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Notre-Dame-de-Mésage walks
La Roche viewpoint, starting from Saint-Sauveur
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4.23 mi
+2,277 ft
-2,277 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Mésage (Isère)
This walk takes place in the far north of the Conest massif. Although mainly through woodland, it offers a beautiful view over the Vizille plain and the surrounding mountains.
Circular route in the Pays Mésageois
7.13 mi
+1,857 ft
-1,857 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Mésage (Isère)
A lovely walk in peaceful surroundings, ideal for families. Tracks, paths, trails and tarmac combine in the shade of the woodland for most of the route, where you won’t find the crowds.
Vizille viewpoint, return via Les Rivoirands
5.97 mi
+1,814 ft
-1,798 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vizille (Isère)
This challenging walk will take you to the Vizille viewpoint, which offers a stunning view over Vizille and the surrounding area as far as the Vercors massif. The second section takes you a little higher as you continue along the path climbing towards the hamlet of Montsec. At the junction leading to the hamlet of Les Rivoirands, the view opens out towards the Taillefer massif and the summit of the Grand Serre. The descent allows you to explore the hamlet of Les Rivoirands and its few traditional houses.
The grounds of Vizille Castle
2.20 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Vizille (Isère)
A very pleasant site on the outskirts of Grenoble. Ideal for a family outing.
Saint-Michel Monastery via the hamlet of Saint-Sauveur
5.01 mi
+1,299 ft
-1,299 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Champ-sur-Drac (Isère)
This short hike allows you to discover the local heritage: the site of the old gypsum quarries, the hamlet of Saint-Sauveur and the ruins of Saint-Michel monastery. It also offers a breathtaking view of the Drac valley, the Vercors and the Grenoble conurbation.
From Vizille to Monsec
8.25 mi
+2,923 ft
-2,907 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vizille (Isère)
This hike allows you to discover mountain hamlets that were once abandoned and are gradually coming back to life.
Circular route between Vizille and Vaulnaveys
7.73 mi
+545 ft
-525 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Vizille (Isère)
A lovely walk, less monotonous than it seems, ideal for families or during the winter break and in spring. Perfect for following the scent of wild garlic as you pass through the woods; a rural walk with beautiful panoramic views, as well as old and newer houses that make the walk varied. The circular walk can be extended or shortened to suit everyone’s preferences.
The Vizille viewpoint
4.42 mi
+974 ft
-971 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vizille (Isère)
This hike is not difficult, although the climb is sustained, and will allow you to discover a unique view of the village of Vizille, the castle grounds and the surrounding area. An information board will tell you about the history of Vizille and its geography.
From Jarrie to Château de Bon Repos via Montchaboud
6.47 mi
+1,165 ft
-1,165 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Jarrie (Isère)
This is an easy hike on well-marked paths, suitable in all seasons, which will allow you to discover the surrounding mountains, the small village of Montchaboud clinging to the hillside, and the Château de Bon Repos, which hosts many cultural events.
From Vizille to Montchaboud with return via the Croix de la Vue
5.39 mi
+922 ft
-915 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Vizille (Isère)
This hike can be enjoyed in any season to discover the Vizillois landscape, the Romanche valley and the surrounding mountains. Very easy with a reasonable elevation gain, it is accessible to most people.
Pays Vizillois Circular Route
8.31 mi
+1,722 ft
-1,732 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vizille (Isère)
Route via the hamlets of Monjean, Chachatier and Vaulnaveys.
Pleasant scenery and the chance to discover old mountain hamlets.
Much of the route has the advantage of being through woodland and in the shade on the western slope, allowing you to set off without being tied to a specific time.
The downside of the walk is a bit (too much) of a tarmac surface. Not recommended for those with allergies.
Circuit from Montchaboud to Bellevue
4.07 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,106 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Montchaboud (Isère)
Among the routes available near the city of Grenoble, here is a relatively short one with a reasonable elevation gain, which will give you an overview of the mountains surrounding the city. The route varies between forest and meadows.
The Isles of the Drac
4.05 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Vif (Isère)
A short walk in the Isles du Drac Nature Reserve for lovers of flora and fauna. Best done early in the morning or late in the evening to spot wildlife such as roe deer, does, foxes and herons.
Beauregard viewpoint in the Conest mountain
5.52 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,444 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Vaulx (Isère)
One of the most beautiful mountain pastures in the region: the Conest mountain, whose Beauregard viewpoint offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Grenoble mountain triptych: Vercors, Chartreuse and Belledonne to the north, and the Jonche valley and its lakes, as well as the Grande Tête de l'Obiou to the south.
Circular around the hamlet of Les Arnauds, returning via the hamlet's combe trail.
Tour of the Champagnier hill
3.26 mi
+272 ft
-249 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Champagnier (Isère)
This short walk gives you an overview of the village and the Champagnier plateau. After the Saut du Moine, you can enjoy views of the Jarrie hillside with the Belledonne mountain range and the Chartreuse mountains in the background.
From Haute Jarrie to Monchaboud
6.42 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,040 ft
3h 50
Easy
Departure from Jarrie (Isère)
A pleasant short hike, just a stone's throw from Grenoble, offering beautiful views of the various mountain ranges surrounding the Grenoble region.
Tour of the great lake of Laffrey
7.32 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,024 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Laffrey (Isère)
This is a beautiful, easy hike with relatively little elevation gain, which will allow you to discover the lakes of Matheysine and the surrounding mountains.
Circular trail to the priory and waterfalls from Saint-Georges-de-Commiers
6.74 mi
+2,395 ft
-2,392 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-de-Commiers (Isère)
A pleasant, wooded walk that takes hikers to several points of interest: the Roche Courbière viewpoint, offering stunning panoramic views of the lower Drac valley and the Vercors and Chartreuse mountain ranges, or the ruins of the Priory of Saint-Michel de Connexe. After passing a cave, the second part of the descent is refreshing and dominated by water, featuring a series of waterfalls, meandering streams and whirlpools!
Circular route in Les Commiers and Pierre du Soleil
5.38 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,135 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-de-Commiers (Isère)
This easy circular route between the villages of Saint-Georges-de-Commiers and Notre-Dame-de-Commiers will allow you to discover the Drac valley, the old La Mure railway line and a beautiful viewpoint at the Pierre du Soleil orientation table.
Ruins of Saint-Michel Priory by Roche Courbiere
5.32 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,319 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-de-Commiers (Isère)
This easy hike, just outside the city, will first take you to a little-known viewpoint, La Roche Courbière, which offers a surprising view of the lower Drac valley, the Grenoble metropolitan area and the surrounding mountains such as the Vercors and the Chartreuse. The route then takes you to the ruins of the Priory of Saint-Michel de Connexe, which dates back to the 11th century.
Circular Brié in Vaulnaveys-le-Haut
5.59 mi
+1,007 ft
-1,007 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Brié-et-Angonnes (Isère)
This short hike (walk) is not far from the city but in the heart of the countryside, allowing you to discover a rural aspect of the Grenoble metropolitan area as well as some beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
This hike is accessible by public transport on line 65 of the TAG network. Get off at the "Brié église" stop.
From Brié to Montchaboud via the Vaulnaveys plain, returning via Bois du Crêt
8.50 mi
+1,601 ft
-1,604 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Brié-et-Angonnes (Isère)
I recommend this hike as the perfect option for the winter months when snow prevents us from heading to higher altitudes. Located on the outskirts of Grenoble and accessible by public transport, this route will take you through the villages of the Grenoble metropolitan area and offer some views of the surrounding mountains.
Brié and Angonnes/Villeneuve d'Uriage/Romage circular loop
10.18 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,440 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Brié-et-Angonnes (Isère)
A circular walk that passes through the Herbeys ridges and offers a splendid view of the start of the Belledonne range and Uriage Castle. You then pass through the Bois du Fournet above the Uriage valley and catch sight of the Dent de Crolles and Chamechaude. Return via the Montagne du Mulet and rejoin the Herbeys ridges.
Difficult