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Meylan walks
Fontaine Ardente - the flaming fountain
Visorando Member
1.11 mi
+594 ft
-571 ft
1h 00
Moderate
Departure from Meylan (Isère)
A short hike to enjoy this geological feature: a flaming fountain.
From Corenc to the Clos des Capucins
3.58 mi
+817 ft
-817 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Meylan (Isère)
A pleasant walk that takes you to the Clos des Capucins, either through the woods or along the quiet streets of the upper parts of Corenc and Meylan.
From Corenc to the Col de Vence
3.98 mi
+1,286 ft
-1,286 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Corenc (Isère)
An easy walk just a stone’s throw from Grenoble. Or how to go from an urban suburb to a quiet, peaceful rural area that you would never have imagined could be so close to a city.
Mont Jalla via the Col de Vence, La Bastille and La Vierge Noire
12.31 mi
+2,953 ft
-2,982 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Corenc (Isère)
A pleasant mountain bike ride (with or without e-bike), via the Col de Vence, Mont Jalla, Les Clémencieres, La Bastille, and back via La Vierge Noire
The Saint Eynard ridge and the Pré du Plat
2.99 mi
+509 ft
-522 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
A short and easy walk on the ridge of Mont-Saint-Eynard, above Grenoble, offering beautiful panoramic views of the city, the Belledonne mountain range and, at the end, the Sappey valley. This walk is a local classic and can be very busy.
Mont Rachais and the Quichat batteries from the Col de Vence
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.49 mi
+1,601 ft
-1,585 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Corenc (Isère)
Starting from the Col de Vence, climb to Mont Rachais via the ridge after a detour via the Quichat batteries and return to the pass.
Mont Rachais from the Vence Pass
4.80 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,112 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Corenc (Isère)
Easy access to Mont Rachais. View over Chartreuse, Belledonne, Grenoble and the Vercors.
Fort du Saint-Eynard from the Col de Vence
4.25 mi
+2,014 ft
-1,985 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Corenc (Isère)
A classic hike from the Col de Vence to the Fort du Saint-Eynard.
The entire route follows theGR®9trail, with no difficulty in finding your way. Wide panoramic view from the summit.
The Crête du Saint-Eynard
3.33 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,158 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
This circuit runs along the Saint-Eynard ridge and offers a bird's eye view of the Grésivaudan valley and Grenoble.
Mont Saint-Eynard via Rocher du Bret
2.84 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,276 ft
2h 25
Difficult
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
A fairly short but steep circular route up the little-known Rocher du Bret ridge. At the summit, you will be rewarded with a 360° panorama of the southern Chartreuse, Belledonne, the Grenoble conurbation and the Vercors. The return journey is more conventional, passing by the Batteries du Saint-Eynard, which offer some more beautiful views.
The Quinsonas and Mont Rachais crosses from La Tronche
4.60 mi
+2,497 ft
-2,497 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Tronche (Isère)
Whilst the Croix de Quinsonas, situated on Mont Jalla, pays tribute to local Resistance fighters, the one on the ridge of Mont Rachais is far more enigmatic as to its origin. But both offer superb vantage points over the sprawling Grenoble conurbation, surrounded by Belledonne, the Taillefer, the Matheysine and the Vercors.
The Combeloup National Forest above Murianette
6.36 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,877 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Murianette (Isère)
This circular will take you to the heights of Murianette, with beautiful views of Grenoble and the Grésivaudan valley.
The climb is quite steep, but the reward of superb views is well worth it!
You will pass through Les Molinières and La Pérérée without crossing them, then cross Les Combes and the Combeloup National Forest before reaching Pressembois.
All these places are charming and the trails are bucolic!
Mount Rachais from Frette
4.66 mi
+1,207 ft
-1,207 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Quaix-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
Mount Rachais, from the hamlet of Frette, situated on its far northern side.
Mont Rachais
5.30 mi
+1,808 ft
-1,834 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux (Isère)
Mont-Rachais from Lévetière. Return via Mont-Jalla.
View of the Chartreuse, Belledonne, Vercors and Mont Blanc if the weather is clear enough.
From Lévetière to Mont Jalla
4.15 mi
+951 ft
-955 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux (Isère)
Views of the Chartreuse, the Vercors, Grenoble, the Isère, the Drac, Belledonne and Mont Blanc.
Mont Rachais from Lachal
3.93 mi
+1,647 ft
-1,650 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux (Isère)
Mont-Rachais from Lachal, passing at the foot of the rocky outcrops to rejoin theGR®9.
Circular route around Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse
8.67 mi
+2,169 ft
-2,169 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
Circular route starting from Chemin des Combes, crossing above Sappey-en-Chartreuse to reach the Écoutoux viewpoint and return to the starting point.
Emeindras loop
6.79 mi
+2,129 ft
-2,116 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
A hike with a variety of points of interest, including the beginnings of skiing, rural life with woodworking and alpine pastures, and the impressive cliffs of Chamechaude.
Le Habert de Chamechaude
4.21 mi
+1,936 ft
-1,936 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
This easy hike takes you to an alpine pasture above the small resort of Sappey-en Chartreuse. You will arrive at a magnificent site at the foot of the Chamechaude cliffs, with an exceptional panorama stretching from the Sept Laux massif to the Vercors.
Roche Rousse
5.89 mi
+2,077 ft
-2,077 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
A lovely walk offering views of the entire Sappey-en-Chartreuse valley and the surrounding mountains.
From Sappey-en-Chartreuse to Émeindras de dessus via the high ridges
5.69 mi
+1,877 ft
-1,873 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
This hike takes you to the top of the Sappey ridges, where you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views (the Belledonne mountain range, Dent de Crolles, Saint-Hugues, Chamechaude and the series of ridges).
On 28/12/18, I modified the route between the new points (1) and (2) to take into account the 2018 logging operation that destroyed the previous hiking trail (shown as a dotted line on the map).
Circular route via the Habert de Chamechaude and the Émeindras, from Sappey-en-Chartreuse
6.55 mi
+2,254 ft
-2,251 ft
7 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
A lovely circular route alternating between woodland and mountain pastures, running along the eastern slope of Chamechaude, with a few steep ascents and descents, but no real difficulties provided there are tracks to follow on the descent from the Habert de Chamechaude to the Col de l’Émeindras. The Émeindras area is very busy in fine weather, whilst the Habert de Chamechaude is much less so.
Circular route via the Habert de Chamechaude and the hollowed-out tree trunk serving as a drinking trough
7.08 mi
+2,352 ft
-2,323 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
This hike, mostly through woodland, will take you close to the eastern cliffs of Chamechaude and offer a stunning view from the habert, stretching towards the Belledonne and Taillefer massifs, all the way to the Vercors.
The northern ridges of Mont Saint-Eynard
7.92 mi
+2,812 ft
-2,789 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
From Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse, climb up to the ridges of Mont Saint-Eynard, which offer beautiful panoramic views of the Belledonne mountains, the Dent de Crolles and Chamechaude.
L'Écoutoux
5.83 mi
+1,699 ft
-1,699 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
This small peak in the forest above Sappey-en-Chartreuse makes for a very pleasant outing in the forest. There are few views, except from the summit, which offers a beautiful panorama of the Belledonne massif, Chamechaude and the Dent de Crolles.
The Batteries of Néron
4.06 mi
+515 ft
-512 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux (Isère)
A walk in the shade above Grenoble.
Mont Rachais via La Bastille and Mont Jalla, returning via La Tronche
9.84 mi
+2,838 ft
-2,835 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Grenoble (Isère)
A “Town-to-Mountain” hike that takes you from the banks of the Isère to the summit of Mont Rachais. At 1,046 metres, its ridge overlooks the eastern part of the Grenoble conurbation, the Haut-Grésivaudan and the Belledonne range.
En route, you can visit the fortifications of the Bastille and the memorial to the Alpine troops on Mont Jalla.
No particular difficulty (apart from the cumulative elevation gain of around 900m) and as this slope is well exposed, the route can be tackled in winter as the snow melts very quickly there.
The Bastille and Mont Jalla, from the city to the mountains
5.45 mi
+1,417 ft
-1,411 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Grenoble (Isère)
Grenoble, capital of the Alps, is well known. Climbing 400 metres from the centre of the city reputed to be the flattest in France is less common. We suggest a slightly challenging walk to the military memorial on Mont Jalla and, on the way back, discovering the "380 steps".
A circular loop along the towpath in Grenoble
3.21 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Grenoble (Isère)
From the city centre (where you can take your time exploring as you please), head out to the banks of the Isère for a short, entirely flat circular walk along the towpath – either on the embankment if the riverbanks are wet, or on the dirt track closer to the river if it is dry enough. Wide views of Belledonne, which may be snow-capped, depending on the season.
Bec Charvet via the Pas de la Branche
Tourism professional
9.74 mi
+4,688 ft
-4,688 ft
8h 35
Extremely difficult
Departure from Saint-Ismier (Isère)
A long hike through the woodland that takes in the dangerous Pas de la Branche, which is fortunately well-equipped.
(!) Please read the ‘Practical Information ’ section carefully before setting out on this hike , which is reserved for experienced walkers who do not suffer from vertigo and are suitably equipped.
Around the Tour d'Arces
2.47 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,050 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ismier (Isère)
A gentle walk along paths that seem to have been forgotten by everyone, with some lovely surprises. Several circular loops are possible in the area without the risk of getting lost. If you have children, take care: there are sometimes tricky or even dangerous sections, but if you take reasonable care, there is no reason to miss out on this lovely circular loop.
