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Countryside route in Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin
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4.45 mi
+561 ft
-545 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin (Isère)
A short country walk between Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin and Saint-Etienne-de-Crossey.
Discovering Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin
3.71 mi
+318 ft
-322 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin (Isère)
An easy walk to discover the hamlets of Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin, nestled among hills, ponds and fields.
The countryside and hamlets of Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin
3.97 mi
+784 ft
-781 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin (Isère)
A short family walk of around 2 hours 15 minutes in the hills above Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin, through forests, greenery, woods and rural hamlets.
In summer, the route combines shaded areas with lush greenery. In winter, it can be enjoyable in snowy conditions (consider snowshoes depending on snow conditions).
Loop in the Voiron countryside
2.88 mi
+705 ft
-705 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Voiron (Isère)
A country walk to discover the rural hamlets of La Pensière, Le Petit Souillet and Le Grand Souillet.
New variation for 2021, which slightly lengthens the loop but makes it easier to park at the start.
Around Baracuchet
5.23 mi
+896 ft
-886 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin (Isère)
A country walk to discover the hamlets and ponds around the Colline du Baracuchet.
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.
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.
Notre-Dame de Vouise
5.24 mi
+1,434 ft
-1,434 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Voiron (Isère)
An easy hike to discover the statue towering above Voiron. A real treat, especially in snowy weather.
The statue of the Virgin Mary was erected in honour of the Iron Virgin of Le Puy-en-Velay. Legend has it that Bonnassieux committed suicide after sculpting the Virgin. However, he did not commit suicide and died with honours. He deliberately placed Jesus in her right arm so that he would not hide his mother's face as she blesses the town
La Roche de la Garde
6.34 mi
+922 ft
-925 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Crossey (Isère)
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.
Discovering Voiron
9.07 mi
+2,274 ft
-2,270 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Voiron (Isère)
A very beautiful route for exploring Voiron and its surroundings, with stunning views over the Grenoble valley, the Chartreuse, the Vercors and Belledone.
A varied circular loop starting from Chirens
10.60 mi
+1,791 ft
-1,795 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chirens (Isère)
This circular walk, starting from the village of Chirens, begins by crossing the Marais de l’Ainan, a designated Sensitive Natural Area, then climbs through the forest towards the Croix des Cochettes, and on to the Motte Castrale du Châtelar. The return route takes you via the Tour de Clermont-Tonnerre and the Guillermet, then along a path opposite Bavonne.
The Val d'Ainan and the Clermont Tonnerre tower
6.85 mi
+656 ft
-630 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chirens (Isère)
This walk is not difficult, except for the distance. In the first part, you walk along the Val d'Ainan Nature Reserve, then you follow a pleasant, soft path through the woods. After a detour to the Clermont Tonnerre tower, you return to Chirens via paths or small, quiet roads.
In the second part of the route, if the weather is clear, you will have beautiful views of the Chartreuse Mountains.
A lovely little tour of Voiron
9.15 mi
+794 ft
-810 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Voiron (Isère)
This semi-urban route will take you through part of Voiron town centre, but you’ll probably also discover some lesser-known and less-frequented neighbourhoods, paths and stairways. In several places, you’ll also enjoy beautiful views of the Chartreuse, the Vercors and the Grenoble valley.
From the Crossey Gorges to the Pierre Chave Bridge, a circular route
9.64 mi
+1,506 ft
-1,493 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Crossey (Isère)
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.
Crossey Gorges - Croix du Rocher de la Garde
2.61 mi
+741 ft
-745 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Crossey (Isère)
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.
The Bessay bocage in Saint-Cassien
4.80 mi
+348 ft
-361 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cassien (Isère) (Isère)
A very easy loop through this peaceful woodland.
The chestnut wood is home to several protected bird species.
This walk is best enjoyed in spring or on the last beautiful days of autumn.
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).