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Marnans walks
From Marnans to the Étang des Mermes
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4.87 mi
+620 ft
-594 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Marnans (Isère)
You will walk through beautiful woodland, with a few quick views of the Pilat, Lyonnais and Vercors mountains
It's a fairly short walk, but at times it goes up and down, so it's quite demanding on the legs.
La Combe des Mermes
4.50 mi
+571 ft
-568 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Marnans (Isère)
Starting from the Priory of Marnans (12th century), discover the Forest of Chambaran, its ponds and its wildlife. In September, at night, hear the bellowing of the stags.
Étang des Essarts via the Tourbière des Planchettes
3.07 mi
+128 ft
-131 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Bressieux (Isère)
Walk in the Chambaran forest. Discover ponds and wetlands. Discover rare plants and a species of dragonfly called "Codulegastre annelé" at the Tourbière des Planchettes.
From Viriville to Marnans
7.42 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,427 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Viriville (Isère)
This walk takes you around the small La Pérouse valley between Viriville and Marnans. On the way there, you climb up to the Madonna of Sainte-Baudille.
Discover the Roybon plateau
6.16 mi
+371 ft
-374 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Roybon (Isère)
A nice little walk that allows you to get some fresh air without getting your shoes muddy when the paths are very muddy, as it takes place almost exclusively on small asphalt roads. No difficulty, the elevation gain is very gentle and gradual.
The tour from Charpennes to Saint-Siméon-de-Bressieux
5.15 mi
+758 ft
-748 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Siméon-de-Bressieux (Isère)
This short walk takes you up the Charpennes hill, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of:
- from the north-east to the south: the Bièvre glacial plain, Mont du Chat, Chartreuse, and a few peaks of Vercors,
- and due west, Pilat and the Monts du Lyonnais.
In very good weather, between Mont du Chat and Chartreuse, you may be able to see the summit of Mont Blanc.
Otherwise, you can wander between hedgerows and forests along the Chambarans moraine.
In the footsteps of the lords of Bressieux
12.73 mi
+1,342 ft
-1,335 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Siméon-de-Bressieux (Isère)
A hike steeped in history through a landscape of forests and ponds.
From Bressieux to Le Billoux via Les Fouillouses
8.71 mi
+1,348 ft
-1,352 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bressieux (Isère)
A varied walk, located on the northern foothills of the Chambarans. You walk along a small stream before climbing the hills to enjoy some interesting views. You finish the walk at the imposing medieval castle of Bressieux.
There are no difficulties to worry about, except for the distance and two slightly steep hills.
From Thodure to Le Nid
9.22 mi
+804 ft
-778 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Thodure (Isère)
An easy walk in the heart of the Dauphiné countryside. It offers beautiful views of the Pilat peaks and, on a clear day, some views of the summit of Mont Blanc.
From Montfalcon to the chapel of Serrein
9.16 mi
+856 ft
-873 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montfalcon (Isère)
Hike from Montfalcon to the Chapel of Serein in Saint-Clair-sur-Galaure through countryside and woods.
This hike is a longer version of the hike from the Chapel of Serrein to Montfalcon Castle, with different routes.
Chambaran - From Etang Fouaty to Chapelle Saint-Alban
10.49 mi
+833 ft
-833 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Roybon (Isère)
The first part of the walk takes place in the coolness of the Chambaran forest. Then you walk along the ridge and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
La Vernerette Circular
7.26 mi
+486 ft
-505 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Roybon (Isère)
A bucolic hike in the Chambaran with superb views of the Vercors and, in particular, the Grand Veymont.
In Mandrin country
7.87 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,325 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Brion (Isère) (Isère)
Wind through the valleys between Brion and Saint-Michel-de-Saint-Geoirs, then climb up to the ridge where you will have 360° views of Mezenc, Pilat, the Plaine de la Bièvre, the Chartreuse, Belledone, and the Vercors.
End by walking through Mouillasson forest to get back to your vehicle.
Bressieux Castle as seen from Brezins
7.26 mi
+541 ft
-528 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Brézins (Isère)
A short, easy walk apart from the climb up to the castle, from where you’ll have a beautiful view of the Bièvre plain and the peaks of the Pilat.
The Bois des Burettes tour
2.98 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Marcilloles (Isère)
A short walk in the heart of the Bièvre plain. An oasis of calm and greenery.
From the village of Sardieu to the Bois des Burettes
6.18 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Sardieu (Isère)
A lovely, easy walk (no elevation gain) in the heart of the Bièvre plain. On a clear day, you can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. You will also pass by the charming ponds of the Bois des Burettes.
The Secret Wood of Gargamelle
4.37 mi
+220 ft
-223 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Roybon (Isère)
Immerse yourself in the Chambaran Forest from the Trappe.
Head to Gargamelle, a ruin in a clearing, to see the Smurfs or, if not, deer or roe deer.
Walk part of the Way of St James in Chambaran.
Please note: this is an old, manual GPS track, see reviews
The Saint-Pierre-de-Bressieux ridge from Saint-Geoirs
4.13 mi
+633 ft
-640 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Geoirs (Isère)
Explore the Saint-Pierre-de-Bressieux ridge with stunning views of the village and the plain.
Paths winding through fields and woods.
From the Serrein Chapel to Montfalcon Castle
6.68 mi
+390 ft
-390 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Clair-sur-Galaure (Isère)
A short, varied walk on the hillside of Saint-Clair-sur-Galaure. View of the Vercors peaks
Route around Brion
4.22 mi
+538 ft
-531 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Brion (Isère) (Isère)
Starting at the Col de la Croix de Toutes Aures, on the edge of the Chambarans, this easy hike offers beautiful views of the Bièvre plain and the peaks of Chartreuse and Belledonne.
Between Cruzille and Rampode in Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs
4.82 mi
+489 ft
-489 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs (Isère)
A fairly short walk which initially follows the Bièvre plain and the Chanclau Pond before climbing up into the moraine and the woods. The only difficulty is a fairly steep hill.
From the city of Mandrin to the Château de Sillans
5.57 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs (Isère)
A short walk south of the Bièvre plain. On the way there, you can enjoy views of the Chartreuse mountains and, on the way back, the Pilat peaks.
Around the Grand Plâtre hill
6.49 mi
+571 ft
-564 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs (Isère)
This is a varied walk, alternating between woods and pond banks. You can enjoy a few views of the Chartreuse peaks and, if the weather is very clear, even the highest peak of Mont Blanc.
From Dionay to Saint-Antoine l'Abbaye
12.64 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,686 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Dionay (Isère)
You walk along the foothills of the Chambarans until you reach the unmissable medieval village of Saint-Antoine l'Abbaye with its famous abbey. You have constant beautiful views of the northern barrier of the Vercors.
The only difficulty is the high mileage.
The tramway and Dionay pond
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.65 mi
+705 ft
-712 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Dionay (Isère)
Walk starting from Dionay Town Hall.
Set off to explore the tramway and the Chambarans National Forest.
The end of the route offers unobstructed views of the Vercors and Chartreuse mountains.
The Tram Route
5.14 mi
+525 ft
-525 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Dionay (Isère)
Discover the old tramway line linking Saint-Marcellin (38) and Lyon (69).
Beaufort with its fountains and its plain
6.08 mi
+246 ft
-246 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Beaufort (Isère) (Isère)
The first part of this easy route runs alongside a Sensitive Protected Area, the Fontaines de Beaufort. It is home to unique wetland flora and fauna.
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From Bois d'Autimont to Bois des Burettes in Pajay
6.22 mi
+269 ft
-253 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Pajay (Isère)
This circular route passes through the Autimont forest before descending into the Pajay plain. It then enters the Burettes forest and returns to Pajay.
A notable feature on the descent before the plain is a cross dating from 1840 at the corner of a house at the Serclier crossroads. There is a beautiful view of the Chartreuse massif whilst crossing the plain. A pleasant walk thanks to its varied landscapes, including forest and ponds.
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Wallaby circuit
6.19 mi
+308 ft
-308 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Pajay (Isère)
A short walk in the heart of the Pajay plain, but which climbs the hill at the end. It takes place on small, quiet roads or good gravel paths.
Murinais, Chambaran, Le Gollard circular loop
9.61 mi
+1,473 ft
-1,473 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Murinais (Isère)
This hike is a little long, but it offers beautiful views of the Chartreuse, the Vercors and the countryside of the Chambarans foothills.
For those who dislike tarmac, a quarter of the route is on country roads, which are paved but have very little traffic!
Woodland between Montrigaud and Miribel
7.16 mi
+505 ft
-515 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Montrigaud (Drôme)
An easy walk, shaded between the woods of Montrigaud and Miribel.
In wet and/or wintery conditions, the paths can be very muddy. Good walking boots are therefore essential.
In the hills above Montrigaud in the Drôme des Collines
8.30 mi
+820 ft
-843 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montrigaud (Drôme)
A lovely walk in the hills above Montrigaud and Miribel with beautiful views of the Alps, the Vercors, the Roman-Valentinoise plain and the Ardèche mountains.
Circular route starting from Montrigaud
3.93 mi
+308 ft
-325 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Montrigaud (Drôme)
An easy walk starting from the hamlet of Le Bourg, on the road to Saint-Christophe-et-le-Laris.
The Parapluie route in Faramans
6.93 mi
+348 ft
-344 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Faramans (Isère) (Isère)
This walk has no significant elevation gain. The outward journey takes place in the western part of the Liers plain, on a small asphalt road and then on wide stone paths. The return journey follows the ridge of the wooded Faramans moraine.
From Saint-Hilaire-de-la-Côte to the airport
5.33 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-de-la-Côte (Isère)
A short, easy walk in the heart of the Bièvre plain. You’ll enjoy views of the surrounding peaks: Chartreuse, Vercors, Pilat.
Halfway along the route, you’ll walk alongside the runway at Saint-Geoirs Airport and may be lucky enough to see a plane taking off or landing.