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Tour de la Villette between Theys and the Col du Barioz
A circular route in the beautiful valley between Theys and the Col du Barioz, ideal for a sunny winter afternoon. Yellow signs mark the route, as well as wooden signs marked "Tour de la Villette".
Col du Merdaret
A very pretty walk above Theys, with a climb towards Belledonne and fantastic views. Between forest and mountain pastures, with the chance to take in the peaks.
Short walk around Bel aux Airs
Starting from the Col d'Hurtières, you’ll enjoy varied scenery. Let yourself be surprised by the views. This walk is enjoyable in both summer and winter.
The Grand Rocher and the Crêt du Poulet
A stone's throw from town and you're high in the mountains. But pay attention to the risks.
Crêt du Poulet in winter
A lovely snowshoe hike above Grésivaudan through forests and meadows, offering beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The route is easy and ends at the Crêt du Poulet refuge, where you can enjoy a glass of mulled wine.
Crêt du Poulet, Crêt Luisard
A family walk through forests and meadows in the Belledonne Massif with superb panoramic views of the Grande Chartreuse Massif on one side and the Vanoise and Sept-Laux on the other.
Crêt du Poulet, Grand Rocher and Col du Merdaret circular loop
A beautiful circular route on the ridge of the Grand Rocher, which acts as a balcony with a superb panorama of the Haut-Bréda valley, the Allevard massif and the Sept Laux massif. Easy access from the Barioz cross-country ski centre and an easy route to do in mid-spring when the peaks are still snow-covered.
Crêt du Poulet via the Chalet Pierre Roubet
Short hike to the Crêt du Poulet orientation tables via the Chalet Pierre Roubet.
Le Grand Rocher via the Crêt du Poulet refuge
An easy hiking version of this climb to the Grand Rocher. Once past the refuge, the route follows the Crêt Luisard ridge, where the view is breathtaking in all directions, and you can even see Mont Blanc from the summit.
In the footsteps of the bearded vulture around Pipay
Loop between Prapoutel and Pipay, from the forest to the Balcon des Sept Laux trail, offering breathtaking views of the Chartreuse Massif and birds flying across the Belledonne sky. With a bit of luck, you may spot a bearded vulture, one of only four species of vulture in France, which is currently being reintroduced in the Alps.
The Pont de la Betta and the Cascade des Avoux via Prabert
A forest loop allows you to reach the Pont de la Betta, the starting point for a multitude of other hikes, while discovering the charming hamlet of Prabert and the magnificent Cascade des Avoux waterfall.
Loop in the forest around Prapoutel
This is a beautiful, very easy walk through the forests surrounding Prapoutel, passing through various places such as the Pré de l'Arc and its holiday camp, the Gros Caillou, and the Chalet des Cortillets with its panoramic view of the Chartreuse Mountains and the Grésivaudan Valley.
The footbridge walk and Pré de l'Arc from Prapoutel station
A beautiful family walk in the heart of the Belledonne forest, starting from the Prapoutel resort (Les Sept Laux). This easy walk can be done via several routes and paths, all leading to Pré de l'Arc, where it is impossible to get lost thanks to the clear signposting.
The lakes and the Refuge des Sept Laux from Le Pleynet
This hike takes you to the Lacs des Sept Laux plateau from Le Pleynet.
It is possible to stay overnight at the refuge.
From the fortified house of La Frette to the Château du Touvet, a circular route
An easy route in the hills above Le Touvet, from one castle to another, with the first part in the forest and the return via the hamlets on the road, including 250 m on the D29, but without any danger.
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