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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
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 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
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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 Saint-Hilaire-de-la-Côte to the airport
Visorando Member 
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.
Béatrix route
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
Notre-Dame de la Salette - Château de la Villardière via Combe Noire
Visorando Member 
8.80 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,211 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Frette (Isère)
This hike starts at the northern edge of the Bièvre plain, along theGR®65. It then leads to the moraine to discover the Chapelle de la Salette, nestled in the woods. Finally, the return journey is via the Château de la Villardière, where you will have a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.
The Marais and the Château de La Frette
Visorando Member 
5.04 mi
+207 ft
-177 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from La Frette (Isère)
A short walk down to the Bièvre plain and then back up to mid-slope. This route is not difficult, except for a short steep climb on leaving Saint-Hilaire.
Bressieux Castle as seen from Brezins
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
La Côte Saint-André through the ridges
Visorando Member 
6.86 mi
+997 ft
-1,007 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ornacieux (Isère)
This route, which passes by two viewpoint indicators, offers amazing views over plaine de la Bièvre and the Vercors and the Chartreuse mountain ranges.
From Ornacieux to Étang du Marais
Visorando Member 
5.57 mi
+240 ft
-240 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Ornacieux (Isère)
This is an easy walk. You start from the village of Ornacieux-Balbins, on the side of the wooded moraine, and descend into the Liers plain. You will reach the Étang and the Marais de Faramans.
In good weather, you can enjoy interesting views of the surrounding mountains.
Tour of the Bois de Gourand in Champier
Visorando Member 
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.
The Two V Route in Champier
Visorando Member 
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.
Commelle, the valley of the Ruisseau du Moulin
Visorando Member 
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 Chapel of Notre-Dame de la Salette and the Étang du Marais
Visorando Member 
4.90 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,073 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bévenais (Isère)
This walk through the woods will allow you to discover the Chapel of Notre-Dame de la Salette and the beautiful Étang du Marais lake.
From the city of Mandrin to the Château de Sillans
Visorando Member 
5.57 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs (Isère)
A short walk south of the Bièvre plain. On the way there, you can enjoy views of the Chartreuse mountains and, on the way back, the Pilat peaks.
Between Cruzille and Rampode in Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs
Visorando Member 
4.82 mi
+489 ft
-489 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs (Isère)
A fairly short walk which initially follows the Bièvre plain and the Chanclau Pond before climbing up into the moraine and the woods. The only difficulty is a fairly steep hill.
From the village of Sardieu to the Bois des Burettes
Visorando Member 
6.18 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Sardieu (Isère)
A lovely, easy walk (no elevation gain) in the heart of the Bièvre plain. On a clear day, you can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. You will also pass by the charming ponds of the Bois des Burettes.
Around the Grand Plâtre hill
Visorando Member 
6.49 mi
+571 ft
-564 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs (Isère)
This is a varied walk, alternating between woods and pond banks. You can enjoy a few views of the Chartreuse peaks and, if the weather is very clear, even the highest peak of Mont Blanc.
In the footsteps of the lords of Bressieux
Visorando Member 
12.73 mi
+1,342 ft
-1,335 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Siméon-de-Bressieux (Isère)
A hike steeped in history through a landscape of forests and ponds.
The tour from Charpennes to Saint-Siméon-de-Bressieux
Visorando Member 
5.15 mi
+758 ft
-748 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Siméon-de-Bressieux (Isère)
This short walk takes you up the Charpennes hill, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of:
- from the north-east to the south: the Bièvre glacial plain, Mont du Chat, Chartreuse, and a few peaks of Vercors,
- and due west, Pilat and the Monts du Lyonnais.
In very good weather, between Mont du Chat and Chartreuse, you may be able to see the summit of Mont Blanc.
Otherwise, you can wander between hedgerows and forests along the Chambarans moraine.
From Bressieux to Le Billoux via Les Fouillouses
Visorando Member 
8.71 mi
+1,348 ft
-1,352 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bressieux (Isère)
A varied walk, located on the northern foothills of the Chambarans. You walk along a small stream before climbing the hills to enjoy some interesting views. You finish the walk at the imposing medieval castle of Bressieux.
There are no difficulties to worry about, except for the distance and two slightly steep hills.
The Saint-Pierre-de-Bressieux ridge from Saint-Geoirs
Visorando Member 
4.13 mi
+633 ft
-640 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Geoirs (Isère)
Explore the Saint-Pierre-de-Bressieux ridge with stunning views of the village and the plain.
Paths winding through fields and woods.
From Semons to Étang Cadenas
Visorando Member 
5.26 mi
+545 ft
-545 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Semons (Isère)
This short walk takes place mainly in the heart of the Semons Forest. It is ideal in hot weather and takes you past several ponds.
La Vie des Terres and La Planche d'Enfer starting from Sillans
Visorando Member 
5.60 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Sillans (Isère)
A very easy short walk. The only difficulty is a short hill.
In the first part, you will enjoy beautiful views of the Chartreuse mountains. In the middle, you will cross the pretty village of Izeaux, then return along a pleasant wooded path, skirting a beautiful private lake.
From Bizonnes to the ponds of Saint-Didier-de-Bizonnes
Visorando Member 
5.26 mi
+272 ft
-246 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Bizonnes (Isère)
This is an easy walk that takes you past Dauphiné houses, the ponds of Saint-Didier-de-Bizonnes and the Brosses forest. In the second part of the walk, you will enjoy some beautiful views of the surrounding peaks (even the summit of Mont Blanc).
The Grand Lemps peat bogs
Visorando Member 
4.58 mi
+285 ft
-259 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Châbons (Isère)
After completing the educational route through the peat bogs, we suggest a short walk in the surrounding countryside.
Short circular loop around the Plan ponds
Visorando Member 
2.01 mi
+236 ft
-269 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Isère
A short and easy route for a stroll around the Plan ponds.
From Viriville to Marnans
Visorando Member 
7.42 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,427 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Viriville (Isère)
This walk takes you around the small La Pérouse valley between Viriville and Marnans. On the way there, you climb up to the Madonna of Sainte-Baudille.
In Mandrin country
Visorando Member 
7.87 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,325 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Brion (Isère) (Isère)
Wind through the valleys between Brion and Saint-Michel-de-Saint-Geoirs, then climb up to the ridge where you will have 360° views of Mezenc, Pilat, the Plaine de la Bièvre, the Chartreuse, Belledone, and the Vercors.
End by walking through Mouillasson forest to get back to your vehicle.
The Clock Tower and Saint Hugon Chapel
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
Bonnevaux Forest from Saint-Christophe
Visorando Member 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).
From Marnans to the Étang des Mermes
Visorando Member 
4.87 mi
+620 ft
-594 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Marnans (Isère)
You will walk through beautiful woodland, with a few quick views of the Pilat, Lyonnais and Vercors mountains
It's a fairly short walk, but at times it goes up and down, so it's quite demanding on the legs.
La Combe des Mermes
Visorando Member 
4.50 mi
+571 ft
-568 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Marnans (Isère)
Starting from the Priory of Marnans (12th century), discover the Forest of Chambaran, its ponds and its wildlife. In September, at night, hear the bellowing of the stags.
Loop starting from Montrevel to discover the hills of Vaux
Visorando Member 
6.26 mi
+925 ft
-912 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Montrevel (Isère)
Loop on the Vaux ridges (Chabons municipality) with beautiful views of the Chartreuse and Belledonne mountains and the Hien, Bourbre and Ain valleys in good weather. The circuit mainly follows very wide, pleasant paths, with one section along the edge of the forest. Accessible to all.
Path of the water bodies between the marshes and the hills of Biol
Visorando Member 
6.91 mi
+607 ft
-584 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Biol (Isère)
A route that takes you through marshes and hillsides to discover the lakes to the east and north of Biol, passing through Torchefelon and skirting Succieu.