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Tour de la Villette between Theys and the Col du Barioz
Visorando Member
5.83 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,076 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Theys (Isère)
Circular route through the beautiful valley between Theys and the Col du Barioz, ideal for a sunny winter’s afternoon. Yellow signposts mark the route, as do wooden ‘Tour de la Villette’ signs.Note: half of the route is on tarmac roads (narrow and with little traffic).
Col du Merdaret
5.43 mi
+2,142 ft
-2,110 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Theys (Isère)
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
3.43 mi
+600 ft
-587 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Les Adrets (Isère)
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
5.32 mi
+1,627 ft
-1,604 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Theys (Isère)
A stone's throw from town and you're high in the mountains. But pay attention to the risks.
Crêt du Poulet in winter
3.38 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,030 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Theys (Isère)
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
4.60 mi
+1,224 ft
-1,214 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Theys (Isère)
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
9.59 mi
+1,982 ft
-1,988 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Theys (Isère)
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
3.74 mi
+1,004 ft
-1,004 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Theys (Isère)
Short hike to the Crêt du Poulet orientation tables via the Chalet Pierre Roubet.
Le Grand Rocher via the Crêt du Poulet refuge
7.63 mi
+1,657 ft
-1,670 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Allevard (Isère)
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
4.25 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,280 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Les Adrets (Isère)
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
8.14 mi
+1,621 ft
-1,608 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Les Adrets (Isère)
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
4.55 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,316 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Les Adrets (Isère)
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
4.44 mi
+630 ft
-643 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Les Adrets (Isère)
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
8.38 mi
+3,209 ft
-3,235 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from La Ferrière (Isère) (Isère)
A hike that takes you to the Plateau des Lacs des Sept Laux from Le Pleynet.Accommodation available at the refuge.
⚠️15/06/2026: a notice indicates a rockfall at Cul de la Vieille between 4 and 5, making it impossible to follow this route. You must take the GR®738 between 5 and 7. Please let us know in the comments if you have any information regarding the lifting of this notice.
From the fortified house of La Frette to the Château du Touvet, a circular route
4.66 mi
+938 ft
-928 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Touvet (Isère)
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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