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Col de la Valloire (2751m) walks
Puy Gris
Visorando Member
8.84 mi
+5,745 ft
-5,764 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from La Ferrière (Isère) (Isère)
The title of this hike should be “Bivouac at Puy Gris”, as this viewpoint offers a unique experience to anyone spending a night there under the stars: splendid sunsets and sunrises against a magnificent panorama, the finest in Belledonne. Magnificent lakes dot the route and alpine wildlife is a regular sight.
Any difficult hike requires preparation, and this very difficult hike demands careful planning beforehand.
Selle du Puy Gris via the Gleyzin and Grande Valloire valleys
11.37 mi
+6,972 ft
-6,955 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from La Ferrière (Isère) (Isère)
A circular walk through a rocky landscape shaped by glaciers and dotted with mirror-like lakes. After the peaceful mountain pastures of Lac Léat above the Haut Bréda valley and then the Combe Grasse, the walk takes you to the passes and peaks surrounding Puy Gris before descending towards the scenic setting formed by the lakes of Grande Valloire.
The hike can be done with an overnight stay in a mountain hut and can be combined with the easy ascent of Puy Gris: see the ‘During the hike’ section.
Walks near Col de la Valloire (2751m)
From the Oule refuge to the Chalet du Bout via the Col Morétan and the Aup Bernard
8.43 mi
+4,075 ft
-5,548 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Pinsot (Isère)
This long route will take you up and down two mountain passes (Morétan and Vay), through the Morétan Lakes valley, and across the wild, unmarked foothills leading to the Col du Vay. You’ll then begin a long, dizzying descent along a balcony path between the Chalet du Vay and l’Aup Bernard, finally arriving – after one last rather steep climb – at a very pretty spot in the middle of which stands the Chalet du Bout, the perfect place to spend the night.
Please note: this hike involves crossing two snowfields as well as a steep, exposed descent.
From the Lodge de la Martinette to the Refuge de l’Oule via Lac du Léat
8.13 mi
+4,619 ft
-2,129 ft
7h 45
Very difficult
Departure from La Ferrière (Isère) (Isère)
A very physically demanding day, with very steep slopes right from the start that give you almost no respite until you reach the refuge. But from the Refuge de la Grande Valloire onwards, the views are magnificent.
Refuge des Sept Laux – Rivier d’Allemond
5.19 mi
+407 ft
-3,248 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Ferrière (Isère) (Isère)
A classic, well-known hike in the area to explore the Lacs des 7 Laux. Here, only the descent is described and used to complete this traverse, as it is not possible to continue easily on to the Refuge de l’Oule.
Sept Laux J2
10.35 mi
+2,408 ft
-5,026 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from La Ferrière (Isère) (Isère)
The second stage of this circular route in the Belledonne Massif, sometimes along a balcony trail, sometimes through wild valleys, takes you around the Allevard Massif.
⚠️15/06/2026: a notice indicates a rockfall at Cul de la Vieille between 2 and 3, making it impossible to follow this route. You must take the GR®738 as a detour. Please let us know in the comments if you have any information regarding the lifting of this notice.
Lac de la Jasse and Col de Bédina
4.20 mi
+410 ft
-2,562 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Les Adrets (Isère)
A beautiful high-altitude lake accessible by chairlift from Prapoutel. Descent via the wilder side of the resort. Passes by Gros Caillou, a popular spot for climbers.
From Lac de la Jasse to Prapoutel via Gros Cailloux
3.08 mi
+2,241 ft
-2,684 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Les Adrets (Isère)
This is a magnificent, easy walk that takes you through many beautiful natural sites, with breathtaking views of the Grésivaudan valley and the Chartreuse mountains.
Sept Laux Day 1
7.18 mi
+4,232 ft
-1,614 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Laval (Isère)
A very beautiful stage in the Belledonne Massif, starting from the mountain pastures, which takes us through a mineral world to a setting of tranquillity on the edge of the Sept Laux (seven lakes).
Pont de la Betta - Lac Blanc
7.77 mi
+4,072 ft
-1,286 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Laval (Isère)
First stage of this lovely circular route in Belledonne, with the magnificent mountain lake, Lac Blanc, as the final backdrop.
Col de La Valette – Clavans via Lac des Quirlies
8.94 mi
+1,939 ft
-4,895 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Besse (Isère) (Isère)
Return to the Romanche by heading down the Ferrand valley.
A return trip – though optional – to the Quirlies glacial lake would be a shame to miss.
Montpascal – Valbuche
8.10 mi
+4,413 ft
-1,834 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Pontamafrey-Montpascal (Savoie)
First day of a two-day hike in the Maurienne with a bivouac.
Hike completed in 2016 with a break at the Col de la Baisse, another above the Chalet des Brunes and a final one at the Chalet du Tovet.
Note: The route shown is based on my GPS watch, which I never paused, which explains the circular patterns in certain places.