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Vatilieu and Art in the Wind
Visorando Member
2.78 mi
+410 ft
-407 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Vatilieu (Isère)
A family walk surrounded by works of art. With the added bonus of a splendid view of the Vercors.
Circuit from Champ Floux to Vatilieu
6.78 mi
+1,404 ft
-1,385 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vatilieu (Isère)
This is a pleasant walk. You will pass through walnut groves and the valleys of the Chambarans foothills, enjoy the undergrowth and, at the end, take in the exceptional views of the Pre-Alps and the Alps, all enhanced by the sculptures of the "Arts aux 4 vents" at the end of the trail.
The Isère countryside around Notre-Dame-de-l'Osier
10.38 mi
+1,430 ft
-1,434 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-l'Osier (Isère)
In the hills between the Chambaran forest and the Isère valley, discover beautiful nature and interesting heritage.
The Chapel of Epinouze
6.14 mi
+886 ft
-863 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chantesse (Isère)
A circuit between Chantesse and Notre Dame de l'Osier through the chestnut trees, allowing you to discover a very pleasant little chapel.
Circular route via Chantesse and Poliénas starting from Cras
9.69 mi
+1,191 ft
-1,191 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cras (Isère)
A circular route through the Tullins region, passing through quiet little villages, beautiful walnut groves and the shade of pollarded chestnut trees. Lovely views over the Isère plain and the northern Vercors.
Épinouse route
7.00 mi
+965 ft
-942 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from L'Albenc (Isère)
This is a lovely route offering numerous panoramic views of the northern slopes of the Vercors. Halfway along the route, you will pass a very pretty chapel worthy of the Smurf village.
From La Forteresse to the Col de Châtain
5.75 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,014 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Forteresse (Isère)
A walk in the heart of the Chambarans. The coolness of the Châtain woods will be welcome on hot days.
Épinouse Chapel and Madone Viewpoint
5.94 mi
+961 ft
-958 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from L'Albenc (Isère)
A lovely circular route around the hills above the village of L'Albenc, taking you through the landscapes of the Chambarans plateau, past the little Chapel of Épinouse and to the stunning viewpoint at the Belvédère de la Madone.
Around Sonut
5.01 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,053 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Morette (Isère)
A lovely walk from Morette in the hills above Tullins. In the woods or on the hillsides, there are magnificent landscapes to discover along the trails.
A nice climb in the direction we took it. It's easier in the other direction.
Route around Brion
4.22 mi
+538 ft
-531 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Brion (Isère) (Isère)
Starting at the Col de la Croix de Toutes Aures, on the edge of the Chambarans, this easy hike offers beautiful views of the Bièvre plain and the peaks of Chartreuse and Belledonne.
Saint-Gervais to Pont-d'Oxford Greenway
39.81 mi
+95 ft
-98 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from L'Albenc (Isère)
A long and beautiful cycle ride along the banks of the Isère on the Belle Via, on avery flat, well-shaded and car-free route. The route starts from the towpath, near the Saint-Gervais bridge, with the Vercors cliffs accompanying you all the way. The route follows the River Isère upstream to its confluence with the Drac, then crosses both rivers, with the Casque de Néron directly opposite and the snow-capped Pic de Belledonne to the right. The return journey follows the right bank of the Isère.
The Col de Chatain starting from Saint-Paul-d'Izeaux
5.42 mi
+988 ft
-988 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Paul-d'Izeaux (Isère)
A circular walk in a beautiful chestnut forest.
From Saint-Paul d'Izeaux to the village of Plan
7.75 mi
+1,450 ft
-1,421 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-d'Izeaux (Isère)
A very varied walk. In the first part, you walk alongside magnificent ponds covered with water lilies. The return via Camp de César offers magnificent views of the Bièvre plain and the surrounding mountains.
In Mandrin country
7.87 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,325 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Brion (Isère) (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.
The Gorges du Gorgonnet
5.26 mi
+597 ft
-591 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Gervais (Isère) (Isère)
This hike will take you into the charming Gorges du Gorgonnet. It is a family-friendly route. However, caution is advised. Although the trail is wide and comfortable, there are no guardrails in some places, so keep an eye on children. At the end of the gorges, they can enjoy a natural swimming pool with particularly clear (and cold) water.
The hamlet of Les Monts and the Gorges du Gorgonnet
8.39 mi
+1,329 ft
-1,345 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from L'Albenc (Isère)
Please note: due to a major landslide, this hike is currently not possible.
You start by walking along the Isère river through walnut trees. You then climb up the foothills of the Vercors, before returning via the Gaffe footbridge and the wild, steep-sided Gorgonnet gorges.
Short circular loop around the Plan ponds
2.01 mi
+236 ft
-269 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Isère
A short and easy route for a stroll around the Plan ponds.
Quincivet Castle Circular
10.50 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,040 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Têche (Isère)
The first part of the walk is very shady. It alternates between passages through the undergrowth, walnut groves and countryside. You will pass by the pretty Château de Quincivet and enjoy some beautiful views of the Vercors, the Chartreuse and the Saint-Marcellin plain. There are no difficulties to be feared, except for the length and muddy conditions in rainy weather.
At the edge of the woods, discover the village of Izeaux
2.78 mi
+207 ft
-213 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Izeaux (Isère)
This is a fairly short trail through the village of Izeaux. It takes you around the centre of the village, and offers some lovely views of the village.Take a few 'tracolets' through the heart of the village, and you'll discover some of the remarkable features of Izeaux.
From Izeaux to Notre-Dame de la Croix
6.83 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,129 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Izeaux (Isère)
From the village of Izeaux, you climb up to the Domaine de Parménie where you can admire the charming Chapelle de Notre-Dame de la Croix. From the orientation table, you will have a panoramic view from the Mont du Chat in the Ain to the peaks of the north-east of the Vercors.
Murinais, Chambaran, Le Gollard circular loop
9.61 mi
+1,473 ft
-1,473 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Murinais (Isère)
This hike is a little long, but it offers beautiful views of the Chartreuse, the Vercors and the countryside of the Chambarans foothills.
For those who dislike tarmac, a quarter of the route is on country roads, which are paved but have very little traffic!
Chambaran - From Etang Fouaty to Chapelle Saint-Alban
10.49 mi
+833 ft
-833 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Roybon (Isère)
The first part of the walk takes place in the coolness of the Chambaran forest. Then you walk along the ridge and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
La Vernerette Circular
7.26 mi
+486 ft
-505 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Roybon (Isère)
A bucolic hike in the Chambaran with superb views of the Vercors and, in particular, the Grand Veymont.
The Saint-Pierre-de-Bressieux ridge from Saint-Geoirs
4.13 mi
+633 ft
-640 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Geoirs (Isère)
Explore the Saint-Pierre-de-Bressieux ridge with stunning views of the village and the plain.
Paths winding through fields and woods.
La Vie des Terres and La Planche d'Enfer starting from Sillans
5.60 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Sillans (Isère)
A very easy short walk. The only difficulty is a short hill.
In the first part, you will enjoy beautiful views of the Chartreuse mountains. In the middle, you will cross the pretty village of Izeaux, then return along a pleasant wooded path, skirting a beautiful private lake.
Nan Gorges - Gerlette Waterfall
7.32 mi
+2,654 ft
-2,638 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cognin-les-Gorges (Isère)
Pretty steep-sided gorge through which the Nan torrent flows. You can take a dip in the torrent in summer. A wooded trail that is lovely to stroll along.
This hike can be split into two parts. In summer, only the gorges are interesting, as the Gerlette waterfall may be dry. Best done in spring when the waters are flowing freely.
Nan Gorges and Malême Forest
5.45 mi
+2,169 ft
-2,149 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Cognin-les-Gorges (Isère)
A pleasant walk in magnificent surroundings along the Nan, returning through the Malême forest to where it all began, in the pretty little village of Cognin-les-Gorges.
You can enjoy the coolness of the river in summer.
Circular route starting from Beaucroissant
8.90 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,250 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Beaucroissant (Isère)
A horse ride for adventure lovers who don’t have time for long treks. If your horse is well-trained, allow 2½ hours for the ride. If you’d like to do the route on foot… good luck.
Our Lady of the Crosses
4.42 mi
+981 ft
-974 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Beaucroissant (Isère)
Visit a Lasallian site located on the hill of Parménie above Tullins, Renage and Beaucroissant.
The galloping trail starting from Beaucroissant
8.16 mi
+679 ft
-679 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Beaucroissant (Isère)
Start from the car park at the Beaucroissant tennis courts. You can park a horsebox in the car park, which is often empty, even at weekends. Let’s set off for a 2-hour workout or a leisurely 3-hour ride.
Around the Grand Plâtre hill
6.49 mi
+571 ft
-564 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs (Isère)
This is a varied walk, alternating between woods and pond banks. You can enjoy a few views of the Chartreuse peaks and, if the weather is very clear, even the highest peak of Mont Blanc.
Maupas Grand Circular Route
Association / Club / Walk leader4.08 mi
+761 ft
-761 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Renage (Isère)
This route, crossing the village to Bandoz, takes the Chemin du Maupas (“difficult passage”), then climbs steadily up the hillside to the Route des Arrons, which links Tullins to Beaucroissant. The route climbs steeply to a barn (shortcut possible to the right) and then on to its highest point on Parménie Hill. The path then descends through the woods towards Beaucroissant before returning to the Route des Arrons and the Chemin de la Bergère. From here, the Montée du Couloir is descended to the church at Renage.
Small bee and large bee at Renage
4.79 mi
+702 ft
-715 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Renage (Isère)
To the Trees, Citizens! A lovely walk through the woodland, heading towards the Criel plateau. Along the route, you’ll find all the common tree species and the Criel walnut groves. From the ridges, there’s a panoramic view of the peaks of the Vercors and the Chartreuse.On the way back, a permanent exhibition of photographs in the woodland illustrates the Chemin du Sophora. The return route then takes you through the Parc de l’Ancienne Soierie and its remarkable trees, then past the Lavoir des Amours, where weavers used to wash their linen and, perhaps, meet their soulmate.
The little bee around Renage
2.80 mi
+564 ft
-564 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Renage (Isère)
To the trees of the town! A lovely walk through the woodland, towards the Criel plateau. Along the route, you’ll find all the common tree species and the Criel walnut groves. On the way back, a permanent exhibition of photographs in the woods illustrates the Chemin du Sophora. The return route then takes you through the Parc de l’Ancienne Soierie and its remarkable trees, then past the Lavoir des Amours, where weavers used to wash their linen and, perhaps, meet their soulmate.
In the footsteps of the blacksmiths of Renage
2.39 mi
+400 ft
-400 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Renage (Isère)
Whether from the village centre or from the hamlet of Criel, the ironworks workers used to walk along these paths to leave or return home, at the end of their shift, to the banks of the Fure. You can see the historic buildings that bear witness to the different eras of artisanal and then industrial activity along the banks of the Fure.
Between Cruzille and Rampode in Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs
4.82 mi
+489 ft
-489 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs (Isère)
A fairly short walk which initially follows the Bièvre plain and the Chanclau Pond before climbing up into the moraine and the woods. The only difficulty is a fairly steep hill.
From the city of Mandrin to the Château de Sillans
5.57 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs (Isère)
A short walk south of the Bièvre plain. On the way there, you can enjoy views of the Chartreuse mountains and, on the way back, the Pilat peaks.
The Marais Fleury
3.25 mi
+154 ft
-171 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Renage (Isère)
A traditional circular route for the residents of Criel, it offers a pleasant walk along the Route de Bourretières and a return through the woods via the ridges, which offer views of the Isère valley, the Vercors and the Chartreuse.A circular route popular with walkers, mountain bikers and joggers...
La Grande Abeille
2.80 mi
+105 ft
-118 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Renage (Isère)
This route, on the Criel plateau, is usually tackled starting from the Petite Abeille circular loop. Setting off from Criel school, it follows the Route du Marais Fleury, where, on the right-hand side, an old bread oven is still used for festive events. Then, a farm track will take you through orchards, walnut groves and pastures, along a path through the woodland.
Le Mollard Rond
2.49 mi
+236 ft
-230 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Renage (Isère)
This circular route offers joggers a route featuring ascents and descents, mostly through unspoilt countryside. Walkers can also enjoy views of the Vercors and the Chartreuse.
Les Quatre Chemins in Renage
3.03 mi
+125 ft
-138 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Renage (Isère)
An easy walk towards Charnècles, offering remarkable views of the Vercors, Belledonne and Chartreuse mountains as you pass through parks, orchards and walnut groves that bear witness to the agricultural activity of Criel de Renage.
Fay Circular Route
1.70 mi
+276 ft
-276 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Renage (Isère)
A traditional walk for the residents of Criel, in summer it offered a cool respite under the canopy of beech trees that shaded much of the route. Unfortunately, recent clear-cutting and the passage of modern forestry machinery have damaged the little path through the woods.
La Combe Reboud from Criel
3.37 mi
+151 ft
-164 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Renage (Isère)
An easy walk towards Charnècles, offering remarkable views of the Vercors, Belledonne and the Chartreuse through the pastures, orchards and walnut groves, which bear witness to the agricultural activity of Criel de Renage.
The Rivet viewpoint
5.25 mi
+965 ft
-965 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Gervais (Isère) (Isère)
A remarkable walk in the Écouges forest, classified as a protected sensitive area.
This walk is very family-friendly and suitable for children in pushchairs.
However,be careful at the viewpoint as the walk is high up.
Les Deux Pas in Les Écouges
11.12 mi
+2,697 ft
-2,697 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Gervais (Isère) (Isère)
This walk, in the Écouges, passes through two ‘pas’: the Montbrand and the Pierre Taillée. It is very well signposted. Pleasant during heatwaves as it is mostly in the woods. At the ‘pas’, magnificent views over the Isère plain.
From Pont Chabert to Pas de la Pierre Taillée
11.18 mi
+2,575 ft
-2,556 ft
7h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gervais (Isère) (Isère)
A slightly long walk, but it starts with a "flat hill"...
Alternating shaded forests and meadows.
Beautiful views of the northern Vercors: the Isère valley, Chambarans and more... weather permitting.
Discovery trails in Les Écouges
5.75 mi
+1,007 ft
-1,007 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gervais (Isère) (Isère)
This hike is not too difficult and takes you through a variety of landscapes. Discover a very old Carthusian church, sharp limestone pavement, magnificent ferns, vertiginous cliffs and unlikely mill ruins.
La Croisée des Plâtres at the start of Chevrières
8.01 mi
+991 ft
-981 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chevrières (Isère)
This walk presents no major difficulties. It climbs the foothills of the Chambarans and offers many beautiful panoramic views of the Vercors and a few of the Chartreuse. The paths taken are either wide stony tracks or small tarmac roads.
