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Pressins walks
Between Pressins and Saint-Jean-d'Avelanne
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6.54 mi
+650 ft
-650 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pressins (Isère)
This route first winds through woods and hillsides, then returns via the 'flat' part, avoiding tarmac roads where possible.
On the heights of Les Abrets
9.70 mi
+1,024 ft
-1,020 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Charancieu (Isère)
A very pleasant walk, with no difficulties. Throughout the route, there are lovely views of the Chartreuse, the Bugey and the Vercors. Not too many tarmac roads, and mostly very pleasant paths.
Les Trois Chênes
1.57 mi
+95 ft
-95 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Paladru (Isère)
Family walk along the edge of the woods and through the fields above Lake Paladru.
The Servelongue tour
4.63 mi
+768 ft
-755 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sulpice-des-Rivoires (Isère)
This is an easy walk that still offers some beautiful views.
Circular route around Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine
4.67 mi
+686 ft
-656 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sulpice-des-Rivoires (Isère)
A lovely little hike with beautiful, unobstructed views of the Chartreuse, Mont du Chat and Les Bauges.
Around Saint-Sulpice-des-Rivoires
5.24 mi
+784 ft
-797 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sulpice-des-Rivoires (Isère)
An easy, rural circular route in Valdaine, with magnificent views of Mont Blanc, the Chartreuse and Belledonne.
The church and the seven castles of Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine
Association / Club / Walk leader3.73 mi
+610 ft
-584 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine (Isère)
Discover the beautiful and unique village of Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine with its seven castles and its thousand-year-old church! All year round, the permanent orienteering trail awaits you, complete with maps featuring questions for children and adults. Enjoy your walk!
Circular around the Vivier Pond starting from Saint-Ondras
7.65 mi
+774 ft
-758 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ondras (Isère)
This route alternates between paths and small roads, winding along the ridges and offering views of the Bourbre valley, the Dauphiné, and the Chartreuse and Vercors mountains.
Circular walk around Rochefort from Avressieux
10.46 mi
+2,044 ft
-2,054 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Avressieux (Savoie)
A lovely walk through fairly varied terrain. There is a significant proportion of tarmac roads, but there is virtually no traffic, except on the climb up the Col de Crusille. The section of path between the Grand Bec viewpoint is a little tricky; it can be avoided by heading to the Col du Banchet, then following the road to Le Banchet.
Avressieux Marshes Route
3.11 mi
+167 ft
-144 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Avressieux (Savoie)
The Avressieux Marshes: an easy route to discover peace and nature along the water’s edge.
Around the Carabotin woods
5.46 mi
+932 ft
-928 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Merlas (Isère)
A pleasant, easy walk that alternates between spruce forest and open stretches with views of the Dauphiné hills or the Chartreuse mountains.
On the heights of La Bridoire
5.80 mi
+1,299 ft
-1,299 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Bridoire (Savoie)
A pleasant walk in good weather. Some sections are quite steep.
Please note that for much of the route, signposting is virtually non-existent. Take care, and use the map or GPS track.
Loop around La Bridoire and Saint-Béron
6.78 mi
+1,726 ft
-1,719 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Bridoire (Savoie)
A very pleasant walk, often in the shade. Ideal for very hot days. Very little tarmac and, as a bonus, waterfalls. Points of interest: the Robin Stele (a tragic episode in the Resistance), the gorges visible from the footbridge, the waterfall, etc.
Route around Combe Grenand
2.93 mi
+951 ft
-928 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from La Bridoire (Savoie)
An easy route, starting from the village of La Bridoire, offering an insight into contemporary history, whilst also providing the chance to marvel at the work of water which, over millennia, has shaped the geological features of what is now the Combe Grenand.There are various information boards along the route, including a series designed as a game for children.
Notre-Dame des Vignes, Lake Paladru and the Chapel of the Three Crosses
9.32 mi
+1,191 ft
-1,175 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Valencogne (Isère)
This is a pleasant walk with varied scenery. You will pass Notre-Dame des Vignes in Valencogne, Lake Paladru in Paladru and, on the heights, the charming Chapelle des Trois Croix in the Dauphinois style. There are no difficulties to be expected, apart from the distance. Halfway through the walk, if the weather is clear, you will have beautiful views of the mountains.
Tour of the pheasant aviaries in Saint-André-le-Gaz
3.50 mi
+98 ft
-108 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-André-le-Gaz (Isère)
This is an easy family hike, accessible to all, in a varied setting where you can discover pheasant aviaries and landscapes near Saint-André-le Gaz.
Circular route around the confluence of the Guiers and the Rhône
10.16 mi
+66 ft
-39 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers (Savoie)
An easy walk with no significant inclines or difficulty, suitable for everyone. The walk takes in three departments, offering families the chance to explore the sometimes unspoilt banks of the Guiers and the Rhône.
Circular of the Hauts de Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers
8.79 mi
+1,119 ft
-1,089 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers (Savoie)
This walk allows you to discover the village of Saint-Genix and climb to its heights to cross a rural area offering beautiful views of the Chartreuse, then follow a section of the Way of St James leading back to the village after crossing a forest.
Circular route around Saint-Ondras
10.01 mi
+820 ft
-840 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-le-Gaz (Isère)
A lovely walk with beautiful views of the Jura, the Bauges and Mont du Chat.
Chemin du Follaton, Chemin des Bidons
7.16 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,050 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Dullin (Savoie)
This is an 8-shaped hike; you can do the southern circular loop or the northern circular loop. You can also do both, starting from the centre of the village of Dullin.
From Col du Banchet to Château de Montbel
3.77 mi
+846 ft
-820 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Ayn (Savoie)
A pleasant, sunny half-day walk, very popular in spring when the daffodils are in bloom.
The circular Banchet: daffodils and Château de Montbel
3.67 mi
+778 ft
-761 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ayn (Savoie)
Montagne du Banchet is very popular when the daffodils are in bloom: the proposed route runs along the flower-covered ridge and stretches to the ruins of the proud Château de Montbel.
The Ravin des Gabelles
10.62 mi
+755 ft
-768 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-le-Gaz (Isère)
A lovely, easy hike.Varied paths, with a little road but no heavy traffic.
On the heights of Saint-Didier-de-la-Tour
8.10 mi
+594 ft
-574 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-le-Gaz (Isère)
A pleasant little walk with some lovely views of the Chartreuse Mountains.
The ponds around Saint-André-le-Gaz
6.81 mi
+351 ft
-371 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-le-Gaz (Isère)
Starting from Saint-André-le-Gaz station, this is an easy hike that winds its way around several ponds in the surrounding area.
Around Saint-Sixte
8.00 mi
+1,552 ft
-1,588 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Merlas (Isère)
A lovely country walk around the hamlet of Saint-Sixte. This circular route offers beautiful views of the lake of the same name and the Étang des Chartreux.
On the hills above Bilieu and Montferrat
6.82 mi
+840 ft
-840 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bilieu (Isère)
This walk offers a route starting from Bilieu town hall, taking in the village and La Véronnière (Montferrat). It is not at all difficult and offers a variety of landscapes (views of Lake Paladru as well as some of the Chartreuse massifs: La Grande Sure and Le Grand Som) and terrain (mainly forest paths, a walk through the Marais de la Véronnière, but also, unfortunately, a bit of tarmac).
Loop starting from Grésin
7.39 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,532 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gresin (Savoie)
This loop starting from the village of Grésin allows you to discover the site where the Italian engineer Galetti installed his harp antenna.
Today, the site on the edge of a cliff offers a beautiful view of the Rhône canalised between the departments of Savoie and Ain.
It then follows a section of the Way of St James.
The route is dotted with shells, of course, but also with stone and metal crosses.
Circular walk of Chenevières, via the Roche des Millières
2.55 mi
+705 ft
-715 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Marie-d'Alvey (Savoie)
Les Chenevières is a wooded rocky ridge connecting Banchet to Mont Tournier, between the Cols de la Crusille and Cols de la Lattaz. This short circular route, which can be completed in half a day with the family, passes by the Pierre des Millières viewpoint and numerous daffodil sites in spring.
Around Bilieu
4.74 mi
+810 ft
-810 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Bilieu (Isère)
An easy hike around the village of Bilieu with lovely views of Lake Paladru and the surrounding countryside.
The Grotte du Loup starting from Miribel-les-Échelles
2.70 mi
+564 ft
-587 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Miribel-les-Échelles (Isère)
Here is a gentle stroll that will delight young and old alike in a very pleasant forest.
Above Miribel-les-Échelles
5.85 mi
+856 ft
-856 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Miribel-les-Échelles (Isère)
This circular forest loop is accessible in all seasons, even in snow, and takes you through several areas of the Miribel, Saint-Aupre and Rocharey forests, crossing two medium-altitude passes, the Mille Martyrs and the Pilori.
You can also enjoy some unobstructed views along the route.
Rocharay Trail
Tourist office5.68 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,112 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Miribel-les-Échelles (Isère)
This circular forest route, dotted with natural attractions and historic buildings, also offers, after a short round trip, a lovely view of the Grande Sure. A booklet dedicated to the heritage along this route is available.
Granges de Merlas circular in Massieu
3.91 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,125 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Merlas (Isère)
A walk through fields and forests to discover the small heritage of our forests, such as barns and forest huts.
Circular Dolmen Tour in Miribel-les-Échelles
10.62 mi
+2,096 ft
-2,096 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Miribel-les-Échelles (Isère)
Set off to explore the geological features in the forest above Miribel-les-Échelles, heading towards the Col des Mille Martyrs. Numerous crosses – some recent, others ancient and steeped in history – dot this route. In other open areas, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the Chartreuse mountains and the plain stretching towards Les Échelles and Saint-Laurent-du-Pont. To avoid roads as much as possible, you’ll take certain paths deep within the forest that aren’t always shown on the IGN map.
The Col des Mille Martyrs
5.92 mi
+925 ft
-906 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Miribel-les-Échelles (Isère)
The Col des Mille Martyrs is a road pass well known to cyclists, but hikers are also familiar with it, as there are many paths criss-crossing the area.
The proposed walk takes place in a landscape of pastures and forests to the west of the Chartreuse Massif, offering panoramic views of the mountains.
Circular Écolu and Sainte-Madeleine Chapel
6.09 mi
+1,588 ft
-1,588 ft
4h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Genebroz (Savoie)
A circular loop above Saint-Pierre-de-Genebroz with beautiful views.
Mont Tournier from Saint-Maurice
8.33 mi
+1,155 ft
-1,145 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-de-Rotherens (Savoie)
A modest peak in the Savoyard foothills, Mont Tournier offers the opportunity for a pleasant hike to discover the vestiges of the past and the history of the Italian engineer Galetti.
Circular route via Mont Chaffaron from Saint-Maurice-de-Rotherens
4.64 mi
+955 ft
-932 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-de-Rotherens (Savoie)
A circular loop mainly through woodland, venturing slightly off the beaten track and suitable for all seasons.
Circular route from La Lattaz to Mont Tournier from Saint-Maurice-de-Rotherens
8.00 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,355 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-de-Rotherens (Savoie)
This circular route, suitable for all seasons, takes you along the ridge of the Montagne du Tournier, which runs from the Col de la Lattaz to Mont Tournier (877m), passing through various characteristic spots in the area, with unobstructed views of the surrounding mountain ranges.
Mont Tournier
6.80 mi
+1,201 ft
-1,194 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-de-Rotherens (Savoie)
The Mont Tournier hike is described several times on the site, and this circular route differs from previous descriptions in a few ways. Part of this route is on tarmac roads, but there is very little traffic.
The Belvédère de l'Ecolu
4.36 mi
+1,194 ft
-1,188 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Les Échelles (Savoie)
A pleasant walk in the woods overlooking the village of Les Échelles in Savoie.
On the lands of Béatrice de Savoie, starting from Les Échelles
2.78 mi
+505 ft
-518 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Les Échelles (Savoie)
This route takes you through the lands of Béatrice of Savoy. From the commandery to the panoramic viewpoint at the Chapelle de la Madeleine, you’ll have the chance to discover the rich history of Les Échelles.
