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L'Albenc walks
The hamlet of Les Monts and the Gorges du Gorgonnet
Please note: due to a major landslide, this hike is currently not possible.
You start by walking along the Isère river through walnut trees. You then climb up the foothills of the Vercors, before returning via the Gaffe footbridge and the wild, steep-sided Gorgonnet gorges.
The Gorges du Gorgonnet
This hike will take you into the charming Gorges du Gorgonnet. It is a family-friendly route. However, caution is advised. Although the trail is wide and comfortable, there are no guardrails in some places, so keep an eye on children. At the end of the gorges, they can enjoy a natural swimming pool with particularly clear (and cold) water.
Épinouse route
This is a lovely route offering numerous panoramic views of the northern slopes of the Vercors. Halfway along the route, you will pass a very pretty chapel worthy of the Smurf village.
The Rivet viewpoint
A remarkable walk in the Écouges forest, classified as a protected sensitive area.
This walk is very family-friendly and suitable for children in pushchairs.
However,be careful at the viewpoint as the walk is high up.
The Chapel of Epinouze
A circuit between Chantesse and Notre Dame de l'Osier through the chestnut trees, allowing you to discover a very pleasant little chapel.
Nan Gorges - Gerlette Waterfall
Pretty steep-sided gorge through which the Nan torrent flows. You can take a dip in the torrent in summer. A wooded trail that is lovely to stroll along.
This hike can be split into two parts. In summer, only the gorges are interesting, as the Gerlette waterfall may be dry. Best done in spring when the waters are flowing freely.
The ski jumps through the Bois du Claret
A short hike in terms of distance, but challenging on the best part. The view is well worth the effort!
The Charande ridges from Autrans via Le Relais
An invigorating and challenging hike that alternates between woodland and ridge trails with views of both sides of the mountain.
The Autrans waterfall
This is an easy and well-known hike in Autrans. The advantage of this hike is that you can start in the middle, at point (5), and shorten it by about 1 km at point (9). It's perfect for those with shorter legs! You'll see Autrans from a different perspective than from the ridges. Please note that the waterfall has a very low flow in dry weather, or even no flow at all. However, the charm of this place, combined with the forest walk, will delight you. Hike suggested by the local tourist office.
Circuit from Champ Floux to Vatilieu
This is a pleasant walk. You will pass through walnut groves and the valleys of the Chambarans foothills, enjoy the undergrowth and, at the end, take in the exceptional views of the Pre-Alps and the Alps, all enhanced by the sculptures of the "Arts aux 4 vents" at the end of the trail.
Vatilieu and Art in the Wind
A family walk surrounded by works of art. With the added bonus of a splendid view of the Vercors.
The Charande Ridge from Autrans
A nice walk which enjoys the shade of the trees for the uphill section. As described the Charande ridge is walked from North to South as this gives better views. The Refuge des Feneys makes for a nice place to stop. This walk descends from Pas de Bellecombe, but you could descend earlier if you wanted to; see notes.
La Buffe via the Pas de la Clé and the Grande Brèche
A wild hike starting from the Gève plateau in the magnificent Vercors forest. The route along the northern ridge of the Vercors offers breathtaking views of the Isère valley, the Grenoble conurbation, the Voiron area and the Chartreuse mountains.
Circular on the Gève plateau
This very easy circular is suitable for everyone in the following two cases:- to whet your appetite in the morning,- to aid digestion in the afternoonthis pleasant route on the wide tracks of the plateau, in the middle of the woods, offers a most enjoyable walk in all seasons.
From Geve to Pas de la Cle, Bec del'Orient, La Cheminee
A nice circular walk from the parking place at the Geve Plateau. There is a diversion to La Glaciere, which is a cave system, and a shorter diversion to Cabane 44, which was used by the resistance during WWII. The views from the ridge are great.
Le Bec de l'Orient and La Buffe via the northern ridges
A beautiful hike on the northern ridges of the Vercors with breathtaking views of the Isère valley.
Pas de la Clé and Bec de l'Orient
This walk offers a multitude of additional routes to vary according to your mood!
This one is designed to satisfy the most curious: visit the Glacière, Pas de la Clé and Becs de l'Orient, with superb panoramic views over the entire Isère valley.
A flower-filled, refreshing walk with panoramic views.
Le Bec de l'Orient and Pas de la Clé from Gève
A beautiful walk typical of northern Vercors, with a section along the ridge offering numerous views of the Isère plain from the edge of the impressive cliff. Beautiful passages through rugged karsts, beautiful mixed forests, with some fine specimens of trees. Two interesting sites commemorating the actions of the Vercors Maquis.
The Aircraft Memorial
Starting from the Plateau de Gève, take a walk in memory of the British airmen who supplied the Maquis du Vercors resistance fighters.
Loop from Bec de l'Orient starting from Montaud
From the village of Montaud, and more precisely from the hamlet of Le Coing, there is an interesting loop via the Fessole farm followed by a path along the edge of the Vercors cliffs.
Les Crêtes de la Molière from Autrans
A diverse hike: forests, ridges, vast panoramic views...
Route of the ridges and the Molière mountain pasture
This hike offers numerous panoramic views of the Chartreuse, Belledonne and part of the Vercors, both along the ridge trail and the pleasant path that crosses the mountain pasture.
From Pas de l'Ours to La Molière from Autrans
From the hamlet of Le Truc at the north-eastern entrance to the village of Autrans, you can access La Molière mountain and discover the Isère valley and the city of Grenoble through a gap in the mountain. Higher up, you will see all the mountains surrounding Grenoble and its region. Don't look for the "pas" (step) of the bear as a paw print because, here as is often the case in the mountains, "pas" is a diminutive of "passage" (passage).
Crête de Charande
A very easy route on the ridge separating the Autrans valley from that of Lans en Vercors.
Around Sonut
A lovely walk from Morette in the hills above Tullins. In the woods or on the hillsides, there are magnificent landscapes to discover along the trails.
A nice climb in the direction we took it. It's easier in the other direction.
Circular via La Sure, La Buffe and return via Le Trou de la Guêpe
This is a pleasant, safe hike, 80% of which is in the shade, offering numerous viewpoints, particularly at La Sure (view of the Grenoble-Voiron valley) and at the summit of La Buffe (360° view), as well as at various points along the way.
Edition of 27/05/2022:
- addition of a circular around La Sure.
- Added the location of the wasp hole.
Bison loop and Croix des Albans
A short and easy hike, even for little legs. Start in Méaudre to see the bison at the Prés Lauzés farm, climb up to Les Chaberts and return via the Croix des Albans. Beautiful views of the Autrans-Méaudre valley.
The Dent de Moirans
Easy walk on this “tooth” overlooking the Isère valley and offering an interesting view over the east foothills of Chartreuse.
Saint-Quentin-sur-Isère heritage trail
This trail is an invitation to walk through medieval, rural and geological history and enjoy the natural beauty of an Isère valley deeply rooted between the alluvial plain and the cliffs of the Vercors. A great getaway for the curious, families, hikers and heritage enthusiasts!
Loop from Les Rimets via the Pas de l'Âne
Hike starting and ending at Les Rimets, located in the hills above Rencurel. The hike is almost entirely in the woods. The loop passes by the old Serre du Sâtre refuge (which was burned down in 2022 and has not been restored) and offers a view of the Pas de l'Âne.The return route follows small paths that are not marked with the usual FFRandonnée colours, but are easy to find and very passable.
Ridges and plateau of La Molière via Croix Perrin
Long snowshoe hike (or walk) on the eastern ridge of the northern Vercors overlooking the Molière plateau and return via the plateau (or in the opposite direction if the north wind is blowing on the plateau).
6 hours on foot; 7 hours on snowshoes.
La Croix de Jaume and Pas de Bellecombe
This hike takes place partly on a fairly open ridge and partly in the forest. The Pas de Bellecombe offers a pleasant spot for a picnic and a viewpoint over the part of the Vercors that stretches from Moucherotte to Pic Saint-Michel, the Grenoble basin and the Belledonne massif.