Les Trois Chênes

Family walk along the edge of the woods and through the fields above Lake Paladru.

Details

n°26199

Creation:
11 May 2013

Last update:
15 Nov 2025

Last review:
08 Aug 2023

Activity: Walking
Distance: 2.52 km
Average duration: 0h 55
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 29 m
Descent: - 29 m
Highest point: 621 m
Lowest point: 584 m

Country: France
Area: Dauphiné
District: Paladru (38137|38850)
Start/End: N 45.50361° / E 5.570953°
IGN map(s): Ref. 3233SB
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Description of the walk

Park at the Trois Chênes crossroads (Valencogne, Charancieu and Paladru roads).

(S/E) Take the Valencogne road on the right. Continue along this road until you reach the crossroads before the Étang du Vivier lake.

(1) Turn left onto the wide path marked "VTT" (mountain biking). At the next crossroads, turn left again. Stay on this track until you reach the farm.

(2) Turn right onto a small path and join a road. Turn left onto this road. Then take a short descent leading to the Paladru road.

(3) Then climb up to the left to reach the car park (S/E), continuing straight ahead.

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 592 m - Carrefour des Trois Chènes
1 : km 0.45 - alt. 611 m - Mountain bike trail junction
2 : km 0.96 - alt. 613 m - Farm
3 : km 1.62 - alt. 585 m - RD Paladru - Les Trois Chènes
S/E : km 2.52 - alt. 592 m - Carrefour des Trois Chènes

Notes

A family walk requiring no special equipment.

Worth a visit

Paladru and its lake are a few kilometres away .

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5

Based on 18 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5

Route interest
3.8 / 5

Iéna

08 Aug 2023 at 18:28 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The perfect hike when you don't have much time. Some sections are paved, but that doesn't detract from the enjoyment.

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slumbering

10 Oct 2022 at 11:13 7200

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The start of the walk is really pleasant, especially in autumn. Lots of colours.
However, two-thirds of the route is along a road with fairly heavy traffic. So I wouldn't say it's really a "family walk", especially if you have young children. Nevertheless, we had a lovely time in this beautiful countryside . Thank you for the itinerary

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PascalT38

22 Aug 2022 at 10:08 7200

Overall rating : 2.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

Very disappointed: no views and almost the entire time on the road

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Delly

04 Jul 2022 at 23:03 7200 • Edited: 04 Jul 2022 at 23:03 7200

Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

If you have several cars, you will not be able to park at the indicated starting point, as it is not a car park. We parked on the side of the road upstream from the starting point.
Much of the hike takes place on the road, which is very busy and has no footpath. It is rather dangerous with children. We ended up completely changing the route so that we could enjoy the many trails nearby and discover the Vivier pond.

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Madri

14 Sep 2020 at 18:13 7200

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Perfect for a family outing!

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Eiko38

07 Nov 2017 at 07:16 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A slight uncertainty about which road to take at the start, but otherwise a pleasant country walk for the whole family, alternating between small roads and paths, with no difficulty whatsoever.

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mbonnefoy

22 Aug 2017 at 22:14 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

I don't understand why this route passes close to a beautiful pond without going there and follows tarmac roads in the sun, when there are such beautiful shaded paths in the woods right next to it.

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anne-sophie.randonnée

21 Mar 2017 at 10:05 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

very beautiful scenery in the surrounding area, best enjoyed on a clear day, but in any case, it is easy and therefore accessible and enjoyable for everyone!

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bernardino

12 Mar 2017 at 15:24 3600

Thank you very much for your comment on this walk above Lake Paladru. I am delighted that you and, above all, your mother enjoyed it. And of course, regardless of how long it takes, what matters is the satisfaction of a good walk.
Have a nice evening

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escarpolette goguette

12 Mar 2017 at 13:08 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 12, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A great little hike with a magnificent view of the Chartreuse mountains. I did it with my 79-year-old mum. As she's not in the first flush of youth, the hike took 1 hour and 5 minutes. It's not difficult at all, just a lovely family walk.

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anubis380

23 Feb 2017 at 11:18 3600

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 13, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A very short walk, a detour to the Vivier pond would be welcome

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buissard

07 Nov 2016 at 12:22 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 05, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

very pleased with this little walk

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Cédric R4.

12 Sep 2016 at 17:46 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Very good with three children aged 6, 4 and 2.
short picnic stop, saw a few hazelnuts.
the only downside was leaving to park the car.
duration and distance were very good with young children.

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Gil38

09 May 2016 at 09:55 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A gentle stroll after major surgery. Magnificent views of Mont Blanc and a relaxing atmosphere of hills and forests

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sylvieargoud

02 Nov 2015 at 10:55 3600

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 02, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

walk with a friend this morning... A bit short as it took 40 minutes instead of the 50 minutes to 1 hour indicated. But beautiful scenery, especially at this time of year with the autumn leaves!