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Saint-Barthélemy-de-Séchilienne walks
Le Grand Serre via La Grande Cuche
Visorando Member
7.66 mi
+3,730 ft
-3,737 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Barthélemy-de-Séchilienne (Isère)
A climb to the Grand Serre from the village of Le Sapey, following the ridge of the Grande Cuche.Steep sections and several unmarked stretches.
Prévourey Lake - Brouffier Lake
4.72 mi
+1,880 ft
-1,877 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Morte (Isère)
This is a pleasant short hike in the Taillefer Massif, which takes you to the edge of a small lake. The return trip offers a bird's-eye view of the valleys, the Matheysine, the Vercors and Belledonne.
Lac Prévourey and Lac Claret
6.29 mi
+1,608 ft
-1,598 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Morte (Isère)
Overlooking Séchilienne and the Romanche Valley, this small family-friendly resort offers a good selection of hikes in lush green surroundings during the summer. It is the Alpe du Grand Serre, in the commune of La Morte. This walk takes us to Lac du Prévourey and then on to Lac Claret, through an environment almost entirely covered in forest.
The Grand Taillefer
8.00 mi
+4,259 ft
-4,255 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Morte (Isère)
Ascent of the Petit and Grand Taillefer, the first peaks of the Belledonne range, clearly visible from the city of Grenoble.
The view from the summit is magnificent, taking in Mont Blanc, the peaks of the Écrins Massif (Barre des Écrins, Roc de la Muzelle, etc.) as well as the Aiguilles d'Arves to the east and the peaks of the Vercors and Dévoluy to the west.
Lac de Brouffier via Combe Oursière
3.67 mi
+1,647 ft
-1,647 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Morte (Isère)
Access to Lac de Brouffier via the route with the least elevation gain.
The Pas de la Mine and Lake Brouffier
5.77 mi
+2,703 ft
-2,700 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from La Morte (Isère)
All levels of the mountain up to the Pas de la Mine at 2,500 metres: forest, stubble and then red rocks.
Cool temperatures near Lac Brouffier.
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.
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.
Circular at Bois des Rochassières
3.33 mi
+289 ft
-289 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Laffrey (Isère)
A lovely walk starting from the Prairie de la Rencontre, near Lac Mort and Lac de Laffrey, perfect for families as it’s very peaceful and offers a real treat for the eyes.
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.
Around Lac Luitel
4.54 mi
+925 ft
-912 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Séchilienne (Isère)
A pleasant, easy walk through the Lac Luitel Nature Reserve and towards the Pic de l’Œilly along lovely forest tracks in the Belledone Forest.
Tour of Pic de l'Oeilly
5.66 mi
+1,401 ft
-1,391 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Séchilienne (Isère)
Circuit in the Lac du Luitel nature reserve.
The Col de la Madeleine as seen from Lac Luitel
5.77 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,201 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Séchilienne (Isère)
A lovely, easy walk to the Col de la Madeleine and its superb viewpoint over the Taillefer massif, the Grand Serre, Lake Laffrey and the Vercors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Circular route around the lakes of the Matheysin plateau and Pierre Percée
9.03 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,273 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from 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).
Around Lake Pétichet via Le Crey
5.56 mi
+840 ft
-823 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from 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.