The Terres Rouges and Les Revolets

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A short, easy and enjoyable stroll. You will walk alongside ponds, cross through woods on wide, pleasant paths (which can sometimes be a bit muddy...). The peaks of Pilat are visible in the distance. Thanks to Marc for this walk!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.32 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 101 m
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    Vertical drop: - 109 m
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    Highest point: 422 m
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    Lowest point: 308 m
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Pond
Straw bales facing the Pilat massif
In the woods
Church of Saint Michel de Chalon

Description of the walk

The walk starts at the car park of the Saint-Michel church and the Châlon(s) cemetery. Chalon(s) is located in Isère between Vienne and Beaurepaire.

(S/F) Leaving the car park, turn right up the coast (north east). Continue on the narrow road that quickly becomes a wide dirt path. Come to a crossroads just after the power line.

(1) Head to the left (at the sign that reads “le Bois de Rejet" - 500 m) and follow the edge of the first pond. At the next crossroads turn left again (at the sign that reads "Refuge du Bois de l'Eglise" - 1.1 km). Walk along a second pond and continue this wide path, ignoring the trails heading to the right or left.

(2) Reach the aforementioned refuge: a cabin with a table and two benches under a canopy and place to fill up water supplies.

Head back on the asphalt road to the left until you reach a building on the right. Take the path immediately after to the right. Walk along a small pond. Continue on to a small road to the left (careful, there are cars...).

Pass in front of some small modern houses (the Terres Rouges) and continue past a white gate to get to the junction with the D46.

(3) Cross the main road. At the fork in front of you, ignore the dead end on the right (Impasse des Revolets) that leads, of course, nowhere, and take the left path. At the next fork, go left again.

Allow several paths to go by on the left and right and continue to a fork where Yellow markings invite you to turn right.

(4) Do not follow these markings and take the left fork (pretty much directly ahead). 300 m further on, take the left path (with the National Forests sign that reads "Forêt domaniale des Revolets" facing away from the reader). Head along this wide path with a forest on the left and a large field on the right.

After having once again crossed the high voltage lines, continue straight ahead to head down towards the Châlon(s) town hall/school.

(5) Take the road (D46) which starts below the town hall (heading south-east) then, almost immediately, turn left (signposted “Eglise Saint-Michel”). Turn left again at the houses, follow the road past a new pond, turn 90° to the left and climb sharply return to your vehicle (S/F).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 381 m - Church of Saint-Michel de Châlon(s)
  2. 1 : km 1.48 - alt. 417 m - After the power line, turn left
  3. 2 : km 3 - alt. 412 m - Refuge du Bois de l'Eglise
  4. 3 : km 4.21 - alt. 408 m - D46, cross the road and turn right. Near the source of the - Suzon (ruisseau) - Affluent de la Varèze
  5. 4 : km 5.42 - alt. 415 m - Fork, do not follow the yellow signs, turn left
  6. 5 : km 7.01 - alt. 349 m - Mairie/Ecole de Chalon(s). Turn right
  7. S/E : km 8.32 - alt. 381 m - Church of Saint-Michel de Châlon(s)

Practical information

Before starting this walk, you can fill up with water at the taps of the cemetery (residents are very hospitable).

The name of the town of Chalon(s) is odd:
- on the IGN maps, on cartography programmes it is written with an "s" at the end.
- within the commune, the "s" isn't used(!?).

There is no real road: there is the town hall, 1 km on, the church and the cemetery, and scattered farms...
You will find various water refill points along the route (at the cemetery, at the shelter and the town hall).

In the nearby area

At the Refuge du Bois de l'Eglise, there is a shelter with a table and two benches.
Several ponds, views of the Pilat mountains.
The nearby Montseveroux Castle.
Further north, the charming city of Vienne with its many historic sites (Roman among others).

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 33 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Sud 8
Sud 8
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A pleasant hike in hot weather as there are many shaded paths through the woods, with pretty ponds
their settings, which enhance this wooded, rural landscape.
Thanks to the author.

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pierreguironnet
pierreguironnet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

We started the walk at the Chalon town hall (point 5) to begin the ascent to the church.
The path is very muddy (between points 1 and 2), especially when you reach the hut, which means you have to walk through the woods.
At point 4 we did not find the signposting, but the path progresses naturally. The Forêt domaniale signs are clearly visible.
There are few viewpoints, but this route should be pleasant in summer as it is mainly sheltered by trees.
Done on a winter afternoon with no problems apart from the puddles and muddy ground.

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Saint Sorlin
Saint Sorlin

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Very nice little family hike

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Fred345962
Fred345962

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Quiet little walk with no difficulties.
Very muddy due to the heavy rain of the last 15 days.

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jydasilva
jydasilva

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Nice little hike, with the good weather we can see Mont Blanc, really good, do it again.

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Jacques Pouzet
Jacques Pouzet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A short, easy walk on beautiful paths with no change in altitude apart from the return to the church. I think it's best to do the first climb at the start and park at the town hall.

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Khristyann
Khristyann

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 15, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very pleasant walk, with lovely paths and a great view of the Chartreuse massif on the descent to the town hall.
The description is perfect, thank you!

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marc du pilat
marc du pilat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Nice little walk, not knowing the area we set off from point 5 towards Chalon town hall, large car park, water point .... which meant we had to start off on the very steep road to the cemetery, after which the walk was very pleasant and we reached the car avoiding the last steep climb which is always difficult at the end of the walk.

Thank you for a lovely afternoon

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cortovaldes
cortovaldes

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Thank you for this suggestion, which was very pleasant to do today with the blue weather and the temperature continuing to rise.

Beautiful panoramas and pretty views made the route very pleasant. We also enjoyed the good smells. The route is not difficult, but keep a little under your feet for the final (nothing too serious).

All along the route you'll find natural spots for a picnic break, either lying on the grass or in a hammock.

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Viennois63
Viennois63

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

A short circuit ideal for getting some fresh air on a Sunday afternoon.

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JCD38200
JCD38200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Pleasant little circuit for the season

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dougere
dougere

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

Parking behind the town hall allows you to make up the positive gradient right from the start.

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mespompes
mespompes

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 08, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Lovely hike.
As usual, we had to walk a lot faster than the person who did the walk.
Note that we did the walk after a rainy day and encountered a lot of muddy puddles on the way, which is what the description indicates. To our pleasant surprise, there is always a small path next to the sunken path that allows you to get around them.

So thank you to the author of this lovely walk.

Unlike Danielle in 2016, I found the refuge clean and in good condition. Thank you to the public services who maintain it.

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alicevil
alicevil

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 03, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello,

Thank you for a very well-described itinerary which, for once, enabled us not to get lost.
Very well described. The route has no difficulties, with a nice climb at the end. You can do this walk with children without any problem. We walked at a leisurely pace and arrived before the given time: 2 hours.
Would do it again.
All the best.

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2marcheurs38
2marcheurs38

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 22, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

lovely, very easy walk, except for the last part after the town hall

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