The Pic Saint-Michel offers magnificent views of the Vercors Massif and much of the Alps. This beautiful mountain hike will take you through stunning landscapes of woodland, alpine pastures and lapies.
From Les Barnets car park, head towards the Pic Saint-Michel by following the 'GR® de Pays', 'Tour des Quatre-Montagnes' (yellow and red markers). At the Collet du Furon, take the path up to Combe Oursière, and follow the yellow-and-green markers from then onwards. The path continues, winding between the boulders to end up at the Pic Saint-Michel, which offers views over the Grenoble valley and the Alpine mountains.
The hike continues just below the ridge, descending steadily to eventually join the Col de l'Arc. Keep descending until you reach Font Froide, then take the 'GR® 9' path (white-and-red markers), to end up at Salière and the Collet du Furon. From there, head back to Les Barnets car park via the path you took at the beginning of the hike.Marking : Yellow and green markers ('PR', day hike route)
Yellow and red markers ( 'GRP®', local hiking circuit)
White and red markers ( 'GR® 9', long-distance hiking route)Equipments : Car park, Delicate passages : Depending on the time of year, on the mountain pastures you may come across a Patou (Pyrenean mountain dog) or other livestock guardian dog. If you do, just walk around the flock or herd, and stay calm while the dog assesses you. Do not threaten or stroke these dogs. If you have a dog, you must keep it on a leash.
Warning: when it rains, some of the more technical sections can become slippery and tricky to negotiate!
Use the structures provided to cross fences, and make sure to close any gates behind you.Admission fee : Free access.Opening : From 01/05 to 31/10.
Subject to favorable weather.
Magnifique, la vue du sommet vaux la peine. Quelque passage rocheux et d autres en bord de ravine. Attention que les points noeds de la carte sont a l'envers par rapport au topo guide !!!
2021/07/12 01:35:00 Jean-Phi
2024/05/10 03:00:00 Cécile Trace de Trail
2022/09/12 TomtomDbois
Magnifique, la vue du sommet vaux la peine. Quelque passage rocheux et d autres en bord de ravine. Attention que les points noeds de la carte sont a l'envers par rapport au topo guide !!!
Information updated on 2025-12-18 by Isère Attractivité
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Thanys5 2020/07/04 19:23 Randonnée incontournable, accessible aux enfants (à partir de 5 ans), bucolique et champêtre, le point de vue sur la vallée grenobloise et les montagnes environnantes sont fantastiques !
TomtomDbois 2022/09/12 19:31 Magnifique, la vue du sommet vaux la peine. Quelque passage rocheux et d autres en bord de ravine. Attention que les points noeds de la carte sont a l'envers par rapport au topo guide !!!
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