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Laffrey walks
Tour of the great lake of Laffrey
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7.32 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,024 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Laffrey (Isère)
This is a beautiful, easy hike with relatively little elevation gain, which will allow you to discover the lakes of Matheysine and the surrounding mountains.
Circular at Bois des Rochassières
3.33 mi
+289 ft
-289 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Laffrey (Isère)
A lovely walk starting from the Prairie de la Rencontre, near Lac Mort and Lac de Laffrey, perfect for families as it’s very peaceful and offers a real treat for the eyes.
Beauregard viewpoint in the Conest mountain
5.52 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,444 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Vaulx (Isère)
One of the most beautiful mountain pastures in the region: the Conest mountain, whose Beauregard viewpoint offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Grenoble mountain triptych: Vercors, Chartreuse and Belledonne to the north, and the Jonche valley and its lakes, as well as the Grande Tête de l'Obiou to the south.
Circular around the hamlet of Les Arnauds, returning via the hamlet's combe trail.
Beauregard from Le Villaret and return via Les Arnauds
7.21 mi
+2,057 ft
-2,060 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Vaulx (Isère)
This hike is a real treat for the eyes, with the summit of Beauregard in the Connex offering a sweeping panorama of southern Isère and all the surrounding mountain ranges, particularly the Laffrey Lakes. This circular route also allows you to discover the small, typical hamlets of the Matheysine region.
Circular route around the lakes of the Matheysin plateau and Pierre Percée
9.03 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,273 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Théoffrey (Isère)
A fairly easy hike to discover three of the four lakes on the Matheysin plateau and one of the wonders of the Dauphiné, the Pierre Percée.
The route is well signposted and marked, partly in the shade and offering beautiful views of the Matheysin and the surrounding mountain ranges (Obiou, Vercors).
Le Grand Serre via La Grande Cuche
7.66 mi
+3,730 ft
-3,737 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Barthélemy-de-Séchilienne (Isère)
A climb to the Grand Serre from the village of Le Sapey, following the ridge of the Grande Cuche.Steep sections and several unmarked stretches.
Around Lake Pétichet via Le Crey
5.56 mi
+840 ft
-823 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Théoffrey (Isère)
This short hike allows you to explore part of the Matheysin Plateau, including one of its four lakes, Lake Pétichet. With no particular difficulty, this route is suitable for families and can be enjoyed in any season as it is well shaded. You’ll discover some lovely views of the lakes and the Grand Serre massif, the Thabor and the Piquet de Nantes.
Vizille viewpoint, return via Les Rivoirands
5.97 mi
+1,814 ft
-1,798 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vizille (Isère)
This challenging walk will take you to the Vizille viewpoint, which offers a stunning view over Vizille and the surrounding area as far as the Vercors massif. The second section takes you a little higher as you continue along the path climbing towards the hamlet of Montsec. At the junction leading to the hamlet of Les Rivoirands, the view opens out towards the Taillefer massif and the summit of the Grand Serre. The descent allows you to explore the hamlet of Les Rivoirands and its few traditional houses.
Peaks of Beauregard and La Peyrouse
4.49 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,129 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Vaulx (Isère)
This relatively short and easy hike takes you to two modest peaks offering magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. It also takes you to one of the largest mountain pastures in the department.
La Pierre Percée from Notre-Dame-de-Vaulx
6.58 mi
+1,243 ft
-1,266 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Vaulx (Isère)
This is an additional and original way to access the Pierre Percée, a marvel of the Dauphiné region. The site overlooks the entire Matheysine area and offers magnificent views of all the surrounding mountains.
After climbing through the forest, the route opens out onto meadows, and the descent to the Motte d'Aveillans is clear.
Circular route around the three peaks of Conest
10.90 mi
+2,953 ft
-2,979 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Vaulx (Isère)
This lovely circular route takes you to the Conest (or Conex or Connex) summit plateau, which is a vast area of pasture.Although the climb may seem a little long, it is very pleasant and a magnificent reward awaits the hiker once at the top: a 360° panorama offering views of the Belledonne, Taillefer, Grandes-Rousses, Dévoluy and Vercors mountain ranges.The ‘Difficult’ rating is due to the combination of distance and elevation gain, both of which are significant.
La Roche viewpoint, starting from Saint-Sauveur
4.23 mi
+2,277 ft
-2,277 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Mésage (Isère)
This walk takes place in the far north of the Conest massif. Although mainly through woodland, it offers a beautiful view over the Vizille plain and the surrounding mountains.
Circular route in the Pays Mésageois
7.13 mi
+1,857 ft
-1,857 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Mésage (Isère)
A lovely walk in peaceful surroundings, ideal for families. Tracks, paths, trails and tarmac combine in the shade of the woodland for most of the route, where you won’t find the crowds.
From Vizille to Monsec
8.25 mi
+2,923 ft
-2,907 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vizille (Isère)
This hike allows you to discover mountain hamlets that were once abandoned and are gradually coming back to life.
The grounds of Vizille Castle
2.20 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Vizille (Isère)
A very pleasant site on the outskirts of Grenoble. Ideal for a family outing.
Les Creys: glacial moraine of the Matheysine lakes
4.05 mi
+417 ft
-400 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Villard-Saint-Christophe (Isère)
Don't worry, we are not in the high mountains and the glacier disappeared 15,000 years ago. The route is easy and short enough to be done with children. It is enjoyable and educational, with two panels explaining the geological evolution of the region and the formation of the Matheysine lakes.
The Croix de Côte Rotte
6.51 mi
+2,940 ft
-2,940 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Villard-Saint-Christophe (Isère)
The Croix de Côte Rotte, visible on the flank of the Grand Serre from the village of Villard-Saint-Christophe, offers a superb view of the lakes of Matheysine and the Vercors. We invite you to discover it on this route through the forest and the mountain pastures.
Moderator’s warning dated 24/08/2020: Warning! Issue regarding private property between (6) and (7). Try to bypass the private property.
Saint-Michel Monastery via the hamlet of Saint-Sauveur
5.01 mi
+1,299 ft
-1,299 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Champ-sur-Drac (Isère)
This short hike allows you to discover the local heritage: the site of the old gypsum quarries, the hamlet of Saint-Sauveur and the ruins of Saint-Michel monastery. It also offers a breathtaking view of the Drac valley, the Vercors and the Grenoble conurbation.
The Gouret Cross
4.01 mi
+1,827 ft
-1,827 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Villard-Saint-Christophe (Isère)
From Villard-Saint-Christophe, there are many hikes possible in the Tabor massif, but the Croix de Gouret is the most accessible and offers beautiful views of the Matheysine, Vercors and Dévoluy lakes.
The route suggested here is the shortest and offers interesting views, but other routes starting from the village are also possible.