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Ornacieux walks
From Ornacieux to Étang du Marais
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5.57 mi
+240 ft
-240 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Ornacieux (Isère)
This is an easy walk. You start from the village of Ornacieux-Balbins, on the side of the wooded moraine, and descend into the Liers plain. You will reach the Étang and the Marais de Faramans.
In good weather, you can enjoy interesting views of the surrounding mountains.
La Côte Saint-André through the ridges
6.86 mi
+997 ft
-1,007 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ornacieux (Isère)
This route, which passes by two viewpoint indicators, offers amazing views over plaine de la Bièvre and the Vercors and the Chartreuse mountain ranges.
From Semons to Étang Cadenas
5.26 mi
+545 ft
-545 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Semons (Isère)
This short walk takes place mainly in the heart of the Semons Forest. It is ideal in hot weather and takes you past several ponds.
The Parapluie route in Faramans
6.93 mi
+348 ft
-344 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Faramans (Isère) (Isère)
This walk has no significant elevation gain. The outward journey takes place in the western part of the Liers plain, on a small asphalt road and then on wide stone paths. The return journey follows the ridge of the wooded Faramans moraine.
Commelle, the valley of the Ruisseau du Moulin
6.07 mi
+525 ft
-522 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Commelle (Isère)
A short, easy, shaded walk, ideal for a summer morning.
From the village of Sardieu to the Bois des Burettes
6.18 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Sardieu (Isère)
A lovely, easy walk (no elevation gain) in the heart of the Bièvre plain. On a clear day, you can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. You will also pass by the charming ponds of the Bois des Burettes.
From Allivet Castle to Pointières Castle
9.58 mi
+453 ft
-436 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Côte-Saint-André (Isère)
An easy walk, apart from the distance, taking you from Côte-Saint-André to the village of Gillonnay.
The outward journey takes place on flat ground across the Bièvre plain, with plenty of points of interest all around you: the glacial moraine at Côte-Saint-André, the Chartreuse, the Vercors, the Alps, the Pilat…
The return journey takes you along the hillside, meandering through the various valleys.
From La Côte-Saint-André to Saint-Corps
7.16 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,109 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Côte-Saint-André (Isère)
This walk climbs the Côte-Saint-André moraine twice. It alternates between uphill sections and flat paths, forests and farmland.
The Coquet Pond in Arzay
3.69 mi
+285 ft
-276 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Arzay (Isère)
This short, easy walk offers beautiful views of the surrounding peaks, winds through the forest and takes you past three pretty ponds.
The hillside of La Côte Saint-André
6.33 mi
+728 ft
-725 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Côte-Saint-André (Isère)
You climb the hillside of La Côte Saint-André (ND de Sciez) from where you have a remarkable view: from the Monts du Pilat in the west to the Mont du Chat in the north-east, passing through the Vercors, Belledonne and Chartreuse.
From certain vantage points, on clear days you can even see the summit of Mont Blanc.
On the way back, you will pass by the village's main attractions.
Béatrix route
7.03 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,050 ft
4h 10
Easy
Departure from La Côte-Saint-André (Isère)
This route takes you to the heights of Balbins and Ornacieux. It offers beautiful views of the Bièvre and Liers plains as well as the Vercors and Chartreuse mountains.
From the Château Louis XI to Notre-Dame du Mont
5.05 mi
+659 ft
-650 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from La Côte-Saint-André (Isère)
A short walk on the La Côte-Saint-André moraine with beautiful panoramic views. You will pass by the Notre-Dame du Mont site in Gillonnay. There are no difficulties to be feared, except for a steep hill.
La Poulardière and Le Biel
2.44 mi
+315 ft
-315 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from La Côte-Saint-André (Isère)
A gentle, post-lunch stroll halfway up the Côte Saint-André. You’ll be treated to some lovely views over the Bièvre plain and a few of the Vercors peaks.
