Along the old tramway from Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye to La Trappe
Departure from Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye (Isère)
In the region famous for walnuts, along the tracks of the old tramway from Lyon to Saint-Marcellin and among various church buildings.
Magnificent panoramic views over the Chartreuse, Vercors and Mézenc mountain ranges.
In Mandrin country
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.
Vercors Chatelus: Pas des Voutes, Pas de l'Allier
Departure from Châtelus (Isère) (Isère)
Very nice hike without any difficulty, with stunning views of the Pas des Voutes, Pas de la Charmate and Pas de l'Allier.
La Côte Saint-André through the ridges
Departure from Ornacieux (Isère)
This route, which passes by two viewpoint indicators, offers amazing views over plaine de la Bièvre and the Vercors and the Chartreuse mountain ranges.
The Vierge du Vercors via the Pas de Saint-Martin
Departure from Saint-Martin-en-Vercors (Drôme)
A walk of discovery from Vercors in a loop between the cliffs, forest and meadow. Small height change.
Les Crêtes de la Molière from Autrans
Departure from Autrans (Isère)
A diverse hike: forests, ridges, vast panoramic views...
The Dent de Moirans
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 Pic Saint Michel
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.
From Gervans to Larnage and Crozes-Hermitage
Departure from Gervans (Drôme)
Over the Rhone balconies between grape vines and apricot trees, with pretty little streams.
Vallon d'Ardennes and the Tower of Arras in Arras-sur-Rhône
Departure from Arras-sur-Rhône (Ardèche)
Hike near the Rhône, to the north of Ardèche. You will be surprised to find areas that are this "wild" so close to the Rhône Valley (Ardennes). At the end, the view of the Rhône and the Arras tower is a definite plus.
A loop through the Serre-Brion and Morta passes starting from Bourgmenu
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.
The Cuves de Duzon, a geological curiosity
Departure from Tournon-sur-Rhône (Ardèche)
A nice family-friendly walk in the forest which starts from Duzon bridge leading to a galaxy of stones at the Cuves de Duzon, a geological curiosity. The river has effectively bored out several “cauldrons" and flows through a narrow crevice that the path follows.
The Grand Veymont
Departure from Saint-Agnan-en-Vercors (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.
Tour of Lake Paladru
Departure from Charavines (Isère)
A day's walk, quite lovely and varied. You start by going through the Grand Platon Forest, then going along the south-east bank of the lake with beautiful views over the lake. You change banks and go along the Feydelière and Véronnière marshes ('Marais' - protected sites). The return is via the north-west bank of the lake with beautiful views over Chartreuse and, if the weather is clear, Mont Blanc.
Canyon des Gueulards
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
A complete change of scene in this superb canyon between two narrow cliffs. An unusual place where a crevasse plunges into nowhere, with a peaceful and shady atmosphere between boulders, lichens and ferns.
The Terres Rouges and Les Revolets
Departure from Châlons (Isère)
A short, easy and enjoyable stroll. You will walk alongside ponds, cross through woods on wide, pleasant paths (which can sometimes be a bit muddy...). The peaks of Pilat are visible in the distance. Thanks to Marc for this walk!
The Flaming Fountain circuit
Departure from Le Gua (Isère) (Isère)
A hike that visits one of the 7 Wonders of Dauphiné.
Beautiful views around Saint-Romain-de-Lerps
Departure from Saint-Romain-de-Lerps (Ardèche)
A lovely hike offering beautiful views of the Rhône Valley, the Alps and the Ardèche. A 15-minute drive from Valence, this hike leads you around the beautiful surroundings of this small village. Note that Saint-Romain-de-Lerps is one of the classic walks in the area, because there is a beautiful lookout point with a chapel, 2 orientation tables and a picnic area alongside.
In the Massif de Crussol
Departure from Saint-Péray (Ardèche)
A ride on the peaks of the Massif de Crussol, 20 minutes from Valencia via the castle.
Small routes over the ridges of Estrablin
Departure from Estrablin (Isère)
An easy walk in the village of Estrablin which, over the course of two hours, offers large open views over the surrounding hills and mountains. We mainly take small peaceful tarmacked country lanes, which means you can enjoy a walking excursion even after heavy rainfall and when the paths are almost impassable.
The heights of Vienne by small roads for wet days
Departure from Vienne (Isère) (Isère)
A hike that almost exclusively uses small roads without traffic, providing a route where the paths are not an option.
We start in Vienne and experience its panoramic views of Notre-Dame de Pipet and the Vienne hills with beautiful views of the Rhône Valley and the Pilat massif at the bottom.
The return journey takes you through the homes on the Vienne heights while maintaining good views of the Viennoise hills.
Himalayan footbridges of Monteynard
Departure from Treffort (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.