Trek around Saint-Joseph - Le Mas

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This hike is primarily along clear paths with views over le Pilat and Sainte-Catherine. An easy trek with some slight up and downhill slopes. Be careful, as non-stone tracks can get muddy in the rainy season.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.13 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 115 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 122 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 440 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 345 m
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Panoramic view of the Alps as far as Mont Blanc
Crêt de Chagneux chapel
Church of Saint-Joseph

Description of the walk

Park your car in one of the car parks around Saint-Joseph church.

(S/F) Head towards la Bessonnière (north) and take the first little road on the right towards la Jubilière.

(1) At the junction, take the road to your left.

(2) Near the pond, leave the road taking the path heading off to the left. Pass behind a cattle farm and keep heading straight past each junction until you reach a road that you'll follow to the left reaching the D30 crossing at Bissieux.

(3) Cross the road (carefully) continuing opposite, then take Chemin de la Pommarez on the left. Ignore Chemin de la Combe Noire, on the other side. Carry on until a junction.

(4) Turn right towards the place called "la Boissonnière" then head downhill towards "route de la Croix du Rey".

(5) Take a right reaching Grénod crossroads.

(6) Leave the road and take the downhill path on the left then turn onto the first path on the left that runs along a low dry-stone wall.

(7) At Mas hamlet, behind a large dairy house on the other side, follow Chemin des Vergers and head down towards "ruisseau de Vaille" (stream). Head up through the housing estate leading to your starting point on the left
(S/F).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 378 m - Car parks in Saint Joseph
  2. 1 : km 0.55 - alt. 359 m - La Jubilière
  3. 2 : km 0.94 - alt. 354 m - Etang, take the path on the left
  4. 3 : km 2.45 - alt. 404 m - Bissieux, D30, go straight on
  5. 4 : km 3.35 - alt. 419 m - Fork in the road, turn right
  6. 5 : km 4.13 - alt. 424 m - Chemin de la Croix du Rey, on the right
  7. 6 : km 4.58 - alt. 434 m - At the Grénod crossroads, take the left-hand path
  8. 7 : km 5.21 - alt. 400 m - Le Mas
  9. S/E : km 6.13 - alt. 378 m - Car parks in Saint-Joseph

Practical information

After (7), there's a good downhill hike so good hiking shoes are a good idea.

In the nearby area

To see: Crêt de Chagneux chapel: a quick detour is possible after the cattle farm between (2) and (3) on the left.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 19 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
Fred345962
Fred345962

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

An easy ride with uninterrupted views of Pilat and the surrounding hills for most of the way.
Some muddy sections.
No shade, so avoid in hot weather.

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dominique 42
dominique 42

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

very nice trail 3 climbs not difficult except at the finish but short very nice view of the pilât and other on a clear day you should see the mont blanc yesterday we guessed it
good signposting (st joseph jaune n° 2)
I'll do it again in very clear weather

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dougere
dougere

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very pleasant walk with beautiful views over Pilat and the snow-covered Vercors. This easy route is signposted in yellow as it is the St Joseph n°2 itinerary. The signposting has been completely renewed with brand new wooden panels and a path has been created between 5 and 6 to avoid the tarmac road.

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Didier Brut
Didier Brut

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

Following the gpx route, no problems were encountered on this circuit. It's a good circuit for winter but not very interesting for the landscape. Mainly cereal crops

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Guytou42
Guytou42

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Easy to do, not too steep. Easy with children. Quiet walk.

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sergio0342
sergio0342
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

There was a problem in the description, as it says to take the dirt track when you get to the pond, which we did, but alas it wasn't the right pond and we rejoined the main road as indicated, but the information provided to continue was wrong as we were much too low down on it. Luckily I had the app, which enabled us to find our bearings and get back on the right path, with a diversion of about 500 m.

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duncan069
duncan069

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Nice walk.
Can be done in 1h45 without hurrying.

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vibouc
vibouc

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

easy and pleasant walk, takes less than 2 hours, but with a map, you can easily make it a little longer if you wish ...

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Jean Claude Adrian
Jean Claude Adrian

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

This walk was chosen for its ease of use (for people recovering from surgery) and is perfectly adapted to the specific landscapes. Extended walk starting and finishing at La Roussilière.

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tigger_grl
tigger_grl

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : N/A
Busy trail : No

This is a good hike but the time is way incorrect, 6 Km, 2 hours, I was looking for a bit more of a challenge, this said medium, but I was able to complete the hike with a half an hour lunch stop in the time given...

Outside of that not bad pretty scenery..

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AnnePatrice
AnnePatrice

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 24, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good


We loved this tour with a return to the start.
A walk in the countryside: cows, horses...fairly quiet, no change in altitude except at the end of the route.

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jeanmichel.perron
jeanmichel.perron

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 17, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful walk with views of Mont Blanc and other peaks. After La Jubilière and near the chapel, there is a signpost indicating an old gold mine on the right. We didn't follow it but it could be interesting.

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Azimut71
Azimut71
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

There is a large car park 100 metres south of the church.
I missed the route de la Jubilière, which seems to be very discreet; if you continue north on the D30, you will find a dirt track on the right shortly after leaving the village; it leads directly to the ponds, and is an interesting alternative with less tarmac.
There is a pleasant fountain at Le Fraisse.

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coz
coz

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 21, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Fun ride.... Perfect with children... A little disappointing in terms of scenery...

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GERSIM
GERSIM

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 08, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A short, relaxing hike to do with children (wide, little-travelled paths, gradual gradients, etc.).
Lovely views.
What information should I add?
Very precise map route which should allow :
. in "2" to follow the pond on the right before leaving the road
. in "4" not to make the proposed deviation (pointless)

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