From the car park in the Vallin forest, look for the hiking information board showing the entire loop then follow the yellow signs and the signs below: Saint-Joseph > La Thébaïde by the pond > Etang de Vallin > La Thébaïde > Saint-Joseph > Back to the car park

Take the long path leading to the ‘Saint-Joseph’ sign.
Then take a smaller path on the right towards ‘La Thébaïde par la mare’.
Look out for the rich flora and fauna of these small wetlands (newts, yellow-bellied carp...).
The walk continues along a path leading to the Vallin pond.
The forest features a variety of tree species, including beech, chestnut and lime.
Return along the main path to the ‘Saint-Joseph’ signpost and then to the car park at the entrance of the Vallin forest.
Marking : Yellow markers.
Equipments : Car park,

Admission fee : Free access.

Opening : All year round daily. Subject to favorable weather.

Step by step description : From the car park in the Vallin forest, look for the hiking information board showing the entire loop and follow the signs below: Saint-Joseph > La Thébaïde by the pond > Etang de Vallin > La Thébaïde > Saint-Joseph > Back to the car park Take the long driveway leading to the ‘Saint-Joseph’ sign. Then take a smaller path on the right towards ‘La Thébaïde par la mare’. Look out for the rich flora and fauna of these small wetlands (newts, yellow-bellied carp...). The walk continues along a path leading to the Vallin pond. The forest features a variety of tree species, including beech, chestnut and lime. Return along the main path to the ‘Saint-Joseph’ signpost and then to the car park at the entrance to the Vallin forest.

Area : Vals du Dauphiné