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Monteynard walks
The engineering structures of the railway line from La Mure to Monteynard
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7.57 mi
+1,841 ft
-1,831 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Monteynard (Isère)
This relatively easy hike offers beautiful views of the eastern flank of the Vercors massif, the Drac valley and the Monteynard dam lake in its first, open section, as well as the Matheysine area towards the peaks overlooking the Matheysine lakes. The second part, which is more shaded, will take you through the surrounding hamlets and past some of the engineering structures of the La Mure tourist railway.
La Peyrouse
6.06 mi
+2,408 ft
-2,415 ft
4h 55
Easy
Departure from La Motte-Saint-Martin (Isère)
This walk in Matheysine offers a splendid 360° panorama of the Chartreuse, Belledonne, Vercors and Dévoluy at the summit. Best enjoyed on a very clear day to get the most out of it.
Monteynard Dam and Château d'Ars circular
7.56 mi
+1,978 ft
-2,001 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Avignonet (Isère)
This hike takes you on a short detour into the Trieves region, where you will visit two remarkable sites: the Monteynard dam and the Château d'Ars. All this under the watchful eye of La Peyrouse and with a breathtaking view of Lake Notre-Dame de Commiers.
Circuit around Saint-Martin-de-la-Cluze
4.80 mi
+735 ft
-768 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-la-Cluze (Isère)
This short hike will allow you to discover this part of the Trièves. First, at the highest point, you will enjoy a magnificent 360° view of the Vercors, the Obiou and the western slope of the Senepy. You will then be able to see the Drac valley, Lake Monteynard and the route of the little train from La Mure along the mountainside.
From the village of Sinard to the Monteynard Dam viewpoint
4.62 mi
+965 ft
-928 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Sinard (Isère)
A new short circular walk, ideal for a half-day in winter or spring, takes you along paths to a magnificent viewpoint over the Monteynard dam. You will also enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding mountains throughout the route.
La Lassière and the Chemin de la Crête
5.77 mi
+1,181 ft
-1,181 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-la-Cluze (Isère)
This route runs mainly through woodland and can be enjoyed in all seasons. You’ll discover a viewpoint over the Vercors massif, the Gresse valley and the Drac valley with the Notre-Dame-de-Commiers reservoir. You’ll also pass close to the Château de Paquier, which has been converted into a guesthouse.
Le Sénépy
8.58 mi
+2,044 ft
-2,054 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Motte-d'Aveillans (Isère)
A magnificent hike 35 km from Grenoble, with no difficulty, offering 360° views of the surrounding mountains.
The climb to this summit is a magnificent hike through the mountain pastures (one of the largest in the region).
Circuit from Pierre Percée to Lac de Pierre-Châtel
9.15 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,857 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pierre-Châtel (Isère)
This circuit, which takes you twice through Pierre Percée, one of the seven wonders of the Dauphiné, allows you to enjoy the view of the mountains bordering the Matheysin plateau and takes you around Lake Pierre Chatel.
The viewpoint at Saint-Martin-de-la-Cluze at the start of the route from Les Rossinants
6.02 mi
+1,060 ft
-1,050 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-la-Cluze (Isère)
A lovely walk to do in spring or autumn, taking in the Pâquier chapel, an orientation table with a 360° view of the surrounding mountains, and passing by Pâquier Castle and the alpaca farm.
Circular route around the three peaks of Conest
10.90 mi
+2,953 ft
-2,979 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Vaulx (Isère)
This lovely circular route takes you to the Conest (or Conex or Connex) summit plateau, which is a vast area of pasture.Although the climb may seem a little long, it is very pleasant and a magnificent reward awaits the hiker once at the top: a 360° panorama offering views of the Belledonne, Taillefer, Grandes-Rousses, Dévoluy and Vercors mountain ranges.The ‘Difficult’ rating is due to the combination of distance and elevation gain, both of which are significant.
La Pierre Percée from Notre-Dame-de-Vaulx
6.58 mi
+1,243 ft
-1,266 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Vaulx (Isère)
This is an additional and original way to access the Pierre Percée, a marvel of the Dauphiné region. The site overlooks the entire Matheysine area and offers magnificent views of all the surrounding mountains.
After climbing through the forest, the route opens out onto meadows, and the descent to the Motte d'Aveillans is clear.
Peaks of Beauregard and La Peyrouse
4.49 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,129 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Vaulx (Isère)
This relatively short and easy hike takes you to two modest peaks offering magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. It also takes you to one of the largest mountain pastures in the department.
Circuit passing by the Fontaine Ardente
4.67 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,188 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-la-Cluze (Isère)
This easy half-day circuit takes you from the bottom of the Gresse valley to the Miribel-Lanchâtre plateau, passing by one of the seven wonders of the Dauphiné: the Fontaine Ardente. On the plateau, there are some beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
Beauregard from Le Villaret and return via Les Arnauds
7.21 mi
+2,057 ft
-2,060 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Vaulx (Isère)
This hike is a real treat for the eyes, with the summit of Beauregard in the Connex offering a sweeping panorama of southern Isère and all the surrounding mountain ranges, particularly the Laffrey Lakes. This circular route also allows you to discover the small, typical hamlets of the Matheysine region.
Circular from Col du Sénépy to Pierre Plantée
6.33 mi
+1,362 ft
-1,345 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Susville (Isère)
A beautiful hike with magnificent views of the Trièves and Dévoluy regions, on a sunny hillside, ideal for the off-season. The slopes are moderate but the atmosphere is mountainous. It is possible to climb to the summit of Sénépy along the way.