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Commelle walks
Commelle, the valley of the Ruisseau du Moulin
A short, easy, shaded walk, ideal for a summer morning.
From Semons to Étang Cadenas
This short walk takes place mainly in the heart of the Semons Forest. It is ideal in hot weather and takes you past several ponds.
From Ornacieux to Étang du Marais
This is an easy walk. You start from the village of Ornacieux-Balbins, on the side of the wooded moraine, and descend into the Liers plain. You will reach the Étang and the Marais de Faramans.
In good weather, you can enjoy interesting views of the surrounding mountains.
La Côte Saint-André through the ridges
This route, which passes by two viewpoint indicators, offers amazing views over plaine de la Bièvre and the Vercors and the Chartreuse mountain ranges.
The Étangs de Nantoin
An easy walk among the ponds in the heart of the Nantoin Forest. At the end of the walk, you will be rewarded with a splendid view of the Liers plain, the Chartreuse, the Alps and the Vercors.
The Coquet Pond in Arzay
This short, easy walk offers beautiful views of the surrounding peaks, winds through the forest and takes you past three pretty ponds.
From La Côte-Saint-André to Saint-Corps
This walk climbs the Côte-Saint-André moraine twice. It alternates between uphill sections and flat paths, forests and farmland.
From Allivet Castle to Pointières Castle
An easy walk, apart from the distance, taking you from Côte-Saint-André to the village of Gillonnay.
The outward journey takes place on flat ground across the Bièvre plain, with plenty of points of interest all around you: the glacial moraine at Côte-Saint-André, the Chartreuse, the Vercors, the Alps, the Pilat…
The return journey takes you along the hillside, meandering through the various valleys.
The hillside of La Côte Saint-André
You climb the hillside of La Côte Saint-André (ND de Sciez) from where you have a remarkable view: from the Monts du Pilat in the west to the Mont du Chat in the north-east, passing through the Vercors, Belledonne and Chartreuse.
From certain vantage points, on clear days you can even see the summit of Mont Blanc.
On the way back, you will pass by the village's main attractions.
Béatrix route
This route takes you to the heights of Balbins and Ornacieux. It offers beautiful views of the Bièvre and Liers plains as well as the Vercors and Chartreuse mountains.
From the Château Louis XI to Notre-Dame du Mont
A short walk on the La Côte-Saint-André moraine with beautiful panoramic views. You will pass by the Notre-Dame du Mont site in Gillonnay. There are no difficulties to be feared, except for a steep hill.
La Poulardière and Le Biel
A gentle, post-lunch stroll halfway up the Côte Saint-André. You’ll be treated to some lovely views over the Bièvre plain and a few of the Vercors peaks.
The Clock Tower and Saint Hugon Chapel
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.
The Monks' Path in Lieudieu
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 Parapluie route in Faramans
This walk has no significant elevation gain. The outward journey takes place in the western part of the Liers plain, on a small asphalt road and then on wide stone paths. The return journey follows the ridge of the wooded Faramans moraine.