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Boucle du Perron

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Saint-Laurent-du-Pont
6.2 km
2h 30min
Very easy
  • Enjoy stunning panoramas of the plains of Saint-Laurent-du-Pont and the Chartreuse mountains. Along the route, a fascinating chapter of geology unfolds before you: you can easily imagine the vast lake formed by glacial excavations that existed just two centuries ago!

  • Nearby Visit Ideas Along the Route:

    Sandrine Chappaz Chocolaterie (4 km from the start): Tour the chocolate and confectionery shop.
    Plantimay Cheese Farm (4 km from the start): Farm tour.
    Grottes de St Christophe (14 km from the start): Guided tours of the caves.

    For more information and additional visit ideas, visit chartreuse-tourisme.com/rsf.

    Information / Safety:
    To fully enjoy your hikes and walks safely, it’s important to follow a few basic rules and tips....
    Nearby Visit Ideas Along the Route:

    Sandrine Chappaz Chocolaterie (4 km from the start): Tour the chocolate and confectionery shop.
    Plantimay Cheese Farm (4 km from the start): Farm tour.
    Grottes de St Christophe (14 km from the start): Guided tours of the caves.

    For more information and additional visit ideas, visit chartreuse-tourisme.com/rsf.

    Information / Safety:
    To fully enjoy your hikes and walks safely, it’s important to follow a few basic rules and tips. Before heading out, check our recommendations at chartreuse-tourisme.com/conseils-rando-trail (or request them at local tourist offices).

    Did you know? Mountain guides are specialists in mountain wildlife and flora, off-the-beaten-path hikes, local history, and Alpine traditions. They can ensure a safe and enriching experience! A detailed list of guides can be found at chartreuse-tourisme.com/accomp (or at tourist offices).

    Note: You hike under your own responsibility. Chartreuse Tourisme and tourist offices are not liable for the proposed routes.

    Useful Numbers:
    Weather (essential to check before departure): 3250 or www.meteo.fr
    Mountain Rescue: 112
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    (1) In the center of the hamlet of Terpends, find the path that climbs between the houses towards Néplier (marked with yellow signs). At the top of the path, continue on the communal road to the right toward the hamlet of Mainlières (or Millières), following the yellow markers on the telephone poles in the direction of Néplier. After the yellow signs for Néplier, take the path that ascends to the left alongside a canal.

    (2) Shortly after, turn left (yellow arrow on the marking poles), then at a new fork, continue to the right (yellow arrow on the marking poles). At the top of the path, take the small road to cross the hamlet of Bâches and turn left toward La Côte, following the road.

    (3) Cross the hamlet of La Côte, where views extend over the Herretang peat bogs, dominated by La Grande Sure. Take the road to the left toward Barnériat.

    (4) At the end of the hamlet, continue on the path that rises and passes in front of the houses. At the intersection with a road, keep left toward Le Perron. Traverse the hamlet until you reach the cross at Le Perron.

    (5) Turn left between the houses toward Terpends. Descend to the right at the fork. Join the road and turn left, continuing the descent back to the starting point.
  • Departure
    Saint-Laurent-du-Pont
  • Difference in height
    196.984 m
  • Plain text period
    From 01/05 to 30/11.

    Subject to favorable weather.
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
197 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 599 m
  • Minimum altitude : 416 m
  • Total positive elevation : 197 m
  • Total negative elevation : -197 m
  • Max positive elevation : 142 m
  • Min positive elevation : -176 m
Services
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
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