The farms of Rif Bruyants - Family Walk

A small village with lot of charm. Testimonies of a past life, in an out-of-time place, Rif Bruyant farms contain much mystery, like its old cheese cellars.This village is a must to see for any hiker who starts from the valley of Roizonne to Roizonne or to Coiro. It can also be worth seing for itself : heritage, traditionnal food and beautiful beech forest. Rif Bruyant farm is composed of 3 building from seventeenth century. A few years ago these buildings were restored by the only inhabitant of the village. He opened a shelter with accommodation in shared rooms, yurt or tree house. On the outskirts of the village you could see old cheese cellars, recently renovated. In the old days the "Le Bleu de Lavaldens" cheese was well known in the area, lucky to be able to use the less-than-6 °C caves near than the farms.

Discovery of the Roizonne valley, switching from one side to the other without great difficulty and offering a beautiful contrast of landscapes.Departure from La Valette, parking on the roadside next to the town hall. Follow Le Poyet, Fontagneu, Le Moulin de Fontagneu, Le Mollard, Ruisseau de Rif Bruyant, Les Eyverras, La Basse Valette and La Valette.

Very rich area with lakes, wetlands and peatlands. This very nice walk will take you to a beautiful plateau. It is a real garden, nature sanctuary for many species.Lake Fourchu is the largest lake of the plateau formed by piles of rocks on northern part of the range of Taillefer. Dominated by the summit of Taillefer in the south, the lake is surrounded by lake Canard in the north , lake Veche, lake Noir, lake Agneau and lake Culasson in the southwest. The lake Fourchu was named because of its split shape. The vegetation around the lake is entirely composed with an alpine grass. The only tree is a conifer perched on the only little island in the lake. The lake is 2050 m high in altitude, it is frozen and covered with snow during the winter. Please stay on the main trail, help us to protect the peatlands and the fragile lake banks. You are in a very rich but fragile area. Fario trout and rainbow trout presence, AAPPMA Grenoble manager

Beautiful little lake surrounded by fir trees, easy accessible by forest tracks from Alpe du Grand Serre.Lake Poursollet is 1649 m high in the massif of Taillefer. Near a small village, it is easily reachable by the 114B road named Poursollet road from La Morte. There is a strong botanical biodiversity with a soil made of carbonate and siliceous essences juxtaposition. Many differents lands (weltlands, peatlands, lakes, and high altitude plains) shelter many different animal and vegetal species. The forest around is home to other variety. Peatlands shelter many amphibians and insects and make a very rich Alps area. The fauna is quite exceptionnal due to many endemic species. Please keep walking on pathes, and don't walk too much on the lake's banks. You are in a very rich but fragile area. Fario trout and rainbow trout presence, AAPPMA Grenoble manager

Take a stroll through the wild Roizonne valley, nestled between the high peaks of Tabor and Coiro, all while staying on flat ground.A great walk for beginners, where little ones can safely practice walking, no worries about knees if they fall, as the path is entirely covered in grass. This gentle stroll through the heart of the Roizonne valley offers a refreshing change from the more traditional hikes of the Matheysine area. At the hamlet of Fontagneu, you'll find a large parking area, well frequented by hikers throughout the summer.

Located in the heart of the Alps at an altitude of 1,200 meters, this mountain hut welcomes you from June to September and invites you to discover the Roizonne Valley. Situated in the middle of the Rif Bruyant valley, this gîte offers something for everyone seeking a true escape.Located in the heart of the Rif Bruyant valley, surrounded by wonders to discover and a variety of colorful landscapes, everyone will find something to fulfill their desire for escape, whether on a hike or enjoying time with family.

At only few minutes walk from the shelterhouse of Rivobruenti . a hut made for 5 persons on 3m high in the trees and a genuine Mongolian yurt for 4 persons. The Rivobruenti proposes half pension.Just a few steps from the refuge, perched 3 meters high in the trees, our cabin will welcome you starting in June for a magical night close to nature. This cozy nest can host 5 people. It is an unforgettable experience to share as a couple or with family. Nestled in a little corner of paradise, the Mongolian yurt offers the chance to spend an unforgettable night in the heart of nature. A true escape, full of peace and serenity, in a space with unique charm, where the only sounds you’ll hear are the whispers of the mountain at night…

D'une superficie de 91 800 hectares, le Parc National des Écrins, à cheval sur l'Isère et les Hautes-Alpes, couvre une surface montagneuse de 800 à 4 102 mètres d'altitude.Cet espace protégé est le plus grand Parc Naturel d'Europe avec des sommets mythique tel que l'Olan ou la Barre des Ecrins. La Vallée du Valbonnais est l’une des 7 grandes vallées du Parc National des Écrins, c’est LA vallée la plus secrète et la plus confidentielle du parc. Sur le territoire de la Matheysine dans l’Isère à seulement 1h de Grenoble. le cœur du Parc National des Ecrins est un milieu naturel unique et sensible que nous devons préserver en respectant les règles du Parc. Etant un lieu ouvert à tous, cette mission de préservation est également l’affaire de tous. Tout au sud de l’Isère, les vallées de la Bonne et du Béranger respirent une authenticité montagnarde aux accents de bout du monde, entre hameaux historiques et isolés, forêts touffues et sommets emblématiques : le toit du Valbonnais, c’est le majestueux pic de l’Olan (3564m), qu’on approche au plus près au refuge du Font Turbat. Demeuré à l’écart des grands axes, le Valbonnais et sa commune alpine de Valjouffrey sont réellement un trésor caché des Alpes françaises, dans la partie iséroise des Ecrins. Prisé des amoureux de la nature, ce vaste territoire préservé abrite une faune sauvage et flore exceptionnellement riche et diversifiée. Chamois, bouquetins, aigles royaux, gypaètes, vautours fauves, chouettes, lagopèdes alpins, hermines, lièvres variables, lézard ocellé, renards, écureuils, marmottes, et bien d'autres animaux. Plus de 350 espèces de vertébrés sont recensées. Quant aux invertébrés, seule une fraction de la population a dévoilé ses mystères. La conservation de ce patrimoine naturel d'exception a motivé la création du Parc national des Ecrins; le cœur du parc est une zone de protection spéciale pour la conservation des oiseaux dans le cadre du réseau européen Natura 2000. Coté flore le parc n'est pas en reste; edelweiss, chardon bleu, génépi, gentiane... Territoire aux climats, altitudes et reliefs variés, le parc national des Ecrins offre une large diversité de conditions écologiques pouvant convenir à nombre de plantes. C’est ainsi qu’il abrite en son sein plus de 2500 espèces végétales, allant du robuste mélèze des pentes abruptes à la microscopique chlamydomonas des névés ! Certaines plantes présentent des histoires de vie remarquables, allant des héritières de pratiques agricoles anciennes (prairies de fauche, cultures extensives de céréales) aux exploratrices de la haute montagne Le massif des Écrins fait aussi le bonheur des randonneurs, avec ses multiples sentiers balisés (pas moins de 740 km !), et des amateurs d'escalade, ce territoire étant considéré comme le deuxième site d'alpinisme de France. La nature dans son état le plus pur..