The Grange Dimière loop

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An easy walk around Lake Paladru, allowing you to discover some fascinating Carthusian buildings. The Grange Dimière is a listed building and, higher up, the former Carthusian monastery, which is now privately owned and not open to visitors.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.70 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 126 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 118 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 608 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 506 m
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Lake Paladru
Path
The wash house
Along the Abbey

Description of the walk

Park in the car park near the church in Le Pin.

(S/E) Take the road south-east towards Charavines, staying on the pavements as this is the main road in Le Pin and is quite busy. At the entrance to Le Pin, join the crossroads with the Chemin de Champ Mallet at a cross.

(1) Turn right onto this wide path, following the yellow markings and signs for Pagetière and OT Charavines. Join the D17 road.

(2) Cross with great caution as this is a very busy road where vehicles travel fast. Continue with the Lac de Paladru on your left. Follow the Boutelière area and, after a short descent, you will reach the Pagetière district in Charavines.

(3) Take the second road on the right to quickly reach a hairpin bend. Continue left on the road to reach a new crossroads, Fayard. Take the road on the right at this crossroads. Shortly afterwards, the tarmac becomes a track and, following an almost horizontal path, rejoins the D17.

(4) Cross it again with the same precautions. Follow the path above this road to reach the Grange Dimière crossroads. Turn right and you will easily reach it.

(5) Take the opportunity to read the information panel explaining the complete restoration of this site. Then you have two options:
- continue along the road,
- or turn left onto the yellow-marked path that joins theGR®65further up.
The route described is the first option. You will reach the old monastery, the former Chartreuse de la Sylve Bénite Abbey.

(6) Turn right onto theGR®65, passing in front of the abbey walls. Follow the red and whiteGR® markings and enter a remarkable deciduous forest. Begin a slight descent to reach the hamlet of Chassignieux. Reach the central crossroads with four directions.

(7) Leave theGR® and turn right (signposted Le Pin) onto the small road. Pass the wash house below. Walk uphill for a short distance to reach the top of the small hill, where you will come to a junction with a farm track.

(8) Take it on the left, keep on it and return to the initial crossroads of the Chemin de Champ Mallet.

(1) Turn left onto the Route du Pin to return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 523 m - Parking near the church in Le Pin
  2. 1 : km 0.41 - alt. 525 m - Crossroads of the loop
  3. 2 : km 1.14 - alt. 526 m - D17
  4. 3 : km 2.86 - alt. 508 m - Pagetiere
  5. 4 : km 4.66 - alt. 566 m - D17
  6. 5 : km 5.22 - alt. 565 m - Grange Dimière
  7. 6 : km 6.01 - alt. 601 m - Sylvestre Bénite Charterhouse
  8. 7 : km 7.94 - alt. 541 m - Chassignieux
  9. 8 : km 8.54 - alt. 540 m - Farm track
  10. S/E : km 9.7 - alt. 525 m - Parking near the church in Le Pin

Notes

No water source.
Picnic facilities available near the abbey.
Important note: the route ofthe GR®65at the abbey is incorrect on the IGN map. The map shows it above the abbey, but it is now below it, as indicated on the route.

Worth a visit

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 37 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
andrebayle
andrebayle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant little 9-kilometre walk with occasional views of the lake, though the trees are bare at this time of year. Mostly on paths.

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Prieur_christian
Prieur_christian

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We had already done this route four years ago. It was just as enjoyable as ever: an easy route with mostly paths offering beautiful, unobstructed views of the mountains.

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NALLA
NALLA

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant, easy hike.

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Nightster
Nightster

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very pleasant route, lovely views of the lake, accurate map, 2½ hour walk, nice trails and woodland. I recommend it, thank you

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pieroviso
pieroviso

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with a stop for those who wish to take a break by the lake or even on the public beach at Charavines.
This hike is truly picturesque, offering a mix of water, countryside and heritage.

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Jrandomardi
Jrandomardi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk through a bucolic and relaxing landscape.
After (6): when you reach the hamlet and the road, turn left before reaching the central crossroads with four directions.

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opsalys
opsalys

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Trip taken in March, without encountering anyone.
A beautiful ride with definite historical interest for the Carthusian complex.
a flat route with beautiful paths and, unfortunately, many paved roads.

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davidelea38
davidelea38

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with several points of interest... during the week, I didn't see anyone else, as is the case on 95% of my walks with Visorando... which suits me perfectly... I should point out that I only use GPS to follow the route.

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Audrey38490
Audrey38490
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike with varied landscapes: lake, paths, forest, monuments...

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ouverture
ouverture

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Great hike and a beautiful harvest of large chestnuts

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les marcheuses de veurey
les marcheuses de veurey

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The route was very well signposted, with the tithe barn and the Sylve Bénite forest well worth seeing
We had a wonderful day
No difficulties whatsoever

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Cassandra181119
Cassandra181119

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I loved this route, it was hilly, I'll do it again

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Hibiscussafi
Hibiscussafi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a very cool route with varied landscapes and beautiful views of the lake.
We did it yesterday and got a bit hot in the afternoon 😉
a swim afterwards was a must, what a treat!

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DAVID jean luc
DAVID jean luc
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very interesting walk. Great view of Lake Paladrut

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Astrid3842
Astrid3842

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 19, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely country walk with a few views of Lake Paladru.
In summer, you can take a dip after your walk, which is very pleasant!
There are often exhibitions at the Grange Dimière, which can add an extra dimension to the walk.
After the Grange Dimière, I recommend taking the short section of the GR 65 to reach the Abbaye de la Sylve Bénite. It's a little longer than the road but much prettier.
We did this walk on a Saturday afternoon and there were lots of people along the entire route.
As the walk is almost entirely flat, the walking time is a little overestimated. It took us two and a quarter hours, including a good break at the Grange Dimière.

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