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A short walk around the Trois Vallons in Isle-d’Abeau
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4.20 mi
+322 ft
-315 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from L'Isle-d'Abeau (Isère)
A short walk around the Trois Vallons neighbourhood of Isle-d’Abeau, offering a mix of tarmac and dirt tracks, partly shaded in the Bois de Montgeard. Starts and finishes at Isle-d’Abeau station, with free parking.
Wild nature between Saint-Alban and Four
9.08 mi
+837 ft
-843 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from L'Isle-d'Abeau (Isère)
You don't have to go to the ends of the earth to get away from it all. In the first part of this route, you will discover wild and little-used paths before a more sedate second part.
The Trois Vallons Golf Course and the Bois de Montgeard
5.03 mi
+440 ft
-440 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vaulx-Milieu (Isère)
An idea for a walk to get some fresh air.
Fouroise walk
5.54 mi
+404 ft
-397 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Four (Isère)
Shadow and light for this "four seasons" hike.
Villefontaine, a town in the countryside
9.67 mi
+535 ft
-535 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Villefontaine (Isère)
Villefontaine suffers from a reputation and image as a suburban town. And yet, as a new town built from the late 1970s onwards, it really is – to borrow Alphonse Allais’s phrase – a town in the countryside! With its ponds, woods, footpaths, copses and greenways, come and discover how urban development has taken place in harmony with nature.
Vénérieu and the Moras Pond
8.09 mi
+883 ft
-856 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vénérieu (Isère)
Walk near the CAPI, mainly in the woods. In the first part, there are beautiful views of the Bourbre valley, Bourgoin-Jallieu and Isle d'Abeau. On the way back, you walk along the Étang de Moras, but the reeds prevent you from seeing the shore. A few communal ovens and wash houses adorn the route.
Yellow signposts throughout the route. Allow between 3 and 4 hours depending on your pace and photo stops.
Around the Moras Pond
4.37 mi
+325 ft
-299 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Vénérieu (Isère)
An easy little walk for a Sunday afternoon.
Tour of Mont Chanzet starting from Panossas
5.85 mi
+774 ft
-758 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Panossas (Isère)
A short, easy walk to explore the wooded area overlooking the villages of Panossas and Chozeau. The walk follows part of the GR®422, in the footsteps of Charles IX, which runs from Lyon to Valence. The route passes by Poizieu Castle, whose tower, covered in machicolations, dominates the landscape.
Surroundings of Panossas
8.90 mi
+679 ft
-666 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Panossas (Isère)
A short walk that takes us to Mont Morel and Étang de Charamel via the Tilleul de Sully, with a glimpse of the archaeological site of Panossas.
Around Veyssilieu
6.10 mi
+784 ft
-784 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Veyssilieu (Isère)
A circular walk starting from Veyssilieu to discover some panoramic views and the chapel of Notre-Dame de la Salette at the summit of Mount Chatelan.Note: this circular walk follows the routes shown on the large map by the roadside, namely: Cros de Lavan, Les Gorges, Frétignier, Seuillere, Floutier and back to Veyssilieu.
Around the Etang de Rosière
2.84 mi
+397 ft
-397 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Bourgoin-Jallieu (Isère)
This is an easy, short hike offering superb views of the Vercors and Chartreuse mountains once you reach the plateau.
The route takes us through wooded areas and agricultural plateaus, mixing shade and light.
Best done in good weather to enjoy the coolness of the forest and the unobstructed view.
Roche and Bonnefamille loop between woods and panoramic views
7.75 mi
+699 ft
-712 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Isère
In good weather, you will have magnificent views of the Alps and the Lyon metropolitan area.
From Bois de la Casse to Loudon
7.22 mi
+725 ft
-696 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ruy (Isère)
Hike around Montbernier, between forest and plateau. A lovely, gentle route around Montbernier. Beautiful views of the surrounding area as you walk across the plateaus. A shaded route that combines forest and field paths.
Aillat, Grande Forêt from Chèzeneuve
6.83 mi
+568 ft
-545 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chèzeneuve (Isère)
This walk is taken from the "Du bois de la Vacheresse à celui du Revollet" hike by Jipedeu, of which it forms the western wing.
A pleasant alternation between woods, clearings and cultivated fields. Few roads and lots of clean, well-maintained paths, very pleasant in all seasons.
From the Vacheresse woods to the Revollet woods
10.75 mi
+846 ft
-823 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chèzeneuve (Isère)
A very beautiful day's walk on more than 90% paths and trails, in the undergrowth surrounded by nature where you can really breathe, not far from Bourgoin-Jallieu and Lyon.
Around Moras
11.08 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,145 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-de-Brens (Isère)
Hike around the Moras lake through the Bois de Fromentay in the Balmes Dauphinoises for a breath of fresh air, passing by the pretty 14th-century Château de Montplaisant.
Loop around Chozeau
6.49 mi
+614 ft
-630 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chozeau (Isère)
This pleasant little walk will allow you to enjoy a mix of woods, meadows and crops. It will also enrich your photo album, as you can capture the wildlife on the Varnieu pond, located on this route, and the original architecture of Bourcieu Castle.
Circular walk starting from Bonnefamille
5.62 mi
+427 ft
-423 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Bonnefamille (Isère)
An easy walk, mainly on wide paths.
Around Roche
7.58 mi
+640 ft
-640 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bonnefamille (Isère)
An invigorating walk, with little tarmac, on pretty paths in the woods around Bonnefamille and Roche. You will pass the monument at the Châtain cross and, after crossing Roche, you will wind your way through the woods, where you can discover the cup-marked stones of Roche.
Between Poizieu and Moras
8.88 mi
+942 ft
-942 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chozeau (Isère)
This circuit will take you to Lac de Moras and, on a clear day, there is a superb view of the Alps and the lake from the Moras cemetery.
The two chapels of Vermelle and Meyrié
5.93 mi
+666 ft
-653 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Meyrié (Isère)
A pleasant hike, mostly on paths and trails, with a good part in the woods.
The route is hilly and shaded, with a variety of points of interest: horses at the equestrian centre, the Gouille pond and hut, the Agny valley, the charming little 12th-century church of Vermelle and the Chapel of La Petite Salette in Meyrié.
The castle and ponds of Saint-Quentin-Fallavier
5.35 mi
+430 ft
-433 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Quentin-Fallavier (Isère)
A beautiful, bucolic walk to explore the riches of the town of Saint-Quentin-Fallavier. I recommend following the route with the app so you don't miss any poorly marked trails.
Around the Château de Saint-Quentin-Fallavier
4.72 mi
+433 ft
-433 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Quentin-Fallavier (Isère)
Saint-Quentin-Fallavier yesterday and today. Contrast between modernity and medieval times.
Quinsonnas Castle and the Verneicu valley
6.01 mi
+564 ft
-571 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Nivolas-Vermelle (Isère)
A lovely, pleasant and varied walk. There are no difficulties to be feared, as the elevation gain is well distributed.
Towards Quinsonnas, you will have beautiful views of the mountains. You will pass three interesting buildings: the Château de Quinsonnas, the Demeure de Fichaillon and the Church of Vermelle. The icing on the cake is the descent into the charming valley of the Verneicu stream.
Walk between Le Bourg and Trept
4.52 mi
+440 ft
-440 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Dizimieu (Isère)
A short hike through woods and fields that is also suitable for families.
Circular route starting from Villemoirieu
8.64 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,063 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Villemoirieu (Isère)
Circular route with both covered and open sections, views of the beautiful Manoir de Mallin, views of Lake Moras, views of the Alps, passing through hamlets with old stone houses, and a spring hidden in a cave.
Villemoirieu Tower
8.09 mi
+604 ft
-610 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villemoirieu (Isère)
We will tour the hamlets of this unusual commune, where the town hall, school, church, cemetery and village hall are located outside the residential areas. We will discover several châteaux, a bread oven and panoramic views of the Ain plain.
Through the woods of Perrier and Fontenaille
5.13 mi
+633 ft
-610 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Dizimieu (Isère)
This is a pleasant hike that can also be done in hot weather as 90% of the route is in the shade of the woods.
The Devil's Stone route in Artas
8.63 mi
+778 ft
-764 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Artas (Isère)
This is a walk with little elevation gain and no difficulty, except for the distance. You will stroll through the rolling countryside of northern Isère. As a bonus, you can walk around the Pierre du Diable (Devil's Rock) and maybe even climb it!
Stroll through the medieval town of Crémieu
3.58 mi
+331 ft
-325 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Crémieu (Isère)
This circuit offers a glimpse of the medieval town of Crémieu.
Loop between Crémieu and Dizimieu
7.99 mi
+866 ft
-863 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Crémieu (Isère)
A route with changing landscapes between the Lyon plain and the Alps, shaded in summer with glimpses of the Alps.
Saint-Hippolyte via the Gorges de la Fusa
3.30 mi
+266 ft
-266 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Crémieu (Isère)
Explore Saint-Hippolyte by following the Ruisseau de Vaud through the Gorges de la Fusa, whilst discovering Fontaine Martine and the Resistance’s clandestine printing press.
The Tramolé to Culin loop
8.08 mi
+564 ft
-587 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Culin (Isère)
A walk along the paths and small tarmac roads of northern Isère. It presents one challenge: a steep, rutted descent that may worry occasional walkers. Otherwise, there is little elevation gain.
In the valleys and on the plateau around Les Éparres
8.50 mi
+1,060 ft
-1,063 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Les Éparres (Isère)
A beautiful hike offering stunning views of the Bugey Mountains, the Épine Massif and the Chartreuse, with the Alps in the background.
Circular north of Charantonnay
5.78 mi
+358 ft
-344 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Charantonnay (Isère)
This is a short, unpretentious walk, offering nothing more than the chance to get some fresh air and stretch your legs.
La Croix de Bénédict from Charantonnay
7.73 mi
+459 ft
-440 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Charantonnay (Isère)
A short walk on quiet tarmac roads and dry paths but with no shade (so best avoided in summer). Near the Croix de Bénédict, there are two orientation tables with views of the Monts du Lyonnais and the Bugey mountains, as well as the Alps, the Chartreuse and the Vercors.