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Gillonnay walks
The ruins of Bocsozel Castle from Gillonnay
Visorando Member
6.60 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,168 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Gillonnay (Isère)
A short walk on the moraine between the Bièvre and Liers plains, with views of the surrounding mountains. You will go to the Château de Bocsozel and return via the Château Pointière.
Route of the two chapels in Gillonnay
8.35 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,115 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Gillonnay (Isère)
A pleasant, varied little hike that takes you through the narrow streets of La-Côte-Saint-André, then along the ridges to enjoy beautiful views of the mountains.
The Isère between Bièvre and Terres Froides
12.80 mi
+1,749 ft
-1,722 ft
7h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gillonnay (Isère)
Route along the ridges between the plains of Bièvre and Liers with beautiful views of the Alpine foothills. Villages with beautiful Dauphiné architecture, castles and ruins, pilgrimage sites.
Circular ridge from the Chapelle Notre-Dame du Mont
4.11 mi
+338 ft
-322 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Gillonnay (Isère)
A lovely little circular on the heights of Gillonnay, starting from the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Mont, with a beautiful view of Parménie and, above all, the Vercors. The chapel is worth a visit. This route is superb in autumn! Be careful, in the height of summer, there is practically no shade.
Gillonnay - Pissieu
15.64 mi
+784 ft
-1,017 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Gillonnay (Isère)
Eighth stage from east to west on the Way of St James. You are now on the Via Gebennensis – GR®65 or the ‘Route du Puy’ – which is undoubtedly the best-known route as it most closely follows the historical path to Santiago de Compostela.
For this8th stage, you will walk mainly through fields and forests, punctuated by a strong cultural identity at La Côte Saint-André and also in villages such as Ornacieux or Balbins, with the Saint-Michel Chapel offering a magnificent 360° panorama.
Bocsozel trail
7.79 mi
+1,191 ft
-1,204 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-de-la-Côte (Isère)
This hilly hike will take you past castles and fortified houses (La Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Mont and the ruins of Bocsozel). The route also offers magnificent views of the Alps.
This hike follows a small section of the Via Gebennensis. The Via Gebennensis connects Geneva to Le Puy-en-Velay. It is the route that Swiss and German pilgrims have always taken to reach the pilgrimage route from Santiago de Compostela to Le Puy.
From the moraine to Le Not
6.24 mi
+220 ft
-240 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-de-la-Côte (Isère)
A lovely walk through the heart of the Bièvre plain.
To the east, you can admire the peaks of the Chartreuse; to the south, those of the Vercors; and to the west, Le Pilat.
You’ll be cycling along small tarmac roads or well-maintained stony tracks.
From Saint-Hilaire-de-la-Côte to the airport
5.33 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-de-la-Côte (Isère)
A short, easy walk in the heart of the Bièvre plain. You’ll enjoy views of the surrounding peaks: Chartreuse, Vercors, Pilat.
Halfway along the route, you’ll walk alongside the runway at Saint-Geoirs Airport and may be lucky enough to see a plane taking off or landing.
La Poulardière and Le Biel
2.44 mi
+315 ft
-315 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from La Côte-Saint-André (Isère)
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.
Béatrix route
7.03 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,050 ft
4h 10
Easy
Departure from La Côte-Saint-André (Isère)
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
5.05 mi
+659 ft
-650 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from La Côte-Saint-André (Isère)
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.
The hillside of La Côte Saint-André
6.33 mi
+728 ft
-725 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Côte-Saint-André (Isère)
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.
From La Côte-Saint-André to Saint-Corps
7.16 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,109 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Côte-Saint-André (Isère)
This walk climbs the Côte-Saint-André moraine twice. It alternates between uphill sections and flat paths, forests and farmland.
Tour de Liers towards Longechenal
9.19 mi
+367 ft
-341 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Longechenal (Isère)
A walk that takes place mainly in open country with little change in altitude. It’s ideal in autumn, as it’s away from the forests frequented by hunters. You’ll walk along the hills and copses of the eastern part of the Liers plain. Here and there, you’ll catch glimpses of the surrounding hills and peaks.
Bressieux Castle as seen from Brezins
7.26 mi
+541 ft
-528 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Brézins (Isère)
A short, easy walk apart from the climb up to the castle, from where you’ll have a beautiful view of the Bièvre plain and the peaks of the Pilat.
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.
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.