The Peuil peat bog via Savoyères

This circuit has the advantage of being able to be interrupted at any time for a shorter return. It can also be the starting point for a long hike to Le Moucherotte to the north or the Col de l'Arc to the south. Finally, for very young children, there is a short round trip to the peat bog, a unique feature in this area. The views of the other mountains are only possible from the peat bog, as the rest of the hike is in the woods until Savoyères.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.00 km
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    Average duration: 3h 35 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 357 m
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    Descent: - 350 m

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    Highest point: 1,135 m
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    Lowest point: 855 m

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Description of the walk

Access via the narrow, winding road clearly signposted "Le Peuil" from Seyssins or Claix. A car park has been provided at the starting point, altitude 931, to the left of the communications pylon.

(S/E) At the exit of the car park, a path climbs up to your left across fields, heading west, and is particularly well marked (green and white signs). Continue to the summit.

(1) Turn right (north) and follow the ridge, which offers beautiful views of the mountains and the peat bog on your left. Continue along the path on the right until you reach the end of the field.

(2) Take the path and turn left onto the track heading west. You will reach the Sentier du Périmètre.

(3) Take it on the left (south-west) towards Savoyères (sign: 3.67 km). Reach the Clairière des Douze Apôtres (see possible variations in the Practical Information section).

(4) Continue straight ahead on trail no. 3 uphill, ignoring the yellow cross on a tree
You will soon reach another fork; take the main path on the left. Look for two red stripes on a few trees on your right, with a sign marked "12", indicating a forest plot. You will then reach another fork.

(5) Take the path slightly to the right going uphill to the south, ignoring the path going downhill to the left. At the next crossroads, you will find a path markedPR® Jaune.

(6) Take it on the right and continue towards Savoyères (sign: 1.69 km). Stay on this good path, ignoring the paths on either side, and you will reach a new fork.

(7) Leave the path leading directly to Savoyères on your right. Continue straight ahead towards the Col de l'Arc and the Combe du Cerisier, heading south-west. After crossing two streams and a final steep climb, you will come to a wide forest path. Turn left, heading south.

At an elevation of 1,111 metres, you will come to another fork at Bois de la Pissarde: continue straight ahead, heading south towards Savoyères (2.46 km), ignoring the path that climbs to the right. After two hairpin bends, you will come to another crossroads.

(8) Take the path back to the left towards the north. Be careful, it is a little hidden at the end of a large wood storage or turning area (Biaucoin sign, 1040m, direction Savoyères at 1.76km).
Continue along this path, ignoring any other paths that branch off. To do this, follow the yellow markings on the trees. You will reach Savoyères.

(9) Cross an area that looks like a courtyard to reach the road. Follow it northwards (sign for Savoyères alt: 862m, Le Peuil 2.55km, the peat bog 2.6km). You will reach the Ferme du Crêt du Loup.

(10) Stay on the road to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 927 m - Parking, communication tower
  2. 1 : km 0.4 - alt. 978 m - Follow the ridge on the right
  3. 2 : km 0.88 - alt. 973 m - Map box for the peat bog
  4. 3 : km 1.11 - alt. 977 m - Perimeter Trail
  5. 4 : km 1.86 - alt. 983 m - Clearing of the 12 Apostles at the start
  6. 5 : km 2.17 - alt. 1,011 m - Clearing of the 12 Apostles end
  7. 6 : km 2.57 - alt. 1,053 m - Fourche, climb up opposite
  8. 7 : km 3.48 - alt. 1,069 m - At the fork, continue climbing straight ahead
  9. 8 : km 5.3 - alt. 1,037 m - Return to Savoyères on the left
  10. 9 : km 6.98 - alt. 859 m - Savoyères, return to the tarmac
  11. 10 : km 8.08 - alt. 922 m - Ferme du Crêt du Loup
  12. S/E : km 9 - alt. 927 m - Parking, communication tower

Notes

The start of the hike on a paved road towards the peat bog has been replaced by a very well-marked trail. As a result, the old information signs have not been replaced in the direction of this tour. There is a welcome sign at the car park, which you will miss if you immediately take the trail when you leave the car park.

There are some beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and a remarkable view of the peat bog. Access to the peat bog is obviously prohibited to protect rare flowers and amphibians.

(2) A box contains maps explaining the peat bog and its geological formation.

(4) Variants:
a) return to the car park via the left-hand path, taking path no. 2,
b) ignore the path on the right that leads higher up the slope, which is quite difficult.

Depending on the season, the streams may be more or less active. Otherwise, there is no drinking water.
Hiking boots and walking sticks are recommended.
GPS and Visorando can be very helpful in finding the right trail, as there are many logging trails and it can sometimes be confusing.

Worth a visit

(10) Le Crêt du Loup farmhouse inn: stop for a break with "slow food" (sic) – the advertising sign is humorously written.

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.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 26 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
uiageoise
uiageoise

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A pleasant walk despite a few patches of fog. We were able to celebrate Christmas in the shelter of the Pouil farm.

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User 22967090

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Fairly easy hike. The elevation gain is mainly a gentle climb during the first half of the route.
The start of the hike is very well signposted with explanations about the peat bogs and the location of the glaciers 25,000 years ago.

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User 10245985

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

It's a beautiful, easy spring hike.
Thanks, Visorando!

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Bea2Gre
Bea2Gre

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We took the wrong route by taking the path parallel to the small road (usable outside grazing season) that leads to Savoyères. In the hamlet, we turned right into the courtyard of the old school to take the uphill path marked in yellow.
In the hamlet, a farm sells goat's cheese, but I didn't note the opening hours.
There were quite a few people near the peat bog, as it was the holiday season.
There are only two cards left in the box. Too bad.

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andrebayle
andrebayle

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk, not very busy in November, sheltered by trees after skirting around the peat bog

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sempervivum
sempervivum

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The first part is very popular with families on Sundays, and the car park fills up quickly. Beautiful deciduous forest in October. Option to take a detour along the peat bog discovery trail.

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mamiFFF
mamiFFF

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

No change

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kiki dintrono
kiki dintrono

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy, shaded walk

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c.Line
c.Line

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Enjoy your walk!

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brittou
brittou

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

At No. 6, the GPX file is not entirely accurate. Follow the directions in the guidebook
At point 7, turn left instead of right. For the rest of the guide, everything is indicated with great precision.

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guy.zoppello
guy.zoppello

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike for getting back into activity with a group.

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skyppyy38360
skyppyy38360

Hello, could you tell me where this discrepancy is so that I can correct the map?

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Remy Brazier
Remy Brazier

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Discrepancy on a limited section between the route provided, the IGN map and the actual trail

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afaurie
afaurie

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

a great idea near Grenoble, with no hassle,
with century-old fir and spruce trees, incredibly tall and healthy

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Gast38
Gast38

I only have a photo of the map displayed at the exit of the car park. How can I send it to you?

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