La Cuche

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A challenging hike, very suitable for trail running. The climb is steep, but the switchbacks make it easy. No difficulty and excellent yellow markings all along the way.
The arrival at La Cuche is nice. I also really enjoyed the descent along the Voroize. The hike took 2 hours.
I will do this hike again in winter for training and because it is close to Grenoble. Thanks to the author.

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Date of your route : Sep 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

I chose this hike because of its proximity to Grenoble, its elevation gain and its duration, which I was able to complete in one morning before the rain arrived. Its strong point, as the reviews say, is its 750 m elevation gain over a short distance of 4.5 km. I found the descent boring until the path joined the Voroize (which I didn't know). No viewpoints, but the reviews had mentioned this. Veurey is a pretty village, by the way.
The hike is not technically difficult and is very well marked with yellow signs.
Thank you for this hike!

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Date of your route : Nov 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Reconnaissance hike for a group of seniors the climb is very pleasant in the forest, although there are a few steep sections. We climbed to the small summit where the high-voltage power line passes, which allows for a slightly wider view of the northern plains. The descent, which is also quite steep in places, takes place in a wild valley along a small stream. All in all, a beautiful circular loop with a good elevation gain

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Date of your route : Apr 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We had a good day.

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Date of your route : Nov 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful autumn hike through the woods with views of the Grenoble basin from the summit.

The climb has a few steep sections but is not difficult.

The hike is well marked with yellow signs.

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Date of your route : Mar 03, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A tough climb to start with, but no particular difficulties. A beautiful hike.

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Date of your route : Jan 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The route is well marked along the entire path; simply follow the yellow markings. The ascent and descent are through the forest, and you emerge from the woods a little at the summit.
There is a beautiful view of the Grenoble valley from the highest point of the walk, but the rest of the route offers very little in the way of scenery. It's still enjoyable, though, for a fairly short walk with quite a bit of elevation gain! It took me 3 hours at a moderate pace, so this walk is perfect for an afternoon.

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Date of your route : Nov 12, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant climb along a beautiful path that becomes more difficult towards the end.
The descent is pleasant except for one section where the path has been badly damaged by tree felling.
Can be done in all seasons but is very pleasant in summer as it is cool.

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Thank you for your comment about this hike, which, as mentioned, is an outing that hiking enthusiasts in Grenoble can enjoy in (almost) all seasons. Your comment prompted me to reread this description, which I have updated to reflect the latest software updates.
I have added a heritage link about the Templar tower in Veurey.

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Date of your route : Apr 04, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello,

We went up to La Cuche, completing a circular loop.

We organised a "car-free" trip from Grenoble: tram line A to its terminus, then bus line 20 to Veurey-Voroise. We climbed along the Voroize to reach La Cuche, whose tree-covered summit offers little view of the valley, but we stopped at a viewpoint located north of the summit, slightly below and marked in blue, which offers a beautiful view of the entire valley, the Chartreuse, etc. We descended via Trucherelle to reach Noyaray, where we took the bus back.

A winter outing that is highly recommended for Grenoble residents.

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Date of your route : Apr 29, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Small correction regarding the description.
Contrary to what is written, you should not go to the hamlet of Ezy.
After the "La Cuche" sign, continue until you reach the "réservoir alt 860m" sign, then turn right towards Veurey la Rive, following the Templar trail.
Do not follow the sign for Ezy.

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Date of your route : Nov 11, 2014
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Apart from an interesting view once at the summit, in the meadow, over La Sure and La Buffe, the ascent and descent are through forest, with no viewpoints; the ascent and descent are often quite steep and rather slippery; in the last third of the hike, there are tricky river crossings, including a landslide in progress, which is likely to get worse and would not be easy to get around; it's a shame we didn't take any photos

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