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Charantonnay walks
Circular north of Charantonnay
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5.78 mi
+358 ft
-344 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Charantonnay (Isère)
This is a short, unpretentious walk, offering nothing more than the chance to get some fresh air and stretch your legs.
La Croix de Bénédict from Charantonnay
7.73 mi
+459 ft
-440 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Charantonnay (Isère)
A short walk on quiet tarmac roads and dry paths but with no shade (so best avoided in summer). Near the Croix de Bénédict, there are two orientation tables with views of the Monts du Lyonnais and the Bugey mountains, as well as the Alps, the Chartreuse and the Vercors.
Circuit starting from Saint-Georges d'Espéranche
5.60 mi
+387 ft
-387 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-d'Espéranche (Isère)
In autumn, the Fromentaux woods are full of chestnuts. In good weather, you can see Mont Blanc and the Alps from the heights. The route also takes us to the small spring at Maison Badin, passes through La Beaume and Les Combes, crosses the small stream of La Vesonne and returns via the peaceful By pond.
We also walk alongside numerous meadows where horses graze.
The Bois des Crottes route
6.55 mi
+843 ft
-843 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Beauvoir-de-Marc (Isère)
A varied walk that alternates between forest and farmland landscapes. It does not present any major difficulties.
Combes à Royas route
4.57 mi
+640 ft
-620 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Royas (Isère)
This is a short walk with no great difficulty, except for a steep hill at the start.
The Devil's Stone route in Artas
8.63 mi
+778 ft
-764 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Artas (Isère)
This is a walk with little elevation gain and no difficulty, except for the distance. You will stroll through the rolling countryside of northern Isère. As a bonus, you can walk around the Pierre du Diable (Devil's Rock) and maybe even climb it!
Circular starting from Saint-Jean-de-Bournay
7.64 mi
+577 ft
-561 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Bournay (Isère)
A very pleasant walk in the heart of the valleys of northern Isère. Apart from the distance, there are no difficulties to be feared. The elevation changes are well distributed. The walk takes place in a triangle between Saint-Jean-de-Bournay, Artas and Charantonnay.
On the heights of Savas
5.66 mi
+886 ft
-879 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Savas-Mépin (Isère)
A short walk to stretch your legs. A slight climb to start with, many paths with little shade (ideal for spring or autumn) and often on small tarmac paths.
Montjoux Pond
5.27 mi
+344 ft
-341 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Bournay (Isère)
A short walk that will take you to the Étang de Monjoux and its educational trail. On the way back, you will pass in front of the Saint-Pierre Chapel in Bournay.
The Vernéa valley starting from Savas
6.21 mi
+787 ft
-787 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Savas-Mépin (Isère)
A short walk that alternates between open sections and woodland. No particular difficulty apart from a descent on clay which can be slippery, or even very slippery.
On the heights of Mépin
3.67 mi
+495 ft
-499 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Savas-Mépin (Isère)
A short, easy walk in the hills and woods of Mépin.
Roche and Bonnefamille loop between woods and panoramic views
7.75 mi
+699 ft
-712 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Isère
In good weather, you will have magnificent views of the Alps and the Lyon metropolitan area.
Around Roche
7.58 mi
+640 ft
-640 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bonnefamille (Isère)
An invigorating walk, with little tarmac, on pretty paths in the woods around Bonnefamille and Roche. You will pass the monument at the Châtain cross and, after crossing Roche, you will wind your way through the woods, where you can discover the cup-marked stones of Roche.
Circular walk starting from Bonnefamille
5.62 mi
+427 ft
-423 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Bonnefamille (Isère)
An easy walk, mainly on wide paths.
Saint-Jean route starting from Villeneuve-de-Marc
7.31 mi
+879 ft
-889 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Villeneuve-de-Marc (Isère)
A short route through the countryside and valleys of northern Isère. On days with good visibility, you can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding peaks.
The old paths of Moidieu
7.23 mi
+636 ft
-663 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Moidieu-Détourbe (Isère)
A rural walk through the Vernéa valley and woods. In the second part, you will walk along the crest of the hill and enjoy beautiful views of the Pilat mountains.
Between Gère and Auron
6.63 mi
+784 ft
-774 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Villeneuve-de-Marc (Isère)
A charming walk that alternates between forest and countryside. It takes place alternately on dirt tracks and small asphalt roads. The elevation gain is divided into three distinct phases and is therefore not too arduous.
From the Chapulay woods to Septème Castle
6.65 mi
+486 ft
-492 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Septème (Isère)
A fairly easy hike alternating between forest trails and wide open views. Best done in dry weather with clear skies to make the most of the views of the Alps and the beautiful hills and valleys at the start of the route.
This is an opportunity to discover the Château de Septème.
Fouroise walk
5.54 mi
+404 ft
-397 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Four (Isère)
Shadow and light for this "four seasons" hike.
Villefontaine, a town in the countryside
9.67 mi
+535 ft
-535 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Villefontaine (Isère)
Villefontaine suffers from a reputation and image as a suburban town. And yet, as a new town built from the late 1970s onwards, it really is – to borrow Alphonse Allais’s phrase – a town in the countryside! With its ponds, woods, footpaths, copses and greenways, come and discover how urban development has taken place in harmony with nature.
The three valleys: Valaise, Gère and Girand
9.61 mi
+1,237 ft
-1,211 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Meyssiès (Isère)
A hike with a relatively even elevation gain, which mainly takes place in the undergrowth and offers occasional views of the peaks.
Aillat, Grande Forêt from Chèzeneuve
6.83 mi
+568 ft
-545 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chèzeneuve (Isère)
This walk is taken from the "Du bois de la Vacheresse à celui du Revollet" hike by Jipedeu, of which it forms the western wing.
A pleasant alternation between woods, clearings and cultivated fields. Few roads and lots of clean, well-maintained paths, very pleasant in all seasons.
From the Vacheresse woods to the Revollet woods
10.75 mi
+846 ft
-823 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chèzeneuve (Isère)
A very beautiful day's walk on more than 90% paths and trails, in the undergrowth surrounded by nature where you can really breathe, not far from Bourgoin-Jallieu and Lyon.
Bonnevaux Abbey Route
4.88 mi
+390 ft
-371 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Villeneuve-de-Marc (Isère)
This route through the Bonnevaux Forest takes you past various sites once used by the monks of Bonnevaux Abbey, a Cistercian monastery that no longer exists. Special signposts, marked with numbers, refer to the sites described in a brochure.
The Trois Vallons Golf Course and the Bois de Montgeard
5.03 mi
+440 ft
-440 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vaulx-Milieu (Isère)
An idea for a walk to get some fresh air.
Route des Combes in Saint-Just
8.33 mi
+764 ft
-735 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Just-Chaleyssin (Isère)
A varied walk. First, you walk across the plain, along a stream on the edge of a poplar forest. Then you walk through the valleys, on the hillside with some views of the Pilat and Lyonnais mountains.
Wild nature between Saint-Alban and Four
9.08 mi
+837 ft
-843 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from L'Isle-d'Abeau (Isère)
You don't have to go to the ends of the earth to get away from it all. In the first part of this route, you will discover wild and little-used paths before a more sedate second part.
The castle and ponds of Saint-Quentin-Fallavier
5.35 mi
+430 ft
-433 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Quentin-Fallavier (Isère)
A beautiful, bucolic walk to explore the riches of the town of Saint-Quentin-Fallavier. I recommend following the route with the app so you don't miss any poorly marked trails.
The Monks' Path in Lieudieu
6.17 mi
+469 ft
-469 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lieudieu (Isère)
This walk is not difficult. It alternates between woodland and the Dauphiné bocage. It takes you past three beautiful residences: the fortified house of Cazeneuve, Bonnevaux Castle and Avril (or Arzay) Castle, as well as a few ponds.
The Clock Tower and Saint Hugon Chapel
8.80 mi
+971 ft
-965 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lieudieu (Isère)
This walk presents no major difficulties apart from the distance. The first part takes place mainly in the woods, the second in the Dauphiné bocage. It will take you past several ponds, up to the Clock Tower, and to the amazing Saint-Hugon Chapel.
Bonnevaux Forest from Saint-Christophe
5.21 mi
+302 ft
-325 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Châtonnay (Isère)
A pleasant, easy walk through the woods, ideal in hot weather. The route takes you past several ponds, most of which are accessible for viewing (or picnicking).
Some places of interest around Eyzin-Pinet route No. 1
4.18 mi
+240 ft
-210 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Eyzin-Pinet (Isère)
On this fairly flat loop, you follow a stream and then a river where brown trout breed. You will discover some beautiful restored houses and mills, a spring, a lake...
An easy, short and enjoyable hike, best done in good weather in summer when La Gère is low, due to the need to ford the river.
Variation of route No. 2 around Eyzin-Pinet
4.50 mi
+571 ft
-568 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Eyzin-Pinet (Isère)
When the weather is too wet, this variation allows you to avoid the muddy clay section between the hamlet of Le Salin and the village of Pinet. It also offers a view of part of Montfort Castle.
Some points of interest around Eyzin-Pinet route No. 2
4.59 mi
+551 ft
-551 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Eyzin-Pinet (Isère)
Explore the old village of Pinet and its castles, then the Pinet tower, before descending through the forest and meadows, enjoying unobstructed views of the Pilat massif, the Monts du Lyonnais and Mont Verdun in the Monts d'Or.
Blaches Forest, Combe de Vau and the old hamlet of Pinet
6.20 mi
+308 ft
-312 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Eyzin-Pinet (Isère)
This is a varied hike that crosses the Blaches Forest via a wide track before descending to the Combe de Vau nature reserve with its beautiful rolling hills.
The return journey takes you through the old hamlet of Pinet, where you can discover some historical curiosities.
This hike is also suitable for mountain bikes.
The Grand Baillis and the Blaches State Forest
8.02 mi
+814 ft
-823 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Cour-et-Buis (Isère)
You start by taking paths and small roads that wind through the peaceful Dauphiné countryside, then return through the beautiful Blaches Forest. There are no difficulties to report along this walk.
