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Culin walks
The Tramolé to Culin loop
Visorando Member
8.08 mi
+564 ft
-587 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Culin (Isère)
A walk along the paths and small tarmac roads of northern Isère. It presents one challenge: a steep, rutted descent that may worry occasional walkers. Otherwise, there is little elevation gain.
In the valleys and on the plateau around Les Éparres
8.50 mi
+1,060 ft
-1,063 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Les Éparres (Isère)
A beautiful hike offering stunning views of the Bugey Mountains, the Épine Massif and the Chartreuse, with the Alps in the background.
Around Sainte-Anne-sur-Gervonde
5.93 mi
+433 ft
-459 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Anne-sur-Gervonde (Isère)
A short walk in the countryside of northern Isère. The first part takes you across the open plateau, the second through more enclosed valleys, alongside several ponds.
The two chapels of Vermelle and Meyrié
5.93 mi
+666 ft
-653 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Meyrié (Isère)
A pleasant hike, mostly on paths and trails, with a good part in the woods.
The route is hilly and shaded, with a variety of points of interest: horses at the equestrian centre, the Gouille pond and hut, the Agny valley, the charming little 12th-century church of Vermelle and the Chapel of La Petite Salette in Meyrié.
The bocage of Éclose and the Forêt du Roi
7.43 mi
+522 ft
-509 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Eclose (Isère)
An unpretentious walk through the Éclose bocage and the Forêt du Roi.
Aillat, Grande Forêt from Chèzeneuve
6.83 mi
+568 ft
-545 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chèzeneuve (Isère)
This walk is taken from the "Du bois de la Vacheresse à celui du Revollet" hike by Jipedeu, of which it forms the western wing.
A pleasant alternation between woods, clearings and cultivated fields. Few roads and lots of clean, well-maintained paths, very pleasant in all seasons.
From the Vacheresse woods to the Revollet woods
10.75 mi
+846 ft
-823 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chèzeneuve (Isère)
A very beautiful day's walk on more than 90% paths and trails, in the undergrowth surrounded by nature where you can really breathe, not far from Bourgoin-Jallieu and Lyon.
Quinsonnas Castle and the Verneicu valley
6.01 mi
+564 ft
-571 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Nivolas-Vermelle (Isère)
A lovely, pleasant and varied walk. There are no difficulties to be feared, as the elevation gain is well distributed.
Towards Quinsonnas, you will have beautiful views of the mountains. You will pass three interesting buildings: the Château de Quinsonnas, the Demeure de Fichaillon and the Church of Vermelle. The icing on the cake is the descent into the charming valley of the Verneicu stream.
Bonnevaux Forest from Saint-Christophe
5.21 mi
+302 ft
-325 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Châtonnay (Isère)
A pleasant, easy walk through the woods, ideal in hot weather. The route takes you past several ponds, most of which are accessible for viewing (or picnicking).
Haut-Biol from Châteauvilain
6.00 mi
+554 ft
-548 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Châteauvilain (Isère)
A short, easy walk in the countryside, offering beautiful views of the Massif de l’Épine and Mont Blanc on a clear day. Best undertaken in spring as the route involves a lot of open countryside and some woodland.
The Devil's Stone route in Artas
8.63 mi
+778 ft
-764 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Artas (Isère)
This is a walk with little elevation gain and no difficulty, except for the distance. You will stroll through the rolling countryside of northern Isère. As a bonus, you can walk around the Pierre du Diable (Devil's Rock) and maybe even climb it!
Route of the two castles in Sérézin-de-la-Tour
5.67 mi
+489 ft
-486 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Sérézin-de-la-Tour (Isère)
A lovely walk in the heart of northern Isère. It offers numerous panoramic views, from the summit of Mont Blanc to the Chartreuse Mountains.
Fouroise walk
5.54 mi
+404 ft
-397 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Four (Isère)
Shadow and light for this "four seasons" hike.
Around the Etang de Rosière
2.84 mi
+397 ft
-397 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Bourgoin-Jallieu (Isère)
This is an easy, short hike offering superb views of the Vercors and Chartreuse mountains once you reach the plateau.
The route takes us through wooded areas and agricultural plateaus, mixing shade and light.
Best done in good weather to enjoy the coolness of the forest and the unobstructed view.
From Bois de la Casse to Loudon
7.22 mi
+725 ft
-696 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ruy (Isère)
Hike around Montbernier, between forest and plateau. A lovely, gentle route around Montbernier. Beautiful views of the surrounding area as you walk across the plateaus. A shaded route that combines forest and field paths.
Wild nature between Saint-Alban and Four
9.08 mi
+837 ft
-843 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from L'Isle-d'Abeau (Isère)
You don't have to go to the ends of the earth to get away from it all. In the first part of this route, you will discover wild and little-used paths before a more sedate second part.
The Two V Route in Champier
8.93 mi
+633 ft
-623 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Champier (Isère)
The only difficulty with this walk is its length. It will allow you to wander through the heart of the Dauphiné countryside. Here and there, it offers views of the surrounding peaks: Chartreuse, Vercors, Monts du Pilat, Monts du Lyonnais.
The two V's are the localities of Vernondière and Vernay.
Tour of the Bois de Gourand in Champier
6.13 mi
+653 ft
-643 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Champier (Isère)
This walk alternates between countryside and forest, with a very reasonable elevation gain. It also offers some beautiful views of the surrounding peaks.
Montjoux Pond
5.27 mi
+344 ft
-341 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Bournay (Isère)
A short walk that will take you to the Étang de Monjoux and its educational trail. On the way back, you will pass in front of the Saint-Pierre Chapel in Bournay.
Circular starting from Saint-Jean-de-Bournay
7.64 mi
+577 ft
-561 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Bournay (Isère)
A very pleasant walk in the heart of the valleys of northern Isère. Apart from the distance, there are no difficulties to be feared. The elevation changes are well distributed. The walk takes place in a triangle between Saint-Jean-de-Bournay, Artas and Charantonnay.
The Clock Tower and Saint Hugon Chapel
8.80 mi
+971 ft
-965 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lieudieu (Isère)
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
6.17 mi
+469 ft
-469 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lieudieu (Isère)
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.
Around Haut Biol
4.79 mi
+545 ft
-545 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Biol (Isère)
This is a short walk, best enjoyed on a clear day.
It offers exceptional panoramic views stretching from the Monts de l'Ain to the peaks of the eastern Vercors, via the Dent du Chat, Mont Blanc, the Chartreuse, the Belledonne peaks, Taillefer and Dévoluy.
There are no particular difficulties along the route.
Roche and Bonnefamille loop between woods and panoramic views
7.75 mi
+699 ft
-712 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Isère
In good weather, you will have magnificent views of the Alps and the Lyon metropolitan area.
The Étangs de Nantoin
6.65 mi
+669 ft
-656 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Nantoin (Isère)
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.
Bonnevaux Abbey Route
4.88 mi
+390 ft
-371 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Villeneuve-de-Marc (Isère)
This route through the Bonnevaux Forest takes you past various sites once used by the monks of Bonnevaux Abbey, a Cistercian monastery that no longer exists. Special signposts, marked with numbers, refer to the sites described in a brochure.
Commelle, the valley of the Ruisseau du Moulin
6.07 mi
+525 ft
-522 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Commelle (Isère)
A short, easy, shaded walk, ideal for a summer morning.
The Trois Vallons Golf Course and the Bois de Montgeard
5.03 mi
+440 ft
-440 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vaulx-Milieu (Isère)
An idea for a walk to get some fresh air.
The Étang des Béroudières
7.46 mi
+653 ft
-650 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Eydoche (Isère)
You start by crossing the Gourand woods and then the Béroudières woods. At the end of the walk, you will pass a beautiful string of ponds. Along the route, you will have some beautiful views of the surrounding peaks.
