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Merlas walks
Around the Carabotin woods
Visorando Member
5.46 mi
+932 ft
-928 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Merlas (Isère)
A pleasant, easy walk that alternates between spruce forest and open stretches with views of the Dauphiné hills or the Chartreuse mountains.
Around Saint-Sixte
8.00 mi
+1,552 ft
-1,588 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Merlas (Isère)
A lovely country walk around the hamlet of Saint-Sixte. This circular route offers beautiful views of the lake of the same name and the Étang des Chartreux.
Rocharay Trail
Tourist office5.68 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,112 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Miribel-les-Échelles (Isère)
This circular forest route, dotted with natural attractions and historic buildings, also offers, after a short round trip, a lovely view of the Grande Sure. A booklet dedicated to the heritage along this route is available.
Above Miribel-les-Échelles
5.85 mi
+856 ft
-856 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Miribel-les-Échelles (Isère)
This circular forest loop is accessible in all seasons, even in snow, and takes you through several areas of the Miribel, Saint-Aupre and Rocharey forests, crossing two medium-altitude passes, the Mille Martyrs and the Pilori.
You can also enjoy some unobstructed views along the route.
The Grotte du Loup starting from Miribel-les-Échelles
2.70 mi
+564 ft
-587 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Miribel-les-Échelles (Isère)
Here is a gentle stroll that will delight young and old alike in a very pleasant forest.
The Col des Mille Martyrs
5.92 mi
+925 ft
-906 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Miribel-les-Échelles (Isère)
The Col des Mille Martyrs is a road pass well known to cyclists, but hikers are also familiar with it, as there are many paths criss-crossing the area.
The proposed walk takes place in a landscape of pastures and forests to the west of the Chartreuse Massif, offering panoramic views of the mountains.
Circular Dolmen Tour in Miribel-les-Échelles
10.62 mi
+2,096 ft
-2,096 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Miribel-les-Échelles (Isère)
Set off to explore the geological features in the forest above Miribel-les-Échelles, heading towards the Col des Mille Martyrs. Numerous crosses, some recent, others ancient and steeped in history, mark this route. In other open areas, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the Chartreuse mountains and the plain stretching towards Les Échelles and Saint-Laurent-du-Pont. To avoid roads as much as possible, you’ll take certain paths deep within the forest that aren’t always shown on the IGN map.
Circular route around Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine
4.67 mi
+686 ft
-656 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sulpice-des-Rivoires (Isère)
A lovely little hike with beautiful, unobstructed views of the Chartreuse, Mont du Chat and Les Bauges.
Granges de Merlas circular in Massieu
3.91 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,125 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Merlas (Isère)
A walk through fields and forests to discover the small heritage of our forests, such as barns and forest huts.
Around Baracuchet
5.23 mi
+896 ft
-886 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin (Isère)
A country walk to discover the hamlets and ponds around the Colline du Baracuchet.
The Servelongue tour
4.63 mi
+768 ft
-755 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sulpice-des-Rivoires (Isère)
This is an easy walk that still offers some beautiful views.
Circular from Saint-Aupre
7.53 mi
+1,598 ft
-1,591 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Aupre (Isère)
A short, easy walk with some lovely views and a passage over the original Pont de Pierre Chave bridge.
The countryside and hamlets of Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin
3.97 mi
+784 ft
-781 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin (Isère)
A short family walk of around 2 hours 15 minutes in the hills above Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin, through forests, greenery, woods and rural hamlets.
In summer, the route combines shaded areas with lush greenery. In winter, it can be enjoyable in snowy conditions (consider snowshoes depending on snow conditions).
