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Circular route around the lakes of the Matheysin plateau and Pierre Percée
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9.03 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,273 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Théoffrey (Isère)
A fairly easy hike to discover three of the four lakes on the Matheysin plateau and one of the wonders of the Dauphiné, the Pierre Percée.
The route is well signposted and marked, partly in the shade and offering beautiful views of the Matheysin and the surrounding mountain ranges (Obiou, Vercors).
Around Lake Pétichet via Le Crey
5.56 mi
+840 ft
-823 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Théoffrey (Isère)
This short hike allows you to explore part of the Matheysin Plateau, including one of its four lakes, Lake Pétichet. With no particular difficulty, this route is suitable for families and can be enjoyed in any season as it is well shaded. You’ll discover some lovely views of the lakes and the Grand Serre massif, the Thabor and the Piquet de Nantes.
Circular at Bois des Rochassières
3.33 mi
+289 ft
-289 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Laffrey (Isère)
A lovely walk starting from the Prairie de la Rencontre, near Lac Mort and Lac de Laffrey, perfect for families as it’s very peaceful and offers a real treat for the eyes.
Tour of the great lake of Laffrey
7.32 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,024 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Laffrey (Isère)
This is a beautiful, easy hike with relatively little elevation gain, which will allow you to discover the lakes of Matheysine and the surrounding mountains.
Les Creys: glacial moraine of the Matheysine lakes
4.05 mi
+417 ft
-400 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Villard-Saint-Christophe (Isère)
Don't worry, we are not in the high mountains and the glacier disappeared 15,000 years ago. The route is easy and short enough to be done with children. It is enjoyable and educational, with two panels explaining the geological evolution of the region and the formation of the Matheysine lakes.
The Croix de Côte Rotte
6.51 mi
+2,940 ft
-2,940 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Villard-Saint-Christophe (Isère)
The Croix de Côte Rotte, visible on the flank of the Grand Serre from the village of Villard-Saint-Christophe, offers a superb view of the lakes of Matheysine and the Vercors. We invite you to discover it on this route through the forest and the mountain pastures.
Moderator’s warning dated 24/08/2020: Warning! Issue regarding private property between (6) and (7). Try to bypass the private property.
The Gouret Cross
4.01 mi
+1,827 ft
-1,827 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Villard-Saint-Christophe (Isère)
From Villard-Saint-Christophe, there are many hikes possible in the Tabor massif, but the Croix de Gouret is the most accessible and offers beautiful views of the Matheysine, Vercors and Dévoluy lakes.
The route suggested here is the shortest and offers interesting views, but other routes starting from the village are also possible.
Beauregard from Le Villaret and return via Les Arnauds
7.21 mi
+2,057 ft
-2,060 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Vaulx (Isère)
This hike is a real treat for the eyes, with the summit of Beauregard in the Connex offering a sweeping panorama of southern Isère and all the surrounding mountain ranges, particularly the Laffrey Lakes. This circular route also allows you to discover the small, typical hamlets of the Matheysine region.
Le Grand Serre via La Grande Cuche
7.66 mi
+3,730 ft
-3,737 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Barthélemy-de-Séchilienne (Isère)
A climb to the Grand Serre from the village of Le Sapey, following the ridge of the Grande Cuche.Steep sections and several unmarked stretches.
La Pierre Percée from Notre-Dame-de-Vaulx
6.58 mi
+1,243 ft
-1,266 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Vaulx (Isère)
This is an additional and original way to access the Pierre Percée, a marvel of the Dauphiné region. The site overlooks the entire Matheysine area and offers magnificent views of all the surrounding mountains.
After climbing through the forest, the route opens out onto meadows, and the descent to the Motte d'Aveillans is clear.
Circular route around the three peaks of Conest
10.90 mi
+2,953 ft
-2,979 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Vaulx (Isère)
This lovely circular route takes you to the Conest (or Conex or Connex) summit plateau, which is a vast area of pasture.Although the climb may seem a little long, it is very pleasant and a magnificent reward awaits the hiker once at the top: a 360° panorama offering views of the Belledonne, Taillefer, Grandes-Rousses, Dévoluy and Vercors mountain ranges.The ‘Difficult’ rating is due to the combination of distance and elevation gain, both of which are significant.
Piquet de Nantes and Tabor circuit
7.82 mi
+3,012 ft
-2,999 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Honoré (Isère)
The Piquet de Nantes (2,215 m) and the Tabor (2,389 m) near La Mure in Isère are the two highest peaks in the Tabor massif and can be reached separately, but the route proposed here connects the two peaks via a trail that gives an almost high-mountain feel while being easy and very pleasant. It takes only an hour and offers a circuit with beautiful views of the Matheysine lakes and the surrounding mountains.
Le Pérollier via the Sentier du Diable
4.86 mi
+2,379 ft
-2,372 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Honoré (Isère)
Seen from Lake Charlet and the climb to Tabor, the Sentier du Diable, which winds its way up the south-western face of Pérollier, is impressive, and its name deters many hikers from taking it. However, it is a pleasant trail with a fairly steady climb and is not particularly dangerous. We take it here to climb Pérollier (2,183 m), the third highest peak in the Tabor massif, and make a loop via Lake Charlet for the return journey.
Le Grand Serre from Saint Honoré
8.16 mi
+2,365 ft
-2,365 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Honoré (Isère)
I recommend a beautiful, easy hike – the only challenge being the elevation gain – to one of the finest panoramic views in the Matheysine region. Indeed, the summit offers a 360° view of all the mountain ranges of southern Isère as well as the Grenoble region.
The Tour du Pérollier
6.56 mi
+2,067 ft
-2,093 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Honoré (Isère)
Le Pérollier is a small peak on the ridge separating the Lacs de Laffrey and the Alpe du Grand Serre resort. This circuit offers unobstructed views of the lakes and the Taillefer, Grand Armet and Belledonne mountain ranges. Note that in June, the meadows are particularly flowery (blue gentians and anemones, among others).
Beauregard viewpoint in the Conest mountain
5.52 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,444 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Vaulx (Isère)
One of the most beautiful mountain pastures in the region: the Conest mountain, whose Beauregard viewpoint offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Grenoble mountain triptych: Vercors, Chartreuse and Belledonne to the north, and the Jonche valley and its lakes, as well as the Grande Tête de l'Obiou to the south.
Circular around the hamlet of Les Arnauds, returning via the hamlet's combe trail.
The three Matheysins Lakes
7.44 mi
+745 ft
-728 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Pierre-Châtel (Isère)
A beautiful hike where, on the way there, you will walk along the shores of the Pierre-Châtel and Pétichet lakes with a short detour to see Lake Laffrey, and return via the Cholonge ridges at the foot of the Grand Serre.
Peaks of Beauregard and La Peyrouse
4.49 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,129 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Vaulx (Isère)
This relatively short and easy hike takes you to two modest peaks offering magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. It also takes you to one of the largest mountain pastures in the department.
Lac Prévourey and Lac Claret
6.29 mi
+1,608 ft
-1,598 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Morte (Isère)
Overlooking Séchilienne and the Romanche Valley, this small family-friendly resort offers a good selection of hikes in lush green surroundings during the summer. It is the Alpe du Grand Serre, in the commune of La Morte. This walk takes us to Lac du Prévourey and then on to Lac Claret, through an environment almost entirely covered in forest.
La Pierre Percée from Pierre-Châtel
3.45 mi
+935 ft
-938 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Pierre-Châtel (Isère)
Follow the legend of the Pierre Percée (Pierced Rock) on this short circuit that will take you to one of the seven wonders of the Dauphiné.
Circuit from Pierre Percée to Lac de Pierre-Châtel
9.15 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,857 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pierre-Châtel (Isère)
This circuit, which takes you twice through Pierre Percée, one of the seven wonders of the Dauphiné, allows you to enjoy the view of the mountains bordering the Matheysin plateau and takes you around Lake Pierre Chatel.
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