From Corenc to the Clos des Capucins

A pleasant walk that takes you to the Clos des Capucins, either through the woods or along the quiet streets of the upper parts of Corenc and Meylan.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.58 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 817 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 817 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,355 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 751 ft

Description of the walk

Starting point at Chemin de la Revirée: parking is available on the street.

(S/E) Head towards Avenue de l’Eygala, cross at the pedestrian crossing set back to the left and turn right to join the narrow lane running parallel to Chemin de la Revirée. Then follow a narrow path that winds its way between the houses as it climbs into the forest. The path is quite steep and is best tackled in dry weather. You’ll reach a tarmac road, the Chemin de Malanot.

(1) Turn right, then walk up the street, enjoying the view of Belledonne.

(2) At the three-way junction, keep to the right onto Chemin Saint-Bruno, which descends slightly.

(3) Turn left onto Allée Saint-Bruno. At the end of the lane, take a short, steep path through the woods which leads onto Chemin de Malacare. Turn right and continue to the junction with Chemin des Villauds, noting as you pass the tree growing through the window of the house on the left-hand side of the road.

(4) Turn left, then right into the car park at the Clos des Capucins. Enjoy the green spaces and take a stroll through the vegetable gardens. Then return to the car park and the Chemin des Villauds.

(4) Walk straight down the street, then turn right onto Avenue du Bourcet. Follow this road until you reach the junction with Avenue de l’Eygala.

(5) Turn right, then right again onto Chemin Saint-Bruno. Turn left onto Avenue Louis Noiray, then continue along Avenue Hector Berlioz.

(6) Turn left onto Avenue Louis Bonnet-Eymard, which leads to Avenue de l’Eygala. Turn right and follow the avenue until you reach Chemin de la Revirée. Turn left to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 751 ft - Chemin de la Revirée
  2. 1 : mi 0.68 - alt. 1,273 ft - Chemin de Malanot
  3. 2 : mi 1.15 - alt. 1,306 ft - Three-way junction
  4. 3 : mi 1.49 - alt. 1,086 ft - Allée Saint-Bruno
  5. 4 : mi 1.83 - alt. 1,106 ft - Chemin des Villauds
  6. 5 : mi 2.75 - alt. 948 ft - Avenue de l’Eygala
  7. 6 : mi 3.05 - alt. 948 ft - Avenue Louis Bonnet-Eymard
  8. S/E : mi 3.58 - alt. 751 ft - Chemin de la Revirée

Notes

(2) Alternative route: you can take the path on the left which climbs through the woods towards Corenc Village.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Gast38
Gast38
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

It’s quite a long drive, but that’s to be expected given the location!
As for the view, it’s probably better in autumn or winter when there are no leaves on the trees.
Clos des Capucins is well worth a visit.

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sempervivum
sempervivum

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The walk starts off with a slightly steep stretch through the woods, followed by narrow lanes, except between 2 and 3, where there is a busy road with no safety measures for pedestrians. Clos des Capucins is the perfect spot to take a break with views of the Belledonne range and to visit an exhibition. The return route takes you through pleasant residential areas.

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Anne Favre Juvin
Anne Favre Juvin

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A lack of signposting and even some errors when it comes to locating the Clos des Capucins?
That’s a shame, as it’s a nice little walk when you don’t fancy walking too far along the road...

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Guillaume13
Guillaume13
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely route, alternating between woodland and more built-up areas.
The view of the Belledonne range and part of the Vercors massif is absolutely magical.
It’s true that the path at the start of the route is quite muddy in wet weather and the climb is quite steep. We gain 150 metres in altitude right from the start, with some fairly steep sections.
But it’s a walk that’s very easy to manage, even with children. You do, however, need to wear suitable footwear for the reasons mentioned above.
We highly recommend it!

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