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Villeneuve-de-Marc walks
Saint-Jean route starting from Villeneuve-de-Marc
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7.31 mi
+879 ft
-889 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Villeneuve-de-Marc (Isère)
A short route through the countryside and valleys of northern Isère. On days with good visibility, you can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding peaks.
Between Gère and Auron
6.63 mi
+784 ft
-774 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Villeneuve-de-Marc (Isère)
A charming walk that alternates between forest and countryside. It takes place alternately on dirt tracks and small asphalt roads. The elevation gain is divided into three distinct phases and is therefore not too arduous.
On the heights of Mépin
3.67 mi
+495 ft
-499 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Savas-Mépin (Isère)
A short, easy walk in the hills and woods of Mépin.
Combes à Royas route
4.57 mi
+640 ft
-620 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Royas (Isère)
This is a short walk with no great difficulty, except for a steep hill at the start.
Circular starting from Saint-Jean-de-Bournay
7.64 mi
+577 ft
-561 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Bournay (Isère)
A very pleasant walk in the heart of the valleys of northern Isère. Apart from the distance, there are no difficulties to be feared. The elevation changes are well distributed. The walk takes place in a triangle between Saint-Jean-de-Bournay, Artas and Charantonnay.
Montjoux Pond
5.27 mi
+344 ft
-341 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Bournay (Isère)
A short walk that will take you to the Étang de Monjoux and its educational trail. On the way back, you will pass in front of the Saint-Pierre Chapel in Bournay.
The three valleys: Valaise, Gère and Girand
9.61 mi
+1,237 ft
-1,211 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Meyssiès (Isère)
A hike with a relatively even elevation gain, which mainly takes place in the undergrowth and offers occasional views of the peaks.
On the heights of Savas
5.66 mi
+886 ft
-879 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Savas-Mépin (Isère)
A short walk to stretch your legs. A slight climb to start with, many paths with little shade (ideal for spring or autumn) and often on small tarmac paths.
The Vernéa valley starting from Savas
6.21 mi
+787 ft
-787 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Savas-Mépin (Isère)
A short walk that alternates between open sections and woodland. No particular difficulty apart from a descent on clay which can be slippery, or even very slippery.
Bonnevaux Abbey Route
4.88 mi
+390 ft
-371 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Villeneuve-de-Marc (Isère)
This route through the Bonnevaux Forest takes you past various sites once used by the monks of Bonnevaux Abbey, a Cistercian monastery that no longer exists. Special signposts, marked with numbers, refer to the sites described in a brochure.
The Bois des Crottes route
6.55 mi
+843 ft
-843 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Beauvoir-de-Marc (Isère)
A varied walk that alternates between forest and farmland landscapes. It does not present any major difficulties.
Route of the two "Varèze" in Saint-Julien-de-l'Herms
5.01 mi
+253 ft
-256 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Julien-de-l'Herms (Isère)
This is an easy walk, alternating between woodland and hedgerow.
There are several fords, which may be more or less difficult depending on the water level.
Between Bonnevaux and Varèze
6.27 mi
+249 ft
-279 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-de-l'Herms (Isère)
This is an easy walk. It is shaded and passes by numerous ponds.
Bossieu - Chemin des Moines and the ponds
5.28 mi
+348 ft
-351 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Bossieu (Isère)
In the heart of the Bonnevaux Forest, this is an easy, short walk with plenty of shade in summer.
You will walk alongside several ponds.
The Monks' Path in Lieudieu
6.17 mi
+469 ft
-469 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lieudieu (Isère)
This walk is not difficult. It alternates between woodland and the Dauphiné bocage. It takes you past three beautiful residences: the fortified house of Cazeneuve, Bonnevaux Castle and Avril (or Arzay) Castle, as well as a few ponds.
The Clock Tower and Saint Hugon Chapel
8.80 mi
+971 ft
-965 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lieudieu (Isère)
This walk presents no major difficulties apart from the distance. The first part takes place mainly in the woods, the second in the Dauphiné bocage. It will take you past several ponds, up to the Clock Tower, and to the amazing Saint-Hugon Chapel.
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.
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.
The old paths of Moidieu
7.23 mi
+636 ft
-663 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Moidieu-Détourbe (Isère)
A rural walk through the Vernéa valley and woods. In the second part, you will walk along the crest of the hill and enjoy beautiful views of the Pilat mountains.
The Coquet Pond in Arzay
3.69 mi
+285 ft
-276 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Arzay (Isère)
This short, easy walk offers beautiful views of the surrounding peaks, winds through the forest and takes you past three pretty ponds.
Pommiers de Beaurepaire: forests, ponds and mountain views
6.39 mi
+541 ft
-564 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Pommier-de-Beaurepaire (Isère)
An easy route alternating between hills, forests, ponds and views of the mountains in the distance. A superb 360° panorama in the village of Pommiers-de-Beaurepaire.
Blaches Forest, Combe de Vau and the old hamlet of Pinet
6.20 mi
+308 ft
-312 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Eyzin-Pinet (Isère)
This is a varied hike that crosses the Blaches Forest via a wide track before descending to the Combe de Vau nature reserve with its beautiful rolling hills.
The return journey takes you through the old hamlet of Pinet, where you can discover some historical curiosities.
This hike is also suitable for mountain bikes.
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!
Variation of route No. 2 around Eyzin-Pinet
4.50 mi
+571 ft
-568 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Eyzin-Pinet (Isère)
When the weather is too wet, this variation allows you to avoid the muddy clay section between the hamlet of Le Salin and the village of Pinet. It also offers a view of part of Montfort Castle.
Some points of interest around Eyzin-Pinet route No. 2
4.59 mi
+551 ft
-551 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Eyzin-Pinet (Isère)
Explore the old village of Pinet and its castles, then the Pinet tower, before descending through the forest and meadows, enjoying unobstructed views of the Pilat massif, the Monts du Lyonnais and Mont Verdun in the Monts d'Or.
Some places of interest around Eyzin-Pinet route No. 1
4.18 mi
+240 ft
-210 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Eyzin-Pinet (Isère)
On this fairly flat loop, you follow a stream and then a river where brown trout breed. You will discover some beautiful restored houses and mills, a spring, a lake...
An easy, short and enjoyable hike, best done in good weather in summer when La Gère is low, due to the need to ford the river.
The Grand Baillis and the Blaches State Forest
8.02 mi
+814 ft
-823 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Cour-et-Buis (Isère)
You start by taking paths and small roads that wind through the peaceful Dauphiné countryside, then return through the beautiful Blaches Forest. There are no difficulties to report along this walk.
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.
Bonnevaux Forest from Saint-Christophe
5.21 mi
+302 ft
-325 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Châtonnay (Isère)
A pleasant, easy walk through the woods, ideal in hot weather. The route takes you past several ponds, most of which are accessible for viewing (or picnicking).
From Semons to Étang Cadenas
5.26 mi
+545 ft
-545 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Semons (Isère)
This short walk takes place mainly in the heart of the Semons Forest. It is ideal in hot weather and takes you past several ponds.
From the Chapulay woods to Septème Castle
6.65 mi
+486 ft
-492 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Septème (Isère)
A fairly easy hike alternating between forest trails and wide open views. Best done in dry weather with clear skies to make the most of the views of the Alps and the beautiful hills and valleys at the start of the route.
This is an opportunity to discover the Château de Septème.
From Pisieu to Revel-Tourdan
6.16 mi
+466 ft
-459 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Pisieu (Isère)
This is an easy, short walk that allows you to discover the charming village of Revel-Tourdan and enjoy beautiful panoramic views.
Revel, a village in the Dauphiné region, waiting to be discovered between the plains and the hills
6.82 mi
+535 ft
-564 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Pisieu (Isère)
A circular that can be done at any time of year, allowing you to discover and visit the pretty Dauphiné village of Revel. The ridge path at the start, along with the flat section in the second part of the route, allow you to enjoy landscapes stretching from the Alps to the Massif Central.
Best done on days before rain to ensure clear skies, offering superb, far-reaching and unobstructed views.
Pisieu-Assieu
18.05 mi
+1,342 ft
-1,844 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Pisieu (Isère)
Ninth stage of the Way of St James. This stage allows you to continue your journey through the Isère countryside. Between small country roads and wooded paths, the route offers lovely open landscapes with the Massif Central and the Alps in the background. In terms of heritage, the Chapel of La Salette, Surieu Monastery and the crossing of the high-speed rail line between Paris, Lyon and Marseille mark the route.
The Parapluie route in Faramans
6.93 mi
+348 ft
-344 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Faramans (Isère) (Isère)
This walk has no significant elevation gain. The outward journey takes place in the western part of the Liers plain, on a small asphalt road and then on wide stone paths. The return journey follows the ridge of the wooded Faramans moraine.
From Ornacieux to Étang du Marais
5.57 mi
+240 ft
-240 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Ornacieux (Isère)
This is an easy walk. You start from the village of Ornacieux-Balbins, on the side of the wooded moraine, and descend into the Liers plain. You will reach the Étang and the Marais de Faramans.
In good weather, you can enjoy interesting views of the surrounding mountains.
