Morestel walks

A short, easy circular walk through the commune’s countryside, starting from Iselet.

A short warm-up hike through the woods, marshes and hamlets of Passins. The terrain varies between cycle paths, tracks, trails and roads. In autumn, the landscape is very colourful.

On the edge of the Bois de Montolivet, in its heart and along the country lanes, discover the surroundings of the Château de Passins (Montolivet).

An easy family walk from the Vézeronce marshes up to the heights of Charray. A few notable natural features along the route.

From the edge of the woods to its heart, this charming walk is sure to delight everyone.

A lovely, gentle walk, part of which is along the Rhone, which you can do as a family.

An easy, exotic and family-friendly route to discover the plateau, which offers superb views of the Alps in good weather. Views of the valleys of Saint-Chef and Montcarra.

Route starting from Sablonnières on good paths with no technical difficulty.

Walk around the hamlet of Poleyrieu. The route starts at a quarry and climbs gently through woods and meadows to the hamlet of Poleyrieu, with views of the mountains from Bugey to Chartreuse. In the distance, you can see the Belledonne mountain range. On the way back, it passes through woods, without any clearly visible trail (GPS or Visorando app useful) to reach a wild pond, the Étang Flocarde. It returns via the Devin plain.

Climb to the summit of Montagne de Tentanet from Lhuis via theGR®59on good hiking trails.

Starting from the Domaine Trichon, you head down past the cellar, along the pond, and immerse yourself in the woods and the estate’s organic vineyard. This route forms a fairly easy circular route. There is a descent and an ascent that are a little more challenging, but if you take the time to observe and admire your surroundings, you’ll find nothing but benefits!

Starting from Domaine Trichon, this route allows you to explore most of its organically farmed vineyards. Setting off from the winery, walk past the pond and head into the woods and vineyards. This route intersects with two other walks starting from the estate: the ‘Walk through the Heart of Our Bubbles’ to begin with, and the ‘Promenade de son Altesse’ to continue.

This 15 km circular route around Lhuis will take you along an old tramway, overlooking a beautiful pond, following typical streams, observing a resurgence and crossing a scree slope. Several viewpoints over the Rhône and its valley, the Creys nuclear power plant and the Tentanet mountain make this hike very attractive.

Saint-Chef, a large village in the Dauphiné region, is well known to fans of Frédéric Dard, author of the adventures of Commissioner San Antonio. This circular route allows you to follow in his footsteps and discover the beautiful Château de Chapeau Cornu halfway through the walk.

This is an easy, well-known walk that allows you to discover the surroundings and heritage of Saint-Chef. In particular, it takes you past the abbey church.

A short hike to keep fit around Salagnon, a commune in northern Isère located in the Bourgoin-Jallieu, Crémieu and Morestel triangle.

This route faces south, on the slopes of Crucilleux. Very pleasant between September and April/May, it allows you to enjoy every ray of sunshine. Avoid during the hot summer months. It allows you to discover varied landscapes and cross the Balmes Dauphinoises vineyards on the slopes of Crucilleux and Choulin. As you pass through the hamlets of Crucilleux and Arcisse, you can admire beautiful adobe buildings and local heritage sites (calvaries, wash houses, fountains, palisades). The path along the ridges of Mont de Crucilleux offers panoramic views of the mountain ranges from Bugey in the north to Vercors in the south, including Mont Blanc, Vanoise, Belledonne and Chartreuse.Half of this route is on paths and half on small country roads, most of which have little traffic.

This route is best enjoyed from spring to autumn. The forest section is pleasant in hot weather, but can be damp after a period of rain. It runs alongside the Canal des Moines, a remnant of medieval construction. In its upper section, the route offers panoramic views of the mountain ranges from Bugey in the north to Vercors in the south, including Mont Blanc, Vanoise, Belledonne and Chartreuse. It also offers unobstructed views of the surrounding hills and the Pilat and Ardèche mountain ranges to the west. The balcony path above the village of Montcarra and the descent to the village of Saint-Chef offer pleasant views.Apart from the start and end (urban sections), this route is largely on unpaved paths. In the upper section, the high-voltage power line is a significant drawback, but the route keeps as far away from it as possible.

This route is best enjoyed from spring to autumn. The forest sections are pleasant in hot weather. In its upper section, the route offers panoramic views of the mountain ranges from Bugey in the north to Mont Blanc in the east. The descent to the village of Saint-Chef offers a pleasant view of the castle district and the abbey. A significant part of the route is on tarmac roads. However, most of these roads are old connecting roads with very little traffic.

This route, created by the culture and heritage committee of the commune of Saint-Chef, is designed to showcase the last remaining vestiges of palis (flat standing stones), as well as dwellings and farm buildings constructed from raw earth (rammed earth), and small rural heritage sites. Mostly south-facing, on the slopes of Chamont and Trieux, this hike is very pleasant between September and June but should be avoided in the intense heat of summer. The first part, between points (1) and (2), along the Ver stream, may include muddy sections during periods of heavy rain. A significant part of the route is on tarmac roads. However, most of these roads are old connecting roads with very little traffic. Only the Chamont road requires particular caution between points (4) and (5).

A slightly longer and slightly steeper alternative route, but still not considered difficult. There are still beautiful panoramic views, and with a bit of luck, you may see some lovely waterfalls at the start of the hike.

This is a very beautiful hike, especially after a few days of rain, which feeds the many streams. The first part up to (1) is not very steep but quite long, so it is best to be in good shape.

A lovely, relatively easy walk along roads and paths, offering the chance to discover the flora, fauna and habitats of this regional nature reserve. No major difficulties apart from a steep climb halfway along the route. A review dated 17/04/23 indicates that a section from (6) onwards is now private, but it is possible that the signposted path has been diverted or that the walker could not find the way due to roadworks. Please could anyone passing through this area confirm whether this is the case or not.

An easy route accessible to families with children, offering varied landscapes: woods, meadows and villages. Views of the Alps.

A lovely circuit in Île Crémieu with a visit to the Lemps Pond nature reserve. This circuit is open to all and presents no difficulty.

A lovely loop if you fancy an easy, not too long, shady walk, starting from the Chapelle-de-la-Tour car park, with no special equipment required. You could potentially spot ponies, horses, cattle, etc. We went in May, so we recommend going in the morning for the shade and milder temperatures in summer.

A very varied and hilly route with many beautiful trails through the woods. The climb up the Brive valley is absolutely beautiful. The visit to the lithographic limestone quarries is very well signposted on site. The ridge section of theGR®59will satisfy those who still have energy in their legs. Mostly shaded or covered, making it ideal in hot weather.

This hike will first take you to the heights of the hamlet of Le Molard with beautiful views of the mountains and the surroundings of Rochetoirin. You will then walk through the Tire Gerbe forest before reaching the Étang de Gole lake near Montcarra. There is a picnic area where you can stop for lunch before climbing up the other side to discover Montcarrad and its castle. You will finish by passing near the Reculefort farm, where you can buy refreshments.

A lovely family walk around a pond classified as a nature reserve, equipped with observation points for viewing local wildlife.

A lovely, slightly challenging route through fields and woods, taking in three chapels.

This short family walk offers beautiful panoramic views of the Aravis, Mont Blanc, the Dent du Chat, the Bauges, Belledonne, the Chartreuse and the Vercors.