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Circular Prodin, Lac des Grenouilles, Chapotet
Visorando Member
6.26 mi
+2,667 ft
-2,671 ft
5h 10
Easy
Departure from Presle (Savoie)
A lovely late summer walk in Belledonne.
From the start, there is a superb view of the Bauges Massif.
There is also a small orientation table at the start.
Col de la Perche and Col de l'Arbarétan
7.01 mi
+2,457 ft
-2,457 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Presle (Savoie)
Hike in the Val Gelon, varied landscapes with beautiful views of Mont Blanc and the Belledonne mountain range.
Mont Pezard route
4.88 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,115 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Détrier (Savoie)
A family hike with a variety of attractions: flora, slate quarry, chapel and other points of interest. Beautiful view of the Val Gelon on the way down. Directional signs on the ground complement this description. In addition, Lac Saint-Clair is a pleasant place to relax before or after the hike.
Vallon du Bens circular
10.78 mi
+2,956 ft
-2,963 ft
7h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-du-Bard (Isère)
This hike is certainly a little long in its entirety, but it can easily be broken down into shorter circular loops. In addition, the wide, shaded track along most of the route is well suited to family walks.And it offers a magnificent panorama at its highest point over the Allevard massif (Belledonne range).
Montmayeur Towers Route
11.38 mi
+1,814 ft
-1,827 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Détrier (Savoie)
A walk on Montraillan Hill between Belledonne and Les Bauges, following in the footsteps of the Lord of Montmayeur, vassal of the Duke of Savoy.
Pointe de Rognier and its surroundings
9.52 mi
+5,692 ft
-5,692 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Presle (Savoie)
The aim of the hike is to reach Pointe de Rognier (2,341 m) while enjoying a pleasant walk in the surrounding area, via a partial circular route starting from Col de la Perche.
This is a fairly physically demanding hike given the distance and total elevation gain.
Les Grands Moulins via the normal route and return via the ridges
7.03 mi
+3,284 ft
-3,274 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Arvillard (Savoie)
From Val Pelouse, the ascent of Les Grands Moulins (2,495 m) offers hikers a varied and magnificent route. This summit is the penultimate rocky bastion at the northern end of the Belledonne mountain range.
At the summit of Les Grands Moulins, the 360° panorama is breathtaking. To the south, Belledonne; to the west, Chartreuse and Vercors; to the north, the Chambéry cluse, Les Bauges and Les Aravis; to the east, Lauzière, Beaufortain, Vanoise and, in the background, the majestic Mont Blanc.
Circular Grands Moulins route via the Col and the Refuge de la Perrière
5.54 mi
+2,831 ft
-2,815 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Arvillard (Savoie)
A beautiful hike in Belledonne towards a clearly visible summit. Between the Col de la Perrière and the summit, the ascent via the north-west ridge deviates from the classic route and is intended for experienced hikers.
The Refuge and the Col de la Perrière
5.64 mi
+2,175 ft
-2,178 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Arvillard (Savoie)
A pleasant hike in the Belledonne massif. Very pretty views and a wide variety of vegetation.
Moderator's note (Caution): The Val Pelouse road is closed to all traffic 5.5km from the car park: following a landslide in January 2022, a large section of the road has been washed away.
From Chapelle-du-Bard to Pont du Diable via Beauvoir
6.13 mi
+1,601 ft
-1,591 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-du-Bard (Isère)
A lovely hike with beautiful views and scenery, quite varied, a little bit of tarmac but not much, with good signposting. Doable almost all year round, except in muddy conditions after rain, of course. At the Pont du Diable, you will cross the Dauphiné-Savoie border, with its pretty, colourful boundary stone. By whom?
Crête de Montraillant from the Chapelle Blanche
6.13 mi
+1,017 ft
-997 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-Blanche (Savoie) (Savoie)
A good half-day walk to enjoy panoramic views of the Chartreuse, the Vercors in the distance, Lauzière and the nearby Belledonnes.
Please note: there is an error. This hike is on foot and not by mountain bike as indicated.
Route on the Plagnes ridges via the Tournelalon bypass
4.77 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,880 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-du-Bard (Isère)
Circular route via the Tournetalon bypass. Climb up to the orientation table at the top of Les Plagnes, where a 360° panorama awaits you. Descend via Super Small Pass before returning to Prerond via the snowshoe trail.
The Knights of Huile
3.94 mi
+302 ft
-289 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Bourget-en-Huile (Savoie)
The perfect family outing, this route will introduce you to the Bourget-en-Huile and Pontet marshes.
You will learn about the flora and fauna, the marshes, how they were formed and how they are being restored. There is also information about the woods and mining, castles and even Hannibal. All this is provided by information points along the route. A booklet offering a fun approach to the trail is on sale at the Chalet du Verney.
Les Hauts de Sainte-Hélène
2.83 mi
+367 ft
-367 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Hélène-du-Lac (Savoie)
A short hike that takes you through a few hamlets and offers unobstructed views of the Belledonnes and Chartreuse mountains.
Tour de Chantemerle
4.40 mi
+351 ft
-331 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Hélène-du-Lac (Savoie)
A route for everyone that will take you to a remote hamlet and its castle steeped in history, then along the shores of Lake Sainte Hélène.
The Montmayeur towers
7.61 mi
+1,568 ft
-1,588 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Villard-d'Héry (Savoie)
This beautiful medium-altitude hike allows you to discover the ruins of Montmayeur Castle, located on the Montraillant ridge. During the ascent, you can see the Belledonne mountain range, the Mont Blanc massif and Montmélian with its valley.
Tour de Planaise
7.17 mi
+499 ft
-522 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Chavanne (Savoie)
A long, easy walk taking in fountains, bridges and castles...
Le Grand Charnier via the shortest route
7.01 mi
+3,622 ft
-3,602 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-du-Bard (Isère)
On the Allevard side, the Grand Charnier is the Belledones peak that must absolutely be added to your list of conquests. At 2,561 metres, it offers 360° views of all the peaks of the two Savoie departments and Isère. Here I suggest the shortest route to reach it, but ‘shorter’ means steeper, and is best suited to experienced hikers. A pleasant hike with a significant elevation gain that becomes technical over the final 300 metres; this summit sometimes remains snow-covered until the end of June.
Boucles des Plagnes - Trail 2000 - Col de Claran
4.87 mi
+1,693 ft
-1,677 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-du-Bard (Isère)
This is a very pretty route through the mountain pastures to the Col de Claran, offering panoramic views of all the mountains in the Bauges and Chartreuse regions in particular, but also far beyond, as far as Mont Blanc and Mont Aiguille.
The circuit is very well marked with traditional yellow signs and markings on the rocks at regular intervals.
Petit and Grand Charnier from the small pass
7.55 mi
+4,022 ft
-4,006 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-du-Bard (Isère)
Le Grand Charnier is the peak overlooking the Collet d'Allevard resort. You can climb it via a very scenic walk, which follows the ridge for almost the entire route, and the summit offers magnificent views of all the surrounding mountain ranges.
For those prone to vertigo, see the ‘Practical Information’ section
Moderator’s note : some sections are considered very difficult; see reviews
Pointe de Rognier with return via the Mollards ridge
7.55 mi
+3,196 ft
-3,196 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Alban-des-Hurtières (Savoie)
This is a beautiful hike at the northern end of the Belledonne massif. With the help of an orientation table, discover the 360° view that awaits you at the top of this peak.
As indicated in the paragraph "During the hike or nearby", part of the hike can be done with young children, with an elevation gain of about 600m.
Grand Chat loop
5.66 mi
+1,657 ft
-1,654 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Alban-des-Hurtières (Savoie)
A beautiful hike in the north of the Belledonne Massif. The ridge route offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. A few information boards mark the route.
Around the Coisin, from Coise to Maltaverne
6.58 mi
+925 ft
-922 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Coise-Saint-Jean-Pied-Gauthier (Savoie)
There are few sections through woodland, alternating between dirt tracks and small roads, or sections along ridge paths amidst fruit trees. This route passes through small, somewhat secluded hamlets and offers a multitude of views of the Bauges massif, the Chartreuse or the Lauzière.
Montmélian - Arbin route
4.25 mi
+797 ft
-794 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Montmélian (Savoie)
This hike describes a circular route that takes you to the historical heritage of Montmélian before discovering the Arbin vineyards.
Numerous views of Les Bauges, La Chartreuse, La Lauzière and Belledonne.
La Chapelle Maillée
4.52 mi
+1,155 ft
-1,132 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Cruet (Savoie)
A short hike that starts in the vineyard and climbs gently through sunny undergrowth.
The chapel is a modest oratory on an old path once used by monks between Aillons and Lourdens.
Brame-Farine ridges
7.42 mi
+2,762 ft
-2,762 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Maximin (Isère) (Isère)
Hike starting from a small village in Isère (on the border with Savoie) to reach the summit that separates it from its neighbour Allevard-les-Bains. From the ridge, a superb panorama allows you to discover the latter at the foot of the massif of the same name.This hike is more athletic than recreational, with a long and fairly steep climb, mainly through sometimes damp undergrowth, which can make the descent quite slippery.
The three châteaux of Cruet
3.45 mi
+495 ft
-466 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Cruet (Savoie)
An easy, pleasant and varied circular walk through the vineyards and surroundings of Cruet, along the foothills of the Bauges.
Montmélian to Cruet circular loop
4.54 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,184 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Montmélian (Savoie)
This circular route through the vineyards guarantees a sunny route. It also offers a panoramic view of the Belledonne Massif.
Depending on the time of year, you may see work being done in the vineyards.
The route is signposted.
From Montmélian to La Roche du Guet, returning via the Col du Mont
5.92 mi
+3,084 ft
-3,091 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Montmélian (Savoie)
A good, challenging hike to reach La Roche du Guet and its two information boards.
Circular route starting from the Tour d'Avalon
5.57 mi
+1,119 ft
-1,138 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maximin (Isère) (Isère)
A lovely start from the beautiful Tour d'Avalon, followed by a fairly varied circular route through forests and villages.This route is difficult to describe due to the numerous roads and paths in this area, so a GPS and an online map (for example, downloaded via the Visorando app) are recommended. The Tour d’Avalon serves as a good landmark.
The Savoyard circular from Montmélian
8.43 mi
+3,481 ft
-3,455 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Montmélian (Savoie)
It is a very interesting and varied hike, offering a multitude of beautiful views of the Chambéry valley, the peaks of the Bauges, some of the peaks of the Chartreuse and Belledonne mountains, and the Tarentaise valley. This hike should be avoided in wet weather or just after a wet period.
The Montlambert take-off area
5.20 mi
+2,018 ft
-2,018 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte (Savoie)
A climb to a viewpoint well rewarded by a magnificent panorama. The descent can be made on foot (allow 3½ hours for the round trip) or, why not, by paraglider (allow 2 hours for the ascent).
Route via Mont Rochefort and Col du Mont
3.95 mi
+965 ft
-942 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Savoie
An easy hike that skirts around Lac de la Thuile. Mont Rochefort offers a beautiful view of the village and its lake.
Panoramic views of Belledonne, Les Bauges, etc.
Roc de Tormery circuit, Le Tapin, La Roche du Guet
5.34 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,378 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Savoie
The village's main attraction in the summer is, of course, the small Lac de la Thuile lake.
For hikers, the other attraction is the Roche du Guet, a pretty viewpoint equipped with two orientation tables.
From Lake Thuile to Mont Rochefort
4.12 mi
+925 ft
-912 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Savoie
A pleasant, quiet walk starting from the village of La Thuile. The modest summit of Mont Rochefort offers one of the best views of the lake.Local yellow-green markings and signposts.
Montgelas Circular – Croix de Chignin
7.41 mi
+2,060 ft
-2,067 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Savoie
This is a hike which, in its first section, follows little-used paths where the signposting is sparse.
The Montgelas ridge is marked by two crosses.
From (7), the signposting becomes more conventional.
From the Bassin du Flumet to Montouvrard
4.42 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,296 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Allevard (Isère)
This is a half-day hike. A steady climb takes you to the village of Montouvrard, where you can enjoy beautiful views of Belledonne.
The yellow markings are a little faded.
Circular route between La Chapelle Saint-Christophe and Saint-Pierre-d'Allevard
4.81 mi
+1,683 ft
-1,677 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Allevard (Isère)
A pleasant walk, with a bit of an uphill climb but a lovely atmosphere as you pass through hamlets, heading towards a chapel that apparently doesn’t exist. The views are lovely in any case, and the hamlets are pretty too. A very pleasant change of scenery.
Ridges of Lac de la Thuile
6.82 mi
+1,768 ft
-1,719 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Savoie
A lovely walk with magnificent views of all the surrounding mountain ranges: Charteuse, Vercors, Belledonne, Vanoise and Mont Blanc.
Around the Necuidet Marsh
4.41 mi
+784 ft
-787 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Savoie
A short hike near the quiet village of La Thuile and its peaceful lake.
Summit of Montgelas and Croix de Chignin
6.37 mi
+2,362 ft
-2,349 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Curienne (Savoie)
A superb 360° panorama awaits you from the ridges of the Montgelas summit and the Chignin cross.
Magnificent views of the Bauges peaks, the Lauzière and Belledonne mountain ranges and the Chartreuse massif. Also note the Belvédère viewpoint over Lake Thuile on one side and the Chambéry valley in Grésivaudan on the other.