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La Pierre Percée from Pierre-Châtel
Visorandonneur
3.45 mi
+935 ft
-938 ft
2h 25
Facile
Départ à Pierre-Châtel (Isère)
Follow the legend of the Pierre Percée (Pierced Rock) on this short circuit that will take you to one of the seven wonders of the Dauphiné.
Circuit from Pierre Percée to Lac de Pierre-Châtel
9.15 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,857 ft
5h 50
Moyenne
Départ à 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 three Matheysins Lakes
7.44 mi
+745 ft
-728 ft
4h 05
Moyenne
Départ à Pierre-Châtel (Isère)
A beautiful hike where, on the way there, you will walk along the shores of the Pierre-Châtel and Pétichet lakes with a short detour to see Lake Laffrey, and return via the Cholonge ridges at the foot of the Grand Serre.
Tour of the Matheysin plateau
9.26 mi
+1,467 ft
-1,440 ft
5h 30
Moyenne
Départ à Saint-Honoré (Isère)
A pleasant walk with no particular difficulty, offering regular beautiful views of the Vercors, the Conneste and Senepi ranges, etc., as you pass through a few hamlets and villages.
Les Creys: glacial moraine of the Matheysine lakes
4.05 mi
+417 ft
-400 ft
2h 15
Facile
Départ à Villard-Saint-Christophe (Isère)
Don't worry, we are not in the high mountains and the glacier disappeared 15,000 years ago. The route is easy and short enough to be done with children. It is enjoyable and educational, with two panels explaining the geological evolution of the region and the formation of the Matheysine lakes.
The Croix de Côte Rotte
6.51 mi
+2,940 ft
-2,940 ft
5h 35
Moyenne
Départ à Villard-Saint-Christophe (Isère)
The Croix de Côte Rotte, visible on the flank of the Grand Serre from the village of Villard-Saint-Christophe, offers a superb view of the lakes of Matheysine and the Vercors. We invite you to discover it on this route through the forest and the mountain pastures.
Moderator’s warning dated 24/08/2020: Warning! Issue regarding private property between (6) and (7). Try to bypass the private property.
Le Sénépy
8.58 mi
+2,044 ft
-2,054 ft
5h 45
Moyenne
Départ à 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).
The Gouret Cross
4.01 mi
+1,827 ft
-1,827 ft
3h 25
Moyenne
Départ à Villard-Saint-Christophe (Isère)
From Villard-Saint-Christophe, there are many hikes possible in the Tabor massif, but the Croix de Gouret is the most accessible and offers beautiful views of the Matheysine, Vercors and Dévoluy lakes.
The route suggested here is the shortest and offers interesting views, but other routes starting from the village are also possible.
The Tour du Pérollier
6.56 mi
+2,067 ft
-2,093 ft
4h 50
Moyenne
Départ à Saint-Honoré (Isère)
Le Pérollier is a small peak on the ridge separating the Lacs de Laffrey and the Alpe du Grand Serre resort. This circuit offers unobstructed views of the lakes and the Taillefer, Grand Armet and Belledonne mountain ranges. Note that in June, the meadows are particularly flowery (blue gentians and anemones, among others).
Le Pérollier via the Sentier du Diable
4.86 mi
+2,379 ft
-2,372 ft
4h 20
Moyenne
Départ à Saint-Honoré (Isère)
Seen from Lake Charlet and the climb to Tabor, the Sentier du Diable, which winds its way up the south-western face of Pérollier, is impressive, and its name deters many hikers from taking it. However, it is a pleasant trail with a fairly steady climb and is not particularly dangerous. We take it here to climb Pérollier (2,183 m), the third highest peak in the Tabor massif, and make a loop via Lake Charlet for the return journey.
Le Grand Serre from Saint Honoré
8.16 mi
+2,365 ft
-2,365 ft
5h 50
Moyenne
Départ à Saint-Honoré (Isère)
I recommend a beautiful, easy hike – the only challenge being the elevation gain – to one of the finest panoramic views in the Matheysine region. Indeed, the summit offers a 360° view of all the mountain ranges of southern Isère as well as the Grenoble region.
Piquet de Nantes and Tabor circuit
7.82 mi
+3,012 ft
-2,999 ft
6h 15
Moyenne
Départ à Saint-Honoré (Isère)
The Piquet de Nantes (2,215 m) and the Tabor (2,389 m) near La Mure in Isère are the two highest peaks in the Tabor massif and can be reached separately, but the route proposed here connects the two peaks via a trail that gives an almost high-mountain feel while being easy and very pleasant. It takes only an hour and offers a circuit with beautiful views of the Matheysine lakes and the surrounding mountains.
La Pierre Percée from Notre-Dame-de-Vaulx
6.58 mi
+1,243 ft
-1,266 ft
4h 05
Moyenne
Départ à Notre-Dame-de-Vaulx (Isère)
This is an additional and unique route to one of the Wonders of the Dauphiné, the Pierre Percée, a site which overlooks the whole of the Matheysine region and offers magnificent views of all the surrounding mountain ranges.After an ascent through the forest, the route opens out onto the meadows; the descent to La Motte d’Aveillans is wide open.
Circular route around the three peaks of Conest
10.90 mi
+2,953 ft
-2,979 ft
7h 35
Difficile
Départ à 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 Peyrouse
6.06 mi
+2,408 ft
-2,415 ft
4h 55
Facile
Départ à 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.
Around Lake Pétichet via Le Crey
5.56 mi
+840 ft
-823 ft
3h 15
Facile
Départ à Saint-Théoffrey (Isère)
This short hike allows you to explore part of the Matheysin Plateau, including one of its four lakes, Lake Pétichet. With no particular difficulty, this route is suitable for families and can be enjoyed in any season as it is well shaded. You’ll discover some lovely views of the lakes and the Grand Serre massif, the Thabor and the Piquet de Nantes.
Circular from Col du Sénépy to Pierre Plantée
6.33 mi
+1,362 ft
-1,345 ft
4h 05
Moyenne
Départ à 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.
Circular via the summit of Sénepy, on the southern slope
8.23 mi
+1,913 ft
-1,880 ft
5h 25
Moyenne
Départ à Susville (Isère)
A hike to reach the summit of Sénépy via good paths or trails, mainly on the southern slope. A very beautiful hike for cool or cold seasons, with splendid views.
Circular route around the lakes of the Matheysin plateau and Pierre Percée
9.03 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,273 ft
5h 15
Moyenne
Départ à Saint-Théoffrey (Isère)
A fairly easy hike to discover three of the four lakes on the Matheysin plateau and one of the wonders of the Dauphiné, the Pierre Percée.
The route is well signposted and marked, partly in the shade and offering beautiful views of the Matheysin and the surrounding mountain ranges (Obiou, Vercors).
Le Cimon from La Mure and back via Prunières
7.63 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,522 ft
4h 50
Moyenne
Départ à La Mure (Isère)
This hike, which is suitable for everyone, will take you along a Discovery Trail to a small peak overlooking the little town of La Mure. Crossing the meadows, you will then discover the surrounding mountains from the south of the Vercors to the Oisans via the Obiou. In Prunières, you will visit an old mining well where a magnificent fresco pays tribute to the miners. Paths and trails alternate between shaded and sunny passages.
Beauregard from Le Villaret and return via Les Arnauds
7.21 mi
+2,057 ft
-2,060 ft
5h 05
Moyenne
Départ à 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.
Peaks of Beauregard and La Peyrouse
4.49 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,129 ft
3h 05
Moyenne
Départ à 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.