Saint-Julien-de-Raz walks

Situated on the outskirts of Saint-Joseph-de-Rivière, the Pisserotte Waterfall plunges at full speed down from the Grande Sure mountain. It offers an easy, family-friendly walk to the foot of the waterfall. Nestled in the mountainside, it is a cool haven and a peaceful, relaxing spot. This 64-metre-high waterfall is easily accessible via a 15-minute walk. It is particularly impressive in March and April, when the snowmelt results in a strong flow of water.

Starting from the impressive Crossey Gorges (200 m high), this double-circular route, mainly through woodland and without any technical difficulty or danger, will take you to the Tourniquet or Pont de Pierre Chave, a rather rare spiral structure where the road passes successively under and over the bridge. On the return journey, the route passes by the Rocher de la Garde, a lovely viewpoint overlooking Saint-Étienne de Crossey and the Voironnais region.

This is an easy hike, except for a short acrobatic passage on the sharp limestone pavement near the cross. Beautiful view of Saint-Étienne-de-Crossey and its surroundings.

A beautiful loop around the Grand Ratz, passing by the Roche Brune viewpoint with its breathtaking view of the Isère valley.

This low peak and its twin opposite on the Vercors side, the Dent de Moirans, watch over the exit of the Isère as it flows quietly towards the Rhône and the entrance of rain and snow clouds pushed by the north winds. A remarkable viewpoint over the valleys, it is an ideal half-day walk.

A short walk through the woods starting from the Gorges de Saint-Étienne de Crossey, passing by the Rocher de la Garde and its lovely viewpoint over the western part of the Chartreuse and the eastern part of the Pays Voironnais.

Randonnée en huit partant des Trois Fontaines, un lieu baigné de fraicheur où il fait bon s'attarder en plein été.Le sentier commence dans la forêt en s'élevant dans une rude pente par de nombreux lacets. Il franchit des gradins rocheux pour rejoindre une bergerie d'alpage, le Chalet de Jusson. En haut de la prairie se présente la Cheminée de Jusson qui s'escalade sans difficulté pour parvenir au sommet et profiter d'un magnifique panorama. Descendre la crête et une partie du vallon de l'Hérétang puis remonter la Combe des Veaux pour retrouver le Chalet de Jusson. La descente par le Pas des Rochers de Pierre Taillée s'effectuant sur une sente en déshérence puis dans la forêt pour retrouver le parking conviendra aux randonneurs en quête de lieu secret. GPS ou application Visorando recommandé.Ce parcours s'adresse à des randonneurs bien préparés physiquement.

A low-altitude circular loop that can be completed in half a day starting from La Placette on the western slope of the Grande Sure massif; best tackled in the afternoon to make the most of the light. The ascent via the Pas de l’Aronde requires caution, particularly when crossing exposed ledges on the cliff face and, above all, when traversing earthy gullies where sliding is prohibited. The return route via the Pas de Miséricorde is also exposed and is currently closed due to rockfalls => you must take the detour via the Combe des Veaux and Jusson until it reopens officially.

A challenging and somewhat exposed circular route (Pas de l’Aronde). It is advisable to tackle it in this direction, as the descent via the Pas de l’Aronde can prove more dangerous than the ascent. You will be rewarded with magnificent views once you have passed the Goulet du Lorzier (Belledonne, Chartreuse...). ⚠️ Caution! Some sections are exposed; a rope of around ten metres may be useful.

A lovely little walk, mostly through woodland. The tarmac sections are along a quiet road. The view from the Rocher de la Garde is very pleasant.

The second half of the route is very scenic thanks to the numerous waterfalls the path crosses and the view of the Lorzier rock.

A challenging and demanding hike through the impressive scenery of sheer drops and cliffs typical of the Chartreuse foothills, ancient high-altitude meadows, and a descent into the torrential basins of Charminelle and La Roize, passing through the peaceful haven of Chalais Monastery before returning to the starting point. Trail no. 6 of the "Western Chartreuse Trails". It is strongly recommended that you follow this route in a clockwise direction. These are mountain and/or forest trails, with all the inherent risks: falling branches, trees, stones and rocks; mudslides; torrential floods; slips and slides... You will be walking alongside ravines and cliffs. Do not leave the marked trail.

This lovely route, less than 30 minutes from Grenoble, will delight lovers of forests and panoramic views. There are no significant difficulties apart from a few steep slopes on the way up to Roche Brune.

The hike to the Lorzier rocks via the Charminelle ladders takes us on an adventure along an original route combining slightly dizzying passages through chimneys or on century-old ladders once used by hunters. Several viewpoints offer beautiful panoramic views, particularly at the top of the Lorzier rocks and at the Col des Banettes.

This low-altitude loop takes you up an old passage equipped with ladders by hunters, before crossing the formidable Roize and returning via Chalais and its monastery.

A short, easy walk with some lovely views and a passage over the original Pont de Pierre Chave bridge.

A lovely but fairly strenuous hike. Return via the same route.

A family-friendly walk where you’ll discover Voreppe set amidst its rolling hills, with its old hamlets, its hillsides once covered in vineyards, and the Poor Clares’ monastery. Trail No. 1 of the “Sentiers de Chartreuse Occidentale”, a circular route, signposted in both directions. However, this trail does present the risks typical of mountain and forest trails (falling branches and the Roize river overflowing at the ‘Pas Japonais’ crossing, etc.).

In Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, there is a 6 km flat walk along a wetland discovery trail.

Explore the western part of the Herrétang peat bogs from its observation points, after following the cycle path uphill towards the Rocher de la Garde to enjoy its 360° panorama.

An easy walk to discover the hamlets of Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin, nestled among hills, ponds and fields.

A short country walk between Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin and Saint-Etienne-de-Crossey.