From Lévetière to Mont Jalla

Views of the Chartreuse, the Vercors, Grenoble, the Isère, the Drac, Belledonne and Mont Blanc.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.67 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 290 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 291 m

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    Highest point: 667 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 525 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) In Lévetière, take the road leading up towards Serlin.

(1) At the second hairpin bend, take the path signposted towards Mont-Jalla. Follow the yellow markings. The path climbs slightly.

(2) Take the fork to the right of a large tree marked with red signs and the number 96, then continue along the hillside and descend gently to Lachal.

(3) Turn left. At the bread oven, turn left after the stop sign. Arrive at Mas Caché;

(4) Take the path that climbs steeply. You’ll reach a bend with an unobstructed view of the Isère valley and the Vercors. Below, you can see the synchrotron ring.

(5) Continue along the gentle slope until you reach a level track.

(6) Follow this track to reach a platform and some ruins. Continue past these and, on the left, you’ll reach the Mont-Jalla memorial.

(7) Return via the same route as at (S/E). View of the Néron, the Pinéa and Mont Rachais.

(3) At Lachal, you can follow the D57 to return quickly to Lévetière. Watch out for cars and lorries.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 573 m - Lévetière
  2. 1 : km 0.43 - alt. 612 m - Sharp bend
  3. 2 : km 0.59 - alt. 641 m - Turn right at the junction by a large tree
  4. 3 : km 1.8 - alt. 544 m - Lachal. Junction of the circular loop
  5. 4 : km 2.45 - alt. 530 m - Common junction (out and return)
  6. 5 : km 2.82 - alt. 600 m - Turn left
  7. 6 : km 3.07 - alt. 620 m - Track
  8. 7 : km 3.94 - alt. 634 m - Mont Jalla Memorial
  9. S/E : km 6.67 - alt. 573 m - Lévetière

Notes

Mont Jalla: at the edge of the cliff, views of Grenoble, the Isère, the Drac, the Vercors, Belledonne and, if you’re lucky, Mont Blanc.
You can smell the scents of the Mediterranean vegetation, which thrives in this exceptional setting and on the limestone soil.

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
BrunoCoach38
BrunoCoach38
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

It’s a bit of a workout. Basically, two climbs and two descents.

Quite slippery because of the mud, but really lovely.

Video of the ride coming soon.

Edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlinSFhn...

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martinenect
martinenect

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

No issues

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Didine3845
Didine3845

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

As suggested in the comments, we set off directly from Lachal (there are parking spaces on Rue le Mas Lachal). The slope is steep in places, but the view at the top is well worth it.
A very enjoyable hike.

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Phil221178
Phil221178

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely walk in the cool air.

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dahu3patt
dahu3patt
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Hi everyone, I haven't done this hike yet, but I'm planning to do it soon
Have a good day, everyone
Dahu3patt

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Melanie38
Melanie38

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 26, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

Starting from Lévetière is pointless; you might as well set off from Lachal. What’s more, it’s very difficult to park – there’s no car park nearby.

In Lachal, you need to take the Chemin André Tisserand; it would be helpful to signpost this, as the description at this point is misleading (I didn’t see any ‘bread oven’).
The return route via the main road is not only uninteresting but also very dangerous.

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Jomaf
Jomaf

Thanks, Guy!

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gl38
gl38

The problem is that the IGN map isn’t up to date: you shouldn’t have taken the path that goes uphill, but turned right at the large tree with red markings and the number 96. Shortly afterwards, there’s a proper yellow marker on a PR path, and you’ll reach Lachal without any trouble.
I’ll correct the description for future users.
Apologies for the inconvenience and thank you for pointing this out.
Kind regards,
Guy

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gl38
gl38

For a short walk that loops back to the starting point, it’s not really worth it, but for a multi-day route like the Tour de l’Oisans or the Tour du Queyras, I think this information is useful.
Kind regards,
Guy

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Jomaf
Jomaf

I’m correcting an oversight – the seconds symbol:

N 45° 13.539, E 5° 43.638 = N45° 13' 32.34, E 5° 43' 38.28

Have a good day, even if it is rainy!

PS I made a comment: what is the point of using positive and negative elevation?

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gl38
gl38

Ah, yes, my Garmin uses that mix of sexagesimal and decimal too. You learn something new every day!
Best regards,
Guy

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Jomaf
Jomaf

Hello Guy,

The format of the coordinates provided matches the BaseCamp format I use for my Garmin.
N 45° 13.539, E 5° 43.638 = N45° 13' 32.34, E 5° 43' 38.28 – is this format OK?

Kind regards,
Joseph

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gl38
gl38

The weather doesn't really encourage me to go and have a closer look at what's become of the path. I'll go as soon as the weather improves.
Your units are a bit odd: it means you have to do some calculations to see on the Geoportail map where the problem is.
Best regards,
Guy

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Jomaf
Jomaf

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Around the coordinates: N 45° 13.539, E 5° 43.638, it is difficult to find the right path...

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