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Hurtières walks
The Crêt de la Scia circuit
Visorando Member
4.43 mi
+833 ft
-814 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Hurtières (Isère)
A local family walk for residents of Grenoble and Chambéry, ideal in spring and autumn, offering beautiful views of Belledonne, the Chartreuse and the Grésivaudan valley. It follows a small tarmac road for a few hundred metres.
Short walk around Bel aux Airs
3.43 mi
+600 ft
-587 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Les Adrets (Isère)
Starting from the Col d'Hurtières, you’ll enjoy varied scenery. Let yourself be surprised by the views. This walk is enjoyable in both summer and winter.
Tour de la Villette between Theys and the Col du Barioz
5.83 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,076 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Theys (Isère)
Circular route through the beautiful valley between Theys and the Col du Barioz, ideal for a sunny winter’s afternoon. Yellow signposts mark the route, as do wooden ‘Tour de la Villette’ signs.Note: half of the route is on tarmac roads (narrow and with little traffic).
Col du Merdaret
5.43 mi
+2,142 ft
-2,110 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Theys (Isère)
A very pretty walk above Theys, with a climb towards Belledonne and fantastic views. Between forest and mountain pastures, with the chance to take in the peaks.
In the footsteps of the bearded vulture around Pipay
4.25 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,280 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Les Adrets (Isère)
Loop between Prapoutel and Pipay, from the forest to the Balcon des Sept Laux trail, offering breathtaking views of the Chartreuse Massif and birds flying across the Belledonne sky. With a bit of luck, you may spot a bearded vulture, one of only four species of vulture in France, which is currently being reintroduced in the Alps.
Col de Merdaret, from Pipay
4.88 mi
+1,201 ft
-1,201 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Theys (Isère)
A circular route combining a walk through the forest and a traverse across a plateau, offering unobstructed views of the Belledonne peaks, whilst staying clear of the downhill ski resort. From the Col de Merdaret (alt. 1,798 m), it is easy to make a round trip to the Grand Rocher (alt. 1,926 m), a summit that is very popular in fine weather.
The Pont de la Betta and the Cascade des Avoux via Prabert
8.14 mi
+1,621 ft
-1,608 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Les Adrets (Isère)
A forest loop allows you to reach the Pont de la Betta, the starting point for a multitude of other hikes, while discovering the charming hamlet of Prabert and the magnificent Cascade des Avoux waterfall.
Loop in the forest around Prapoutel
4.55 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,316 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Les Adrets (Isère)
This is a beautiful, very easy walk through the forests surrounding Prapoutel, passing through various places such as the Pré de l'Arc and its holiday camp, the Gros Caillou, and the Chalet des Cortillets with its panoramic view of the Chartreuse Mountains and the Grésivaudan Valley.
The footbridge walk and Pré de l'Arc from Prapoutel station
4.44 mi
+630 ft
-643 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Les Adrets (Isère)
A beautiful family walk in the heart of the Belledonne forest, starting from the Prapoutel resort (Les Sept Laux). This easy walk can be done via several routes and paths, all leading to Pré de l'Arc, where it is impossible to get lost thanks to the clear signposting.
Montfallet Tower and Col du Lautaret
6.11 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,342 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Laval (Isère)
An ideal walk for mid-season and for exploring Belledonne from a moderate altitude.
Belvédère du Puy
2.79 mi
+1,913 ft
-1,883 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Terrasse (Isère)
A pleasant walk with a beautiful view on arrival at the Belvédère du Puy.
Pré Marcel as seen from the Col des Mouilles
4.22 mi
+1,109 ft
-1,106 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Agnès (Isère) (Isère)
A circular walk in the mid-mountains, offering beautiful views of Belledonne and Chartreuse. The walk presents no difficulties apart from the slightly steep climb.
Circular route via the hamlets of Sollières and Ruche
4.42 mi
+981 ft
-974 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Goncelin (Isère)
A circular route in a secluded area, passing through two pretty hamlets. Two-thirds of the route is on tarmac roads, but there is very little traffic as they are dead-ends.
