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Saint-Jean-de-Bournay walks
Circular starting from Saint-Jean-de-Bournay
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7.64 mi
+577 ft
-561 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Bournay (Isère)
A very pleasant walk in the heart of the valleys of northern Isère. Apart from the distance, there are no difficulties to be feared. The elevation changes are well distributed. The walk takes place in a triangle between Saint-Jean-de-Bournay, Artas and Charantonnay.
Montjoux Pond
5.27 mi
+344 ft
-341 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Bournay (Isère)
A short walk that will take you to the Étang de Monjoux and its educational trail. On the way back, you will pass in front of the Saint-Pierre Chapel in Bournay.
Combes à Royas route
4.57 mi
+640 ft
-620 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Royas (Isère)
This is a short walk with no great difficulty, except for a steep hill at the start.
The Devil's Stone route in Artas
8.63 mi
+778 ft
-764 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Artas (Isère)
This is a walk with little elevation gain and no difficulty, except for the distance. You will stroll through the rolling countryside of northern Isère. As a bonus, you can walk around the Pierre du Diable (Devil's Rock) and maybe even climb it!
Between Gère and Auron
6.63 mi
+784 ft
-774 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Villeneuve-de-Marc (Isère)
A charming walk that alternates between forest and countryside. It takes place alternately on dirt tracks and small asphalt roads. The elevation gain is divided into three distinct phases and is therefore not too arduous.
Saint-Jean route starting from Villeneuve-de-Marc
7.31 mi
+879 ft
-889 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Villeneuve-de-Marc (Isère)
A short route through the countryside and valleys of northern Isère. On days with good visibility, you can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding peaks.
La Croix de Bénédict from Charantonnay
7.73 mi
+459 ft
-440 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Charantonnay (Isère)
A short walk on quiet tarmac roads and dry paths but with no shade (so best avoided in summer). Near the Croix de Bénédict, there are two orientation tables with views of the Monts du Lyonnais and the Bugey mountains, as well as the Alps, the Chartreuse and the Vercors.
Circular north of Charantonnay
5.78 mi
+358 ft
-344 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Charantonnay (Isère)
This is a short, unpretentious walk, offering nothing more than the chance to get some fresh air and stretch your legs.
The Bois des Crottes route
6.55 mi
+843 ft
-843 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Beauvoir-de-Marc (Isère)
A varied walk that alternates between forest and farmland landscapes. It does not present any major difficulties.
Bonnevaux Abbey Route
4.88 mi
+390 ft
-371 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Villeneuve-de-Marc (Isère)
This route through the Bonnevaux Forest takes you past various sites once used by the monks of Bonnevaux Abbey, a Cistercian monastery that no longer exists. Special signposts, marked with numbers, refer to the sites described in a brochure.
On the heights of Mépin
3.67 mi
+495 ft
-499 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Savas-Mépin (Isère)
A short, easy walk in the hills and woods of Mépin.
The Monks' Path in Lieudieu
6.17 mi
+469 ft
-469 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lieudieu (Isère)
This walk is not difficult. It alternates between woodland and the Dauphiné bocage. It takes you past three beautiful residences: the fortified house of Cazeneuve, Bonnevaux Castle and Avril (or Arzay) Castle, as well as a few ponds.
The Clock Tower and Saint Hugon Chapel
8.80 mi
+971 ft
-965 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lieudieu (Isère)
This walk presents no major difficulties apart from the distance. The first part takes place mainly in the woods, the second in the Dauphiné bocage. It will take you past several ponds, up to the Clock Tower, and to the amazing Saint-Hugon Chapel.
On the heights of Savas
5.66 mi
+886 ft
-879 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Savas-Mépin (Isère)
A short walk to stretch your legs. A slight climb to start with, many paths with little shade (ideal for spring or autumn) and often on small tarmac paths.
The Vernéa valley starting from Savas
6.21 mi
+787 ft
-787 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Savas-Mépin (Isère)
A short walk that alternates between open sections and woodland. No particular difficulty apart from a descent on clay which can be slippery, or even very slippery.
Bonnevaux Forest from Saint-Christophe
5.21 mi
+302 ft
-325 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Châtonnay (Isère)
A pleasant, easy walk through the woods, ideal in hot weather. The route takes you past several ponds, most of which are accessible for viewing (or picnicking).
The three valleys: Valaise, Gère and Girand
9.61 mi
+1,237 ft
-1,211 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Meyssiès (Isère)
A hike with a relatively even elevation gain, which mainly takes place in the undergrowth and offers occasional views of the peaks.
Circuit starting from Saint-Georges d'Espéranche
5.60 mi
+387 ft
-387 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-d'Espéranche (Isère)
In autumn, the Fromentaux woods are full of chestnuts. In good weather, you can see Mont Blanc and the Alps from the heights. The route also takes us to the small spring at Maison Badin, passes through La Beaume and Les Combes, crosses the small stream of La Vesonne and returns via the peaceful By pond.
We also walk alongside numerous meadows where horses graze.
Around Sainte-Anne-sur-Gervonde
5.93 mi
+433 ft
-459 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Anne-sur-Gervonde (Isère)
A short walk in the countryside of northern Isère. The first part takes you across the open plateau, the second through more enclosed valleys, alongside several ponds.
Route of the two "Varèze" in Saint-Julien-de-l'Herms
5.01 mi
+253 ft
-256 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Julien-de-l'Herms (Isère)
This is an easy walk, alternating between woodland and hedgerow.
There are several fords, which may be more or less difficult depending on the water level.
Between Bonnevaux and Varèze
6.27 mi
+249 ft
-279 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-de-l'Herms (Isère)
This is an easy walk. It is shaded and passes by numerous ponds.
Bossieu - Chemin des Moines and the ponds
5.28 mi
+348 ft
-351 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Bossieu (Isère)
In the heart of the Bonnevaux Forest, this is an easy, short walk with plenty of shade in summer.
You will walk alongside several ponds.
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 Tramolé to Culin loop
8.08 mi
+564 ft
-587 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Culin (Isère)
A walk along the paths and small tarmac roads of northern Isère. It presents one challenge: a steep, rutted descent that may worry occasional walkers. Otherwise, there is little elevation gain.
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.
Aillat, Grande Forêt from Chèzeneuve
6.83 mi
+568 ft
-545 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chèzeneuve (Isère)
This walk is taken from the "Du bois de la Vacheresse à celui du Revollet" hike by Jipedeu, of which it forms the western wing.
A pleasant alternation between woods, clearings and cultivated fields. Few roads and lots of clean, well-maintained paths, very pleasant in all seasons.
From the Vacheresse woods to the Revollet woods
10.75 mi
+846 ft
-823 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chèzeneuve (Isère)
A very beautiful day's walk on more than 90% paths and trails, in the undergrowth surrounded by nature where you can really breathe, not far from Bourgoin-Jallieu and Lyon.
Roche and Bonnefamille loop between woods and panoramic views
7.75 mi
+699 ft
-712 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Isère
In good weather, you will have magnificent views of the Alps and the Lyon metropolitan area.
Fouroise walk
5.54 mi
+404 ft
-397 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Four (Isère)
Shadow and light for this "four seasons" hike.
Around Roche
7.58 mi
+640 ft
-640 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bonnefamille (Isère)
An invigorating walk, with little tarmac, on pretty paths in the woods around Bonnefamille and Roche. You will pass the monument at the Châtain cross and, after crossing Roche, you will wind your way through the woods, where you can discover the cup-marked stones of Roche.
Circular walk starting from Bonnefamille
5.62 mi
+427 ft
-423 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Bonnefamille (Isère)
An easy walk, mainly on wide paths.
Pommiers de Beaurepaire: forests, ponds and mountain views
6.39 mi
+541 ft
-564 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Pommier-de-Beaurepaire (Isère)
An easy route alternating between hills, forests, ponds and views of the mountains in the distance. A superb 360° panorama in the village of Pommiers-de-Beaurepaire.
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.
Wild nature between Saint-Alban and Four
9.08 mi
+837 ft
-843 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from L'Isle-d'Abeau (Isère)
You don't have to go to the ends of the earth to get away from it all. In the first part of this route, you will discover wild and little-used paths before a more sedate second part.