Varces-Allières-et-Risset walks

The Pic Saint Michel ( Download : PDF )

8.68km +638m -639m 4h20 Moderate
Starting point in Lans-en-Vercors - 38 - Isère

This easily accessed summit is located on a ridge between the "Vallée de la Gresse" and the Vercors plateau. It offers a breathtaking view on Belledonne, Les Rousses and a bit further Les Ecrins.

The Flaming Fountain circuit ( Download : PDF )

9.66km +417m -412m 3h55 Moderate
Starting point in Le Gua (Isère) - 38 - Isère

A hike that visits one of the 7 Wonders of Dauphiné.

Les Crêtes de la Molière from Autrans ( Download : PDF )

13.97km +626m -632m 6 hrs Moderate
Starting point in Autrans - 38 - Isère

A diverse hike: forests, ridges, vast panoramic views...

Mont Rachais from the Vence Pass ( Download : PDF )

7.72km +314m -308m 3h05 Easy
Starting point in Corenc - 38 - Isère

Easy access to Mont Rachais. View over Chartreuse, Belledonne, Grenoble and the Vercors.

Fontaine Ardente - the flaming fountain ( Download : PDF )

1.78km +181m -182m 1h00 Moderate
Starting point in Meylan - 38 - Isère

A short hike to enjoy this geological feature: a flaming fountain.

Mount Rachais from Frette ( Download : PDF )

7.5km +317m -311m 3h05 Easy
Starting point in Quaix-en-Chartreuse - 38 - Isère

Mount Rachais, from the hamlet of Frette, situated on its far northern side.

A loop through the Serre-Brion and Morta passes starting from Bourgmenu ( Download : PDF )

12.69km +1312m -1312m 7h25 Very difficult
Starting point in Saint-Andéol (Isère) - 38 - Isère

A vertiginous and rarely-taken loop, where you come across ibexes and chamois at every hairpin bend. Make sure you always have a helmet (ibexes love to send stones flying), as well as crampons and an ice axe until late in the season, as névés remain in place fairly long within the steep Serre-Brion couloir. It is best to start your hike early in the morning so that snow is still hard when reaching this couloir.

The Vierge du Vercors via the Pas de Saint-Martin ( Download : PDF )

6.55km +315m -305m 2h45 Easy
Starting point in Saint-Martin-en-Vercors - 26 - Drôme

A walk of discovery from Vercors in a loop between the cliffs, forest and meadow. Small height change.

Himalayan footbridges of Monteynard ( Download : PDF )

15.3km +419m -412m 5h35 Moderate
Starting point in Treffort - 38 - 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.

The Dent de Moirans ( Download : PDF )

10.71km +339m -340m 4h00 Moderate
Starting point in Montaud (Isère) - 38 - Isère

Easy walk on this “tooth” overlooking the Isère valley and offering an interesting view over the east foothills of Chartreuse.

Col de Porte ( Download : PDF )

11.38km +444m -444m 4 hrs Moderate
Starting point in Sarcenas - 38 - Isère

In the heart of the Chartreuse mountains, the Col de Porte is a former family ski resort whose ski lifts are now closed. The paths are more or less well marked allowing you to enjoy the trails on cross-country skis or snowshoes. The proposed circuit climbs through forest, coming out on a crest and offers superb views over the entire Chartreuse mountain range.

The ridges of Mont Fromage from Col de Porte ( Download : PDF )

10.28km +445m -438m 4 hrs Moderate
Starting point in Sarcenas - 38 - Isère

A very pleasant hike, described here snowshoe users, but also good for walks on sunny days.

Vercors Chatelus: Pas des Voutes, Pas de l'Allier ( Download : PDF )

11.14km +820m -814m 5h30 Moderate
Starting point in Châtelus (Isère) - 38 - Isère

Very nice hike without any difficulty, with stunning views of the Pas des Voutes, Pas de la Charmate and Pas de l'Allier.

Mont Pravouta and Col des Ayes ( Download : PDF )

4.69km +332m -323m 2h15 Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Pancrasse - 38 - Isère

Short family-friendly walk with a magnificent view, manageable on foot or on snowshoes.

The Grand Veymont ( Download : PDF )

20.21km +943m -942m 8h30 Difficult
Starting point in Saint-Agnan-en-Vercors - 26 - Drôme

A long hike across the Vercors Highlands ("Hauts Plateaux du Vercors"), to reach the Grand Veymont. Breath-taking view of the entire Vercors massif and Mont Aiguille.

The "Aulp du Seuil" ( Download : PDF )

7.94km +832m -826m 4h40 Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Bernard (Isère) - 38 - Isère

The "Passage de l'Aulp du Seuil" ("Aulp du Seuil" passing): this hike is one of the most beautiful hikes of the Chartreuse massif.

A walk in Mandrin country ( Download : PDF )

12.66km +426m -425m 4h50 Moderate
Starting point in Brion (Isère) - 38 - Isère

Wind through the valleys between Brion and Saint-Michel-de-Saint-Geoirs, then climb up to the ridge where you will have 360° views of Mezenc, Pilat, the Plaine de la Bièvre, the Chartreuse, Belledone, and the Vercors.
End by walking through Mouillasson forest to get back to your vehicle.