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Sinard walks
From the village of Sinard to the Monteynard Dam viewpoint
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4.62 mi
+965 ft
-928 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Sinard (Isère)
A new short circular walk, ideal for a half-day in winter or spring, takes you along paths to a magnificent viewpoint over the Monteynard dam. You will also enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding mountains throughout the route.
Monteynard Dam and Château d'Ars circular
7.56 mi
+1,978 ft
-2,001 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Avignonet (Isère)
This hike takes you on a short detour into the Trieves region, where you will visit two remarkable sites: the Monteynard dam and the Château d'Ars. All this under the watchful eye of La Peyrouse and with a breathtaking view of Lake Notre-Dame de Commiers.
Circular Monestier-de-Clermont starting from Saint-Paul-lès-Monestier
6.11 mi
+817 ft
-833 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Monestier-de-Clermont (Isère)
This is a relatively easy short hike that will allow you to discover beautiful views of the eastern slope of the Vercors, the Obiou massif and the Gresse valley as far as Grenoble and the Chartreuse. You will also discover the mountain habitat of this part of the Isère as you pass through the small hamlets towards Saint-Paul-lès-Monestier.
Grisail and Ponsonnanche circular loop
4.07 mi
+387 ft
-381 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Paul-lès-Monestier (Isère)
A charming, easy walk offering beautiful views of the surrounding peaks. In spring, you’ll enjoy the sound of the streams flowing down from the mountains.
La Lassière and the Chemin de la Crête
5.77 mi
+1,181 ft
-1,181 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-la-Cluze (Isère)
This route runs mainly through woodland and can be enjoyed in all seasons. You’ll discover a viewpoint over the Vercors massif, the Gresse valley and the Drac valley with the Notre-Dame-de-Commiers reservoir. You’ll also pass close to the Château de Paquier, which has been converted into a guesthouse.
The engineering structures of the railway line from La Mure to Monteynard
7.57 mi
+1,841 ft
-1,831 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Monteynard (Isère)
This relatively easy hike offers beautiful views of the eastern flank of the Vercors massif, the Drac valley and the Monteynard dam lake in its first, open section, as well as the Matheysine area towards the peaks overlooking the Matheysine lakes. The second part, which is more shaded, will take you through the surrounding hamlets and past some of the engineering structures of the La Mure tourist railway.
Circuit around Saint-Martin-de-la-Cluze
4.80 mi
+735 ft
-768 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-la-Cluze (Isère)
This short hike will allow you to discover this part of the Trièves. First, at the highest point, you will enjoy a magnificent 360° view of the Vercors, the Obiou and the western slope of the Senepy. You will then be able to see the Drac valley, Lake Monteynard and the route of the little train from La Mure along the mountainside.
Himalayan footbridges of Monteynard
9.51 mi
+1,332 ft
-1,312 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Treffort (Isère)
This is a hike that starts with a ferry crossing.
The objective is to take the two elegant bridges.
The first bridge crosses the Drac.
The second bridge crosses the Ebron.
Satisfactory markings.
Ferrière and Jonier ridges from Miribel-Lanchâtre
6.54 mi
+2,530 ft
-2,533 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Miribel-Lanchâtre (Isère)
A ridge trail offering beautiful views of the eastern Vercors, Dévoluy and Trièves.
Côte Rouge circuit from the Col du Fau
7.93 mi
+1,224 ft
-1,230 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Roissard (Isère)
This is a beautiful, easy walk offering panoramic views of the Trièves basin and the surrounding peaks.
The route and description were modified on 21 April 2022.
The Belvédères de la Roche and Côte Rouge
6.50 mi
+1,138 ft
-1,161 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Treffort (Isère)
Starting from Col de Fraisse above Monestier-de-Clermont, visit two viewpoints: La Roche, which overlooks Lake Monteynard, and Côte Rouge, facing the famous Mont Aiguille. On the way, pass by the beautiful beech tree called Arbre à Mimi.
Circuit passing by the Fontaine Ardente
4.67 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,188 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-la-Cluze (Isère)
This easy half-day circuit takes you from the bottom of the Gresse valley to the Miribel-Lanchâtre plateau, passing by one of the seven wonders of the Dauphiné: the Fontaine Ardente. On the plateau, there are some beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
Brion Bridge and Ébron footbridge
5.75 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,785 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Treffort (Isère)
A circular hike to do when the boat is not crossing the lake (out of season) or if you want to take your time crossing the footbridges over two days. See my other hike: Drac footbridge hike.
I do not recommend this hike for people who are afraid of heights or have a phobia of falling!
The Jonier and Ferrière ridges, a circular route from the Col de l'Arzelier
5.21 mi
+1,946 ft
-1,965 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Gua (Isère) (Isère)
A circular route mainly through woodland with magnificent panoramic views. Some sections are steep, though not precipitous.
Note: this hike begins with a 125-metre descent and ends with a 125-metre climb, but the setting is lovely and it’s a very pleasant walk.
Pas de la Balme
9.03 mi
+3,586 ft
-3,579 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Gua (Isère) (Isère)
This beautiful hike takes you to one of the passes of the Vercors and offers an exceptional view of the Petite Moucherolle and Grande Moucherolle, which dominate Corrençon and Villard de Lans on the other side.