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Le coin tranquille: Discoveries around Les abrets, Isère

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Welcome to Le Coin Tranquille, your gateway to a plethora of enriching activities and local attractions around Les Abrets, Isère, Rhône-Alpes. Nestled in the heart of this stunning region, this destination offers a bucolic setting perfect for nature lovers and history enthusiasts. Start your day with a hike in the Chartreuse Massif, renowned for its picturesque paths and breathtaking views. For cy...See more

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GR 65 -  Way of Saint James in Isère from Romagnieu to Valencogne
1.8 km

GR 65 - Way of Saint James in Isère from Romagnieu to Valencogne

The Via Gebenensis [Way of Geneva] comes from Geneva and joins Le Puy en Velay and the Way of Saint James, 1700km (Spain). After Savoie, the route gets smoother when you reach the Dauphiné's hills, inviting walkers to take this thousand-year-old challenging and spiritual route. Four historical routes led to Santiago, merging into one in Puenta la Reina, Spain. The Via Tolosana started from Arles, the Via Podiensis from Puy-en-Velay, the Via Lemovicencis from Vézelay and the Via Turomencis from Tours. If many pilgrims go to Compostela from these four places, a certain number began upstream their solitary walk. Among these itineraries attached to a main route, the "Via Gebennensis", from the Latin name of the departure city Geneva, allows German and Swiss pilgrims to join the Via Podiensis or route du Puy since 1998. Every year, 3500 pilgrims walk this 350 kilometers section also called GR65. After the mountains of Savoie, the way of St James enters in Isère by the municipalities of Aoste/ Romagnieu/ Les Abrets en Dauphiné / Saint Ondras and Valencogne for a soft stage on the Vals du Dauphiné's hills. In, 1998, the pilgrims road of St James was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The paths are marked and safe. The 21st century pilgrims, often well equipped, have very diverse motivations and go to Santiago on foot but also by bike or on horseback. Pilgrims accomodations (Accueils jacquaires) are installed in the area. They welcome you on presentation of the "credential". You can find their contact details in the "Guide Jaune Genève- Le Puy en Velay" of the Amis de St Jacques de Compostelle Rhône Alpes on sale at the association or in the tourist offices (10€).

7 h
26 km
Easy
38490 Les Abrets en Dauphiné
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Malseroud marsh and pond
3.5 km

Malseroud marsh and pond

An easy hike to discover the wealth of biological species (fauna, flora) in the river, pond and wet meadows. Access via Les Abrets-Fitilieu train station (+2km round trip). ROUTE Take a narrow country road through the forest, then a wide track through more open countryside to reach the marshes, you follow the river Bourbre on your left. The track is often shaded at this point. You pass a number of farms and arrive at ‘Château de Donat’. Take the path to the right and turn left to see the beautiful brick tower, last remaining evidence of the residence built around 1870. Continue to the Malseroud pond, classified as a Sensitive Natural Area. This wetland area is ideal for observing birds (coots, grebes, herons), dragonflies, frogs and more. You can walk around the pond. An educational booklet is available at the Tourist Office and on www.tourisme-valsdududauphine.fr. Dogs must be kept on a leash around the pond to preserve the tranquillity of the species. On the way back, the paths and small country roads go through cultivated fields and small copses to take you back to ‘Les Bruniaux’. Then cross the village to return to your starting point. This loop is very pleasant in summer, but not recommended in wet season (November to April), as the paths through the marshes are often muddy. WAYMARKING AND SIGNPOSTING Follow the yellow markers and the crossroads : FITILIEU > Château de Donat > Les Bruniaux > FITILIEU

2 h
8.8 km
Very easy
Parking devant la mairie de Fitilieu - D142 38490 Les Abrets en Dauphiné
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Mountain bike trail - Malseroud marsh and pond
3.5 km

Mountain bike trail - Malseroud marsh and pond

An easy loop to discover the wealth of biological species (fauna, flora) in the river, pond and wet meadows. ROUTE : Via a small country road in the forest and then a wide track with more open countryside, you reach the marshes where you follow the river, the Bourbre, on your left. The track is often shaded at this point. The only difficulty is that halfway along the route, there is a 200m climb just before the Ayes farm. The path is quite stony at this point. At ‘Château de Donat’, take the path on the right and turn left to see the beautiful brick tower, the last remaining trace of the house built around 1870. Continue as far as the Malseroud pond, classified as a Sensitive Natural Area. This wetland area is ideal for observing birds (coots, grebes, herons), dragonflies, frogs and more. You can walk around the pond. An educational booklet is available from the Tourist Office and at www.tourisme-valsdududauphine.fr. Dogs must be kept on a lead around the pond to preserve the tranquillity of the species. On the way back, the paths and small country roads wind through cultivated fields and small copses to take you back to ‘Les Bruniaux’. Then cross the village to return to the start. Be careful, this trail is very pleasant in summer, but the paths through the marshes are often muddy in the wet season (November - April). SIGNS AND MARKINGS : Follow the yellow markings and signs: FITILIEU > Château de Donat > les Bruniaux > FITILIEU

45 min
8.8 km
Very easy
63 Rue du 11 Novembre 1918 38490 Les Abrets en Dauphiné
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Rhone confluence
5.2 km

Rhone confluence

A flat route along the rivers of the Rhône, the Guiers and the Bièvre, with the Bugey mountains as a backdrop. Not to be missed ! An accessible loop with large paths for pedestrians and cyclists between various watercourses and dikes (the Bièvre, the Guiers and the junction with the Rhône). Take a moment to admire the landscape surrounding the Bugey mountains. ------- Itinerary: Start from the Gallo-Roman Museum's parking in Aoste. After leaving Aoste, you follow the Bièvre through woodland along a wide, peaceful path. You pass through the village of Saint-Didier d’Aoste and enter the Haut-Rhône French Nature Reserve, where the Rhône meets tributaries like the Bièvre and the Guiers. This wetland area, dotted with small islands, is a refuge for species such as the red kite, the Eurasian beaver, and the great crested newt. You can also spot wild orchids and carnivorous plants like the round-leaved sundew. You continue on the broad path that runs along the Rhône and then the Guiers all the way to Lake Romagnieu, a leisure center that charges a fee in summer and offers a wide range of activities: swimming, pétanque, volleyball, tennis, fishing, bar-restaurant, etc. It is generally possible to walk around the lake free of charge outside summer, when the leisure centre is closed. Between Romagnieu and Aoste, the route follows paths and small roads surrounded by cultivated fields. Waymarking: Follow the yellow marked path and the crossroads: AOSTE > Normandoz > la Bièvre > Les Tuilières > St-Didier d'Aoste > la Digue du Rhône > Confluence > la Douane > le Château > Romagnieu > les Champagnes > AOSTE

5 h
18 km
Easy
Place du Musée (parking devant le musée gallo-romain) 38490 Aoste
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Mountain bike trail - Confluence du Rhône
5.2 km

Mountain bike trail - Confluence du Rhône

A flat route along the rivers of the Rhône, the Guiers and the Bièvre, with the Bugey mountains as a backdrop. Not to be missed ! An accessible loop with large paths for pedestrians and cyclists between various watercourses and dikes (the Bièvre, the Guiers and the junction with the Rhône). Take a moment to admire the landscape surrounding the Bugey mountains. ------- Itinerary: Start from the Gallo-Roman Museum's parking in Aoste. After leaving Aoste, you follow the Bièvre through woodland along a wide, peaceful path. You pass through the village of Saint-Didier d’Aoste and enter the Haut-Rhône French Nature Reserve, where the Rhône meets tributaries like the Bièvre and the Guiers. This wetland area, dotted with small islands, is a refuge for species such as the red kite, the Eurasian beaver, and the great crested newt. You can also spot wild orchids and carnivorous plants like the round-leaved sundew. You continue on the broad path that runs along the Rhône and then the Guiers all the way to Lake Romagnieu, a leisure center that charges a fee in summer and offers a wide range of activities: swimming, pétanque, volleyball, tennis, fishing, bar-restaurant, etc. It is generally possible to walk around the lake free of charge outside summer, when the leisure centre is closed. Between Romagnieu and Aoste, the route follows paths and small roads surrounded by cultivated fields. Waymarking: Follow the yellow marked path and the crossroads: AOSTE > Normandoz > la Bièvre > Les Tuilières > St-Didier d'Aoste > la Digue du Rhône > Confluence > la Douane > le Château > Romagnieu > les Champagnes > AOSTE

2 h
18 km
Very easy
Place du Musée 38490 Aoste
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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾