The Belvédère de la Vierge in Moirans-en-Montagne

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A short walk to help you explore the hills of Moirans-en-Montagne.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 1.81 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 358 ft
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    Descent: - 358 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,402 ft
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    Lowest point: 2,018 ft
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Mossy woodland and panoramic views
Town of Moirans-en-Montagne
Toy Museum
Saint Nicolas Church, Moirans-en-Montagne

Description of the walk

Park in the car park behind Moirans-en-Montagne Town Hall.

(S/E) Leave the car park via Rue Voltaire and head due south along Avenue Jean Jaurès. At the bend at the end of the street, continue to the right along Rue du Mont Robert for about 150 m.

(1) Take the hairpin bend towards the Belvédère de la Vierge. Take the small path on the right and continue along this path, ignoring any paths coming from your left.

(2) At the Belvédère de la Vierge, enjoy the view overlooking the town of Moirans-en-Montagne. Continue along the path heading due north.

(3) Another small viewpoint overlooking the football ground and the industrial estate. Continue downhill to Rue Voltaire, then turn right to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,044 ft - Car park behind Moirans-en-Montagne Town Hall
  2. 1 : mi 0.46 - alt. 2,073 ft - Hairpin bend
  3. 2 : mi 0.99 - alt. 2,395 ft - La Vierge Viewpoint
  4. 3 : mi 1.34 - alt. 2,185 ft - Another lovely viewpoint
  5. S/E : mi 1.81 - alt. 2,044 ft - Car park behind the town hall in Moirans-en-Montagne

Notes

To view the car park and starting point: click here
There are no water points along the route.
Make sure you wear suitable footwear and bring walking poles.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
3.7 / 5
GGR69
GGR69

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The snow made some sections very tricky – steep, slippery slopes – particularly towards the end of the route.

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Valrog
Valrog
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

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

The walk is pleasant and enjoyable, but the view from the lookout point is rather disappointing.

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Anna25390
Anna25390
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through the forest with a stunning view of Moirans and the surrounding area.
An easy walk to follow, with signposts all along the route.
Do be careful, however, if you’re doing this walk with young children – there are a few steep sections at the start and finish. Make sure you wear shoes with good grip!

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