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Le Rafour (2180m) walks
Petit and Grand Replomb via Lac de Crop
Visorando Member
9.89 mi
+5,302 ft
-5,318 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Laval (Isère)
A wild hike in Belledonne, beneath the rocks of l’Homme and le Ferouillet, skirting well-trodden paths yet staying far enough away to offer unique views of the varied landscape surrounding Lac de Crop.
The vegetation and streams are particularly stunning in autumn, and setting off early in the morning guarantees a chance to spot chamois or ibex.
Walks near Le Rafour (2180m)
Pont de la Betta - Lac Blanc
7.77 mi
+4,072 ft
-1,286 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Laval (Isère)
First stage of this lovely circular route in Belledonne, with the magnificent mountain lake, Lac Blanc, as the final backdrop.
Sept Laux Day 1
7.18 mi
+4,232 ft
-1,614 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Laval (Isère)
A very beautiful stage in the Belledonne Massif, starting from the mountain pastures, which takes us through a mineral world to a setting of tranquillity on the edge of the Sept Laux (seven lakes).
Lac Blanc – Lac de Crop – Pont de la Betta
6.94 mi
+1,972 ft
-4,715 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Agnès (Isère) (Isère)
The second stage of this Tour du Grand Replomb takes you through a rocky landscape with a steep descent towards Lac de Crop.
From Lac de la Jasse to Prapoutel via Gros Cailloux
3.08 mi
+2,241 ft
-2,684 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Les Adrets (Isère)
This is a magnificent, easy walk that takes you through many beautiful natural sites, with breathtaking views of the Grésivaudan valley and the Chartreuse mountains.
Lac de la Jasse and Col de Bédina
4.20 mi
+410 ft
-2,562 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Les Adrets (Isère)
A beautiful high-altitude lake accessible by chairlift from Prapoutel. Descent via the wilder side of the resort. Passes by Gros Caillou, a popular spot for climbers.
Sept Laux J2
10.35 mi
+2,408 ft
-5,026 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from La Ferrière (Isère) (Isère)
The second stage of this circular route in the Belledonne Massif, sometimes along a balcony trail, sometimes through wild valleys, takes you around the Allevard Massif.
⚠️15/06/2026: a notice indicates a rockfall at Cul de la Vieille between 2 and 3, making it impossible to follow this route. You must take the GR®738 as a detour. Please let us know in the comments if you have any information regarding the lifting of this notice.
Chamrousse - Refuge de la Pra
5.50 mi
+1,991 ft
-2,451 ft
4h 15
Difficult
Departure from Chamrousse (Isère)
Well known to Grenoble residents, this hike offers superb views of all the surrounding mountains, including Chartreuse, Vercors, Grandes Rousses, Taillefer and Belledonne. As soon as you arrive at the top of the cable car, your gaze is drawn to La Meije, which looks so close.⚠️ This hike can only be done on foot from 30 June to 1 October ⚠️
Croix de Chamrousse - Refuge de la Pra
4.08 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,539 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chamrousse (Isère)
An easy hike to start your Belledone traverse gently. No fewer than four lakes dot the route, most of which are suitable for swimming and/or a nap. This description treats the hike as a one-way trip, but a day trip (there and back) is also possible.A more challenging alternative is available; see here
Le Pal de Fer
1.43 mi
+2,001 ft
-0 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Crolles (Isère)
An original outing that allows you to discover the superb work carried out here for the construction of the Touvet funicular railway. The ascent is on foot and the descent, to relieve the knees, is by funicular.
(Please note): This route is currently closed. See explanations here
(Comment from a hiker) dated 18 June 2023: small difficult section: crossing the scree slope where you need to use two ropes to reach the path in the forest.
Easy