View of the Belledonne mountain range from the Col de la Madeleine Photo: Louis CHABERT, Wikimedia Commons

Belledonne Group

Our Belledonne Group travel guide is indispensable for anyone who wants to explore this region. It offers a comprehensive overview of the most fascinating mountains, sights, excursion destinations and culinary highlights - a veritable treasure trove of travel tips! The region entices with bike tours and hikes through the mountains, breathtaking panoramic views and the opportunity to explore the surrounding area. Belledonne Group is undoubtedly worth a visit and a unique destination for active vacationers who enjoy spectacular views and discovering new places!

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Activities in the Belledonne Group

Massif de Belledonne - Vallée du Grésivaudan

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Road Bike · Lake Annecy

Grenoble - Annecy by road bike (via Col de Tamié)

Premium content Difficulty moderate

Distance 132 km

Duration 6:30 h

Ascent 1,284 m

Descent 1,044 m

A beautiful 133km regular road bike route between Grenoble and Annecy, discovering 3 mountain ranges, climbing the Col Tamié (907m), and riding ...

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from Jacky Joubert,

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Long Distance Hiking · France

HexaTrek: The Great Crossing of France

recommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-day route

Distance 3,041 km

Duration 999:00 h

Ascent 136,300 m

Descent 136,700 m

The HexaTrek is a trail of 3,034 km and 136,000 m of elevation gain connecting 14 of the most beautiful French natural parks and crossing France ...

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Long Distance Hiking · Isère

Across the Belledonne

recommended route Difficulty T4 difficult

Distance 125.6 km

Duration 55:35 h

Ascent 9,304 m

Descent 10,250 m

Over the course of 5.5 days, I hiked from Lac Luitel to Aiguebelle, crossing the Belledonne Massif from south to north, east of Grenoble.

from Debbie Sanders, Debbiestochten

Road Bike · France

The P'tites Routes du Soleil from Thonon-les-Bains to Nice

recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route

Distance 866 km

Duration 75:00 h

Ascent 15,614 m

Descent 16,033 m

"A cycle tourist has no record of achievements, only memories…" This phrase from the writer Jean Taboureau perfectly sums up the spirit of the P ...

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from Loic Grateau, Grandes Itinérances

Hiking Trail · Belledonne Group

Col des Sept Laux im Belledonne-Kette

recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult

Distance 11.9 km

Duration 6:00 h

Ascent 958 m

Descent 958 m

Sieben Seen (sept laux) wären es, wenn man nur größeren zählt. Doch dann sind noch eine Vielzahl kleinerer, meist namenloser Seen oder Tümpel über ...

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from Martin Mandler,

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Long Distance Cycling · Drôme

On the trail of the Huguenots

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 433.2 km

Duration 43:00 h

Ascent 7,335 m

Descent 7,025 m

On the trail of the Huguenots by bike: follow the path of the Huguenot exile after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes.

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Hiking Trail · Isère

GR®738 - Day loop at Chamrousse "l'Alpage": Lacs Robert

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 7.7 km

Duration 3:00 h

Ascent 484 m

Descent 484 m

This new Belledonne GR® approved in June 2018 is 130 km with no less than 10,000 meters of elevation gain.

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from Thierry FRAISSE,

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Mountain Hike · France

Belledonne mountain tour 1, Pic de la Belle Étoile

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 25.2 km

Duration 12:00 h

Ascent 1,722 m

Descent 1,723 m

Scenically inspiring, varied 3-day circular route (T3) with wonderful views of the Belledonne range, over Savoy up to Mont Blanc.

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from Walther Leipold, Community

Mountain Hike · France

Belledonne mountain tour 2, Croix de Belledonne

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 28.3 km

Duration 14:43 h

Ascent 2,539 m

Descent 2,539 m

Varied mountain route (up to T4) as a hut hike and circular tour in the central Belledonne (early 7/16).

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from Walther Leipold, Community

Long Distance Hiking · France

Escape to the 7 Laux 2022-06

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 51.7 km

Duration 18:30 h

Ascent 2,805 m

Descent 2,805 m

Stay in the heart of the 7 Laux starting from the Pipay station, with 3 nights in a refuge and 1 day of discovering the surroundings

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from Joseph Spiegel, Community

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Expeditions · Grenoble and surroundings
Digital Scavenger Hunt Grenoble
from €19.00

Summer Sporting Fun · Rhône-Alpes
Mountainboarding lesson in 7 Laux, Prapoutel
from €160.00

Sightseeing flight · Rhône-Alpes
Introduction to Microlight Piloting in the Alps from Grenoble
from €95.00

Sightseeing flight · Rhône-Alpes
Microlight Flight in the Alps from Grenoble

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Webcams · Rhône-Alpes
La Combe-de-Lancey › West: Lac du Crozet
Webcams · Rhône-Alpes
Chamrousse › North-west: Résidence les Edelweiss
Webcams · Rhône-Alpes
Le Versoud › North-east: Aéro Club du Grésivaudan
Webcams · Rhône-Alpes
Chamrousse
Webcams · Rhône-Alpes
Chamrousse › South-east: Plateau le L'arselle - Massif du Taillefer - Le Taillefer
Webcams · Rhône-Alpes
Chamrousse
Webcams · Rhône-Alpes
Les Adrets: Impasse du Grand Cerf
Webcams · Grenoble and surroundings
Grenoble: Hôtel de Ville de Grenoble
Webcams · Rhône-Alpes
Allevard
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Chamrousse › East: Le Recoin de Chamrousse
Webcams · Rhône-Alpes
Chamrousse: Rhône-Alpes, France - Front de Neige Recoin
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Le Versoud › South-west: Aéro Club du Grésivaudan

Reviews

April 11, 2026

Usean suunnitella
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we give 5 star and will try again
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Written April 11, 2026

Long Distance Hiking
HexaTrek: The Great Crossing of France
December 21, 2024

Hautes-Alpes 05
Community

La partie Haut alpine traverse le département depuis Sisteron jusque Corps en passant par les Pays du Buech, la vallée de la Durance pour finir dans celle du Champsaur : 120 km et 3250m de dénivelé qui se pratiquent généralement en 6 jours. Site officiel de la route Napoléon à cheval : https://alpesrando.net/trek/17844-La-Route-Napoleon-a-cheval https://route-napoleon-a-cheval.com/

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Written December 21, 2024

Horseback Riding
Long-distance equestrian route - the Napoleon Horse Route
August 19, 2024

Tom Birch
Community

August 19, 2024

Great write up! Great ride

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Written August 19, 2024

Road Bike
Col du Glandon 1924 m - from Rochetaillée
February 08, 2021

Clément Froelich
Community

Fait avec ma fille, suite votre publication. Parfait, mais nous avons mis 03H15 le temps de lire les panneaux, visiter l'tang, discuter, rvasser... Merci pour la dcouverte !

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Written February 08, 2021

Hiking Trail
Jarrie-Champagnier Interpretive Trail
October 03, 2020

Nico Pilyon
Community

Merci Joseph pour ce magnifique parcours. Au calme idéal pour profiter d'une après midi en montagne pas très loin de Grenoble en Isère.

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Written October 03, 2020

Snowshoes
SNOOC - le grand rocher
October 03, 2020

Sébastien Poulin
Community

Un magnifique parcours au coeur de Belledonne en Isère. J'ai beaucoup aimé la vue sur la Chartreuse.

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Written October 03, 2020

Snowshoes
SNOOC - le grand rocher
October 02, 2020

Nico Pilyon
Community

November 11, 2016

Super parcours au coeur de la forêt. A refaire sans hésiter.

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Written October 02, 2020

Sledding
Snooc - Casserousse - Chamrousse
October 02, 2020

Sébastien Poulin
Community

September 27, 2020

Magnifique itinéraire SNOOC à Chamrousse au coeur de Belledonne.

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Written October 02, 2020

Sledding
Snooc - Casserousse - Chamrousse
October 02, 2020

Sarah Ducrocq
Community

January 05, 2020

Un joli parcours dans un cadre boisé très apaisant ! Je recommande

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Written October 02, 2020

Snowshoes
SNOOC - Montagne de Bédina
September 29, 2020

Nico Pilyon
Community

February 12, 2019

Super parcours aux 7 Laux. J'ai adoré cette ambiance forêt.

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Written September 29, 2020

Snowshoes
SNOOC - The Chalet de Pincerie
September 29, 2020

Sebastien POULIN
SNOOC

March 11, 2020

Merci Jonathan pour cette magnifique randonnée que j'ai découvert grâce à toi. Un super parcours dans la station des 7 laux dans l'Isère.

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Written September 29, 2020

Snowshoes
SNOOC - The Chalet de Pincerie
September 29, 2020

Sebastien POULIN
SNOOC

Parcours au top

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Written September 29, 2020

Snowshoes
SNOOC - Croix de Chamrousse

Belledonne Group

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