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Villefontaine walks
Villefontaine, a town in the countryside
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9.67 mi
+535 ft
-535 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Villefontaine (Isère)
Villefontaine suffers from a reputation and image as a suburban town. And yet, as a new town built from the late 1970s onwards, it really is – to borrow Alphonse Allais’s phrase – a town in the countryside! With its ponds, woods, footpaths, copses and greenways, come and discover how urban development has taken place in harmony with nature.
Circular walk starting from Bonnefamille
5.62 mi
+427 ft
-423 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Bonnefamille (Isère)
An easy walk, mainly on wide paths.
Around Roche
7.58 mi
+640 ft
-640 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bonnefamille (Isère)
An invigorating walk, with little tarmac, on pretty paths in the woods around Bonnefamille and Roche. You will pass the monument at the Châtain cross and, after crossing Roche, you will wind your way through the woods, where you can discover the cup-marked stones of Roche.
The Trois Vallons Golf Course and the Bois de Montgeard
5.03 mi
+440 ft
-440 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vaulx-Milieu (Isère)
An idea for a walk to get some fresh air.
Roche and Bonnefamille loop between woods and panoramic views
7.75 mi
+699 ft
-712 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Isère
In good weather, you will have magnificent views of the Alps and the Lyon metropolitan area.
The castle and ponds of Saint-Quentin-Fallavier
5.35 mi
+430 ft
-433 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Quentin-Fallavier (Isère)
A beautiful, bucolic walk to explore the riches of the town of Saint-Quentin-Fallavier. I recommend following the route with the app so you don't miss any poorly marked trails.
Around the Château de Saint-Quentin-Fallavier
4.72 mi
+433 ft
-433 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Quentin-Fallavier (Isère)
Saint-Quentin-Fallavier yesterday and today. Contrast between modernity and medieval times.
Fouroise walk
5.54 mi
+404 ft
-397 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Four (Isère)
Shadow and light for this "four seasons" hike.
Wild nature between Saint-Alban and Four
9.08 mi
+837 ft
-843 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from L'Isle-d'Abeau (Isère)
You don't have to go to the ends of the earth to get away from it all. In the first part of this route, you will discover wild and little-used paths before a more sedate second part.
Aillat, Grande Forêt from Chèzeneuve
6.83 mi
+568 ft
-545 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chèzeneuve (Isère)
This walk is taken from the "Du bois de la Vacheresse à celui du Revollet" hike by Jipedeu, of which it forms the western wing.
A pleasant alternation between woods, clearings and cultivated fields. Few roads and lots of clean, well-maintained paths, very pleasant in all seasons.
From the Vacheresse woods to the Revollet woods
10.75 mi
+846 ft
-823 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chèzeneuve (Isère)
A very beautiful day's walk on more than 90% paths and trails, in the undergrowth surrounded by nature where you can really breathe, not far from Bourgoin-Jallieu and Lyon.
Circuit starting from Saint-Georges d'Espéranche
5.60 mi
+387 ft
-387 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-d'Espéranche (Isère)
In autumn, the Fromentaux woods are full of chestnuts. In good weather, you can see Mont Blanc and the Alps from the heights. The route also takes us to the small spring at Maison Badin, passes through La Beaume and Les Combes, crosses the small stream of La Vesonne and returns via the peaceful By pond.
We also walk alongside numerous meadows where horses graze.
Tour of Mont Chanzet starting from Panossas
5.85 mi
+774 ft
-758 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Panossas (Isère)
A short, easy walk to explore the wooded area overlooking the villages of Panossas and Chozeau. The walk follows part of the GR®422, in the footsteps of Charles IX, which runs from Lyon to Valence. The route passes by Poizieu Castle, whose tower, covered in machicolations, dominates the landscape.
Surroundings of Panossas
8.90 mi
+679 ft
-666 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Panossas (Isère)
A short walk that takes us to Mont Morel and Étang de Charamel via the Tilleul de Sully, with a glimpse of the archaeological site of Panossas.
The Devil's Stone route in Artas
8.63 mi
+778 ft
-764 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Artas (Isère)
This is a walk with little elevation gain and no difficulty, except for the distance. You will stroll through the rolling countryside of northern Isère. As a bonus, you can walk around the Pierre du Diable (Devil's Rock) and maybe even climb it!
Circular north of Charantonnay
5.78 mi
+358 ft
-344 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Charantonnay (Isère)
This is a short, unpretentious walk, offering nothing more than the chance to get some fresh air and stretch your legs.
La Croix de Bénédict from Charantonnay
7.73 mi
+459 ft
-440 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Charantonnay (Isère)
A short walk on quiet tarmac roads and dry paths but with no shade (so best avoided in summer). Near the Croix de Bénédict, there are two orientation tables with views of the Monts du Lyonnais and the Bugey mountains, as well as the Alps, the Chartreuse and the Vercors.
Around Veyssilieu
6.10 mi
+784 ft
-784 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Veyssilieu (Isère)
A loop starting from Veyssilieu to discover some panoramic views and the chapel of Notre-Dame de la Salette at the top of Chatelan mountain.
Note: this loop follows the routes indicated on the large map at the side of the road, i.e.: Cros de Lavan, Les Gorges, Frétignier, Seuillere, Floutier and back to Veyssilieu.
Loop around Chozeau
6.49 mi
+614 ft
-630 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chozeau (Isère)
This pleasant little walk will allow you to enjoy a mix of woods, meadows and crops. It will also enrich your photo album, as you can capture the wildlife on the Varnieu pond, located on this route, and the original architecture of Bourcieu Castle.
Between Poizieu and Moras
8.88 mi
+942 ft
-942 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chozeau (Isère)
This circuit will take you to Lac de Moras and, on a clear day, there is a superb view of the Alps and the lake from the Moras cemetery.
