Gières walks
Fontaine Ardente - the flaming fountain
Walker 
1.78 km
+181 m
-182 m
1h 00
Moderate
Departure from Meylan (Isère)
A short hike to enjoy this geological feature: a flaming fountain.
Mont Rachais from the Vence Pass
Walker 7.72 km
+314 m
-308 m
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Corenc (Isère)
Easy access to Mont Rachais. View over Chartreuse, Belledonne, Grenoble and the Vercors.
Mount Rachais from Frette
Walker 7.50 km
+317 m
-311 m
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Quaix-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
Mount Rachais, from the hamlet of Frette, situated on its far northern side.
Col de Porte
Walker 11.38 km
+444 m
-444 m
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sarcenas (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
Walker 10.28 km
+445 m
-438 m
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sarcenas (Isère)
A very pleasant hike, described here snowshoe users, but also good for walks on sunny days.
Mont Pravouta and Col des Ayes
Walker 4.69 km
+332 m
-323 m
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pancrasse (Isère)
Short family-friendly walk with a magnificent view, manageable on foot or on snowshoes.
The Pic Saint Michel
Walker 8.68 km
+638 m
-639 m
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (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.
Les Crêtes de la Molière from Autrans
Walker 
13.97 km
+626 m
-632 m
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Autrans (Isère)
A diverse hike: forests, ridges, vast panoramic views...
The Dent de Moirans
Walker 10.71 km
+339 m
-340 m
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Montaud (Isère) (Isère)
Easy walk on this “tooth” overlooking the Isère valley and offering an interesting view over the east foothills of Chartreuse.
The "Aulp du Seuil"
Walker 7.94 km
+832 m
-826 m
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Bernard (Isère) (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.
The Flaming Fountain circuit
Walker 9.66 km
+417 m
-412 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Gua (Isère) (Isère)
A hike that visits one of the 7 Wonders of Dauphiné.
Figure of Eight Loop at Grand Som
Walker 17.77 km
+1,639 m
-1,639 m
9h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Christophe-sur-Guiers (Isère)
Petit Som and Grand Som from Gîte à Rucher de la Ruchère.
The Grand Rocher and the Crêt du Poulet
Walker 
8.57 km
+467 m
-465 m
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Theys (Isère)
A stone's throw from town and you're high in the mountains. But pay attention to the risks.
The Cross on the Alp
Walker 10.14 km
+892 m
-888 m
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Savoie) (Savoie)
A lovely with snowshoes, with a beautiful view of the Alpine peaks at its height. Note that this hike can be done in all seasons.
A loop through the Serre-Brion and Morta passes starting from Bourgmenu
Walker 
12.69 km
+1,312 m
-1,312 m
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Andéol (Isère) (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.