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Col du Nizet (1091 m) walks
Tour of the great lake of Laffrey
Visorando Member
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.
Circular path in the Vallon de Vaulx
7.09 mi
+1,070 ft
-1,047 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Vaulx (Isère)
A walk along the ridge of the Creys hills, above the Laffrey Lakes, with lovely views of the Taillefer, the Écrins, the Bure plateau and Obiou. The return route passes through the villages and hamlets of the Vaulx valley, but with only 1 km of tarmac road in total, and no traffic.
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Walks near Col du Nizet (1091 m)
Soldanelle Mountain Hut – Les Clôts
10.07 mi
+3,061 ft
-3,865 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Château-Bernard (Isère)
This second day is full of contrasts, from the narrow paths of the eastern ridges to the wide slopes of the Corrençon Villard ski area.
Roybon Hut – La Peyrouse Hut
10.88 mi
+2,182 ft
-1,719 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
Day2 of a traverse of the Vercors via the balcony path.
Eybens - Vizille
9.63 mi
+1,381 ft
-1,266 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Eybens (Isère)
A special hike organised as part of both the Grenoble-Vizille half marathon and the hike itself.
Fauge Shelter - Jasse du Play Shelter
15.97 mi
+2,552 ft
-1,575 ft
9h 35
Difficult
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
This is the longest stage of this traverse, but also the one that marks the entrance to the high plateaus.
Lac de la Moucherolle
7.18 mi
+1,280 ft
-3,136 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
This walk leads to Lac de la Moucherolle and the Fauge valley.
This hike allows you to discover a multitude of landscapes ranging from a mineral world to pastures and forests with beautiful panoramic views of the entire northern Vercors.
The Pas de l'Oeille and its ibexes
5.89 mi
+1,056 ft
-2,900 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
A hike in the heart of the Vercors to discover ibex (numerous and not shy in these mountains). And as a bonus on arrival, beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Croix de Chamrousse - Refuge de la Pra
4.08 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,539 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chamrousse (Isère)
An easy hike to start your Belledone traverse gently. No fewer than four lakes dot the route, most of which are suitable for swimming and/or a nap. This description treats the hike as a one-way trip, but a day trip (there and back) is also possible.A more challenging alternative is available; see here
Les Clôts – Refuge de la Soldanelle
8.21 mi
+2,139 ft
-1,283 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
First stage of the hike. Set off from the Clôts car park towards the Refuge de la Soldanelle for an overnight stay.
La Botte
4.35 mi
+722 ft
-2,805 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chamrousse (Isère)
A unique hike off the beaten track, featuring an ascent of La Botte (2,248 m), a descent along undulating ridges to Lac de l’Infernet, and a circumnavigation of the pass of the same name across wide, sloping meadows. The route then joins the classic trail to Lac Achard. Stunning views throughout the hike. Please note: see the ‘Practical Information’ section.
Chamrousse - Refuge de la Pra
5.50 mi
+1,991 ft
-2,451 ft
4h 15
Difficult
Departure from Chamrousse (Isère)
Well known to Grenoble residents, this hike offers superb views of all the surrounding mountains, including Chartreuse, Vercors, Grandes Rousses, Taillefer and Belledonne. As soon as you arrive at the top of the cable car, your gaze is drawn to La Meije, which looks so close.⚠️ This hike can only be done on foot from 30 June to 1 October ⚠️