Corbel - Saint-Pierre

A circular route between two villages in Chartreuse.
This route's highest point is just over 1,000 metres, making it suitable for when temperatures have dropped.
At these altitudes, the hand of man is often present in the villages and hamlets. You will encounter old dwellings, fountains, bread ovens...
The route is well signposted.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.22 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 476 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 476 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,008 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 606 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the small village of Corbel, if possible just outside the village so as not to disturb the residents.

(S/E) At the village exit, head towards the Col de la Cluse.

(1) Immediately take the road on the right, which is theGR®9marked in red and white. At the first hairpin bend, leave the road and follow a path that soon crosses the Gringalet stream.
Then a stony path climbs up to the hamlet of Les Fiolins. When you reach the road, turn left for 50 metres and look for the Fontaine de Caroline fountain.

(2) Leave theGR® here and descend the track on the right (yellow markings).
Cross the stream and begin the climb through the forest towards the Pas de la Coche, staying on the path, then the marked trail (there are various paths on either side, none of which are marked on the map).

(3) From Pas de la Coche (1,005 m), descend towards Saint Pierre d'Entremont via a steep path, made slippery by dead leaves and humidity. On the descent, ignore the paths on the left that lead up to Roche Veyrand.

(4) At the first houses in Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, continue downhill along the road to avoid the muddy path.
This will take you to the banks of the Guiers Vif river, but do not cross it. On the other side is the department of Isère (38).
Follow the stream to the right, passing the school complex and then the community centre...

(5) Continue walking along the narrow and sometimes very steep road (it seems that the tarmac has been extended in recent years, as the map still shows a section of the path).
Pass close to the hamlet of Les Gants, then cross the hamlet of Les Roses before finally leaving the road at a bend.

(6) Follow the path marked in yellow, pass near the cemetery and reach the village, which has been visible for some time (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 839 m - Corbel car park
  2. 1 : km 0.13 - alt. 839 m - Route des Buis
  3. 2 : km 1.16 - alt. 861 m - Hameau des Fiolins - Caroline fountain
  4. 3 : km 2.37 - alt. 1,008 m - Pas de la Coche.
  5. 4 : km 3.82 - alt. 725 m - Leave the path and descend via the road.
  6. 5 : km 5.34 - alt. 638 m - Narrow road along the edge of the - Guiers Vif (rivière)
  7. 6 : km 7.58 - alt. 707 m - Leave the road
  8. S/E : km 8.22 - alt. 839 m - Corbel car park

Notes

Three fountains along the route.

Worth a visit

On the way back between Saint Pierre and Corbel, note:
The old stone quarries.
The old corbelled road in the Pas du Frou passage.
A bread oven for sale!

See the modern stained glass windows in Corbel Church designed by Arcabas.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
3.9 / 5
pierrot 26
pierrot 26

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with stunning landscapes and magnificent views. The descent through the woods to St Pierre d'Entremont was easy, and the section along the Guiez is partly on the road. Coming out of the gorges, the path up to Corbel was difficult for us because it was in full sun and very steep. However,
we enjoyed arriving in the village of Corbel, which is very beautiful with its old-fashioned streets. The village is very
flowery and well worth a visit. Group of 25 hikers
Vercors26

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Jumanjee
Jumanjee

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, but with a significant elevation gain that may be challenging for less experienced walkers.

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lesavoyard73
lesavoyard73

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A bit too much road for my liking, even if it does allow you to lift your head up more to admire the scenery. I have to admit that I missed the first trail that went directly up to Les Fiolins, so I followed the road to the hamlet of Les Gants to reach Les Fiolins (when you're not paying attention...). I was a little disappointed when I arrived at Pas de la Coche, the highest point of the hike, because I was expecting to be blown away by the view, but nope... just forest!
But don't worry, the natural surroundings are magnificent! Even as you arrive in Corbel, there's plenty to feast your eyes on!

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Coccx
Coccx

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

Despite the magnificent views from the hamlet of Les Gants or Corbel, the hike is not particularly interesting.
There is a lot of road and the rest is just forest, which has been devastated by loggers...

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AdrienTaï
AdrienTaï

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A hike in a magnificent, varied setting, between forests and high vantage points, with a short section near a gorge.
Moderately difficult, fairly easy overall, with some intense climbs, it gets steep all of a sudden (especially at the end, haha, so save your energy).
Easy to find your way and follow the markings. The only thing missing was markings to reassure you of your destination when you leave the hamlet of Les Fiolins to walk along the side of the mountain before descending to the village of St Pierre d'Entremont.
Once you've parked around Corbel, you'll quickly understand what kind of landscape awaits you!

Thank you for sharing this hike.

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FCECCALDIF
FCECCALDIF

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 16, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

We only covered the 'lower' part of the route, from St Pierre d'Entremonts to Corbel and back (one person was recovering from illness, so we only walked on the road). This part is interesting and varied: after walking through the gorges, you are rewarded with a beautiful view of the mountains. A pleasant surprise for such a modest route!

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kili5895
kili5895

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

We adapted this interesting route starting from St Pierre, doing the route in reverse (first climbing to the Pas de la Coche) and returning via Le Château. To do this, follow the GR Chartreuse trail and cross the Guiers on the way back.
Autumn colours, beautiful views and lovely fountains/hamlets.
Thank you and enjoy your walk, everyone!

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myrtille38
myrtille38

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

Much of the hike to St Pierre d'Entremont takes place in the forest; there are some lovely views on the descent to St Pierre d'Entremont where trees have been felled. From St Pierre d'Entremont to Corbel, three quarters of the hike is on a road, albeit one with little traffic. I think that if you want to discover Corbel, which is a very beautiful village, it is better to walk around the hamlets.

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glcb
glcb

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I recommend starting from Saint Pierre d'Entremont and beginning with the climb in the suggested direction, starting on the left.

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licence54
licence54

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 12, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant walk that passes through many places with ovens and fountains. Perhaps a little too much of the route is on tarmac roads, but there is very little traffic. The descent from the Pas de la Coche is not very pleasant, but there is a pretty view of St Pierre.
From St Pierre to point 6, it is indeed a road, after a nice "bump" to the village of Corbel.

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cgb
cgb

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Please note that the starting point is unclear: we couldn't find it.
On the way back, we take the road for part of the way: what a shame!

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KATERINE34
KATERINE34

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello,
We went hiking in good weather, but after it had snowed a week earlier.
The paths were therefore slippery and muddy. We set off from St Pierre d'Entremont, in front of the school and in the opposite direction to the recommended route, which avoids the steep descent between 3 and 4 (but results in a steep climb ... the foresters have also damaged the path).
We did it without a GPS, so we have no idea how far we went...

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Bisserain73
Bisserain73

Thank you for your comment.
I'm surprised by the difference between our two distances. I traced the route afterwards using the software, and I've just compared it with the satellite view. There's no significant difference between my route and the satellite view.

I hope the other Visoranders will also leave a comment.

Bisserain73

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souchon maryse
souchon maryse

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hike done today, beautiful weather. Unless I'm mistaken, my Geonaute shows 12 km. The last part is a bit tough on the legs, but otherwise the route is very good. Thank you. A quick hello to the fellow hikers I met on the same route.

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