hike is that you can start in the middle, at point (5), and shorten it by about 1 km at point (9). It's perfect for those with shorter legs! You'll see Autrans from a different perspective than from the ridges. Please note that the waterfall has a very low flow in dry weather, or even no flow at all. However, the charm of this place, combined with the forest walk, will delight you. Hike suggested by the local tourist office.

Running at full speed, walking with your nose in the air, strolling happily with your children, cycling in complete safety, travelling with people with reduced mobility – everything is possible on the Via Vercors!

A nice walk which enjoys the shade of the trees for the uphill section. As described the Charande ridge is walked from North to South as this gives better views. The Refuge des Feneys makes for a nice place to stop. This walk descends from Pas de Bellecombe, but you could descend earlier if you wanted to; see notes.

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.

Explore the Saint-Pierre-de-Bressieux ridge with stunning views of the village and the plain. Paths winding through fields and woods.

A diverse hike: forests, ridges, vast panoramic views...

This hike offers numerous panoramic views of the Chartreuse, Belledonne and part of the Vercors, both along the ridge trail and the pleasant path that crosses the mountain pasture.

From the hamlet of Le Truc at the north-eastern entrance to the village of Autrans, you can access La Molière mountain and discover the Isère valley and the city of Grenoble through a gap in the mountain. Higher up, you will see all the mountains surrounding Grenoble and its region. Don't look for the "pas" (step) of the bear as a paw print because, here as is often the case in the mountains, "pas" is a diminutive of "passage" (passage).

A very easy route on the ridge separating the Autrans valley from that of Lans en Vercors.

This hike will take you on a journey. At the start, you will have to tackle the foothills of the Vercors, but once you reach Montchardon, you will have arrived in Tibet. It is best to do this hike on a Sunday so that you can visit the Tibetan Studies Centre.

A pleasant walk along the Ri d'Olon stream and then through walnut plantations. The first part of the route is through the woods and the second part is in the shade of walnut trees. This walk is suitable for young children and even pushchairs.

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.

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.

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 agricultural plains, walnut groves and unobstructed views of the Vercors, this accessible circuit takes you along quiet little roads, ideal for discovering the landscapes around Saint-Marcellin while enjoying a rich natural and cultural heritage.

A walk between the countryside and the town of Saint-Marcellin, which can be shortened or extended as desired. You will cross the Cumane, pass under the viaduct and visit the allotment gardens. On the ridges of Saint-Marcellin, you will be treated to a superb view.