Round trip of the Pont des Dames

This family walk is located on the village of St Jean de la Porte. The view of the Combe de Savoie and the Belledonne Massif are superb. Follow the itinerary back to the start point.

From opposite the town hall (Mairie), take the road that goes to the top of the village. At the first junction, fo straight on until you get to the last houses. When you are level with the cross, turn right and cross the Combefolle stream. Continue along the road and then along dirt tracks between the vines, until you get to the hamlet of Les Grangettes. The path follows an old mule track, flanked by dry-stone walls, towards the forest. At the edge of the forest, contour around the hillside to reach the "Pont des Dames". Cross the bridge and continue the clilmb to the hamlet of Combefolle: the high point of the hike. Type of itinerary : round trip.