The Bit Itinerary

Alternative route (Continue)
At the crossing with the route de Vernon turn left towards the Davids
(Vaulnaveys) and continue about 50 meters. When you see the sign
for the limit of Vaulnaveys, turn right and walk down a field that will
bring you to the paved road chemin de la Combe. Cross it and
continue to walk down towards the route du Vacher. After 150 m. take
a left and walk around a house. You will join the main walking tour
here.
If you do not take the alternate route, after having turned right (see 5)
continue on the forest road for one hundred meters. You will find the
route des Rapeaux. In the turn, walk to your right along the steeply
declining chemin des Poneys until you see the junction of les
Rapeaux (five adjoining roads). Cross the street and walk down a
grassy path in front of you (chemin du Chêne) until you reach the
route de Vernon. Cross this road also and continue on the path in
front of you that will lead to the route du Bouloud at the Corjons. Take
a right and walk another fifty meters, then turn left in front of a water
trough and swing to your left on a paved street called chemin de
l’Abreuvoir until you once again reach the route du Bouloud. When
you arrive at the Vacher, cross the route at the traffic safety mirror,
then walk thirty meters down and left. Turn right just before a house
next to the metal bathtub (the alternative route arrives here).
6 Alt. 500 m > Take the grassy path that will lead you into a very
pretty valley. After walking around an obstacle set in front of an
animal barrier, continue walking down until you are level with a
dilapidated bamboo cabin. Walk around the cabin on the left and
continue straight forward. You will soon see two buildings in the
impasse de Pré-Métral. Turn immediately right and cross the park
towards the thermal hospital's gazebo.
Uriage-les-Bains is a thermal station whose architecture is typical of
the early XIXth century with a thermal park containing a variety of
exotic trees. Perched upon a rocky spur, the original Uriage castle
was most probably a fortification made of wood and earth. The texts
of the XIIth and XIIIth centuries mention an old castle or
« Chateauvieux ». In 1339, the site includes two towers and an
enclosure. In the XVth century, a new edifice called Newcastle or
« Châteauneuf » was built and then a century later a gallery was
constructed to link the two buildings together. The exterior of the
castle has remained almost unchanged to the present day. The
castle itself was purchased in 1978 by a private party and
transformed into an apartment complex. The current location of the
« Maison des Associations » was originally an experimental farm built
in 1877 by the owner of the castle. The «Belvédère» hotel was
restored and became a municipal cultural center in 2000. The
municipal pool was built in 1955; it is still very popular today. The
path climbs very quickly over the residential center of the village. In
climbing this elevation of 500 meters, you can examine the flora and
admire the viewpoints. The chemin Naclard marks the divide between
the pine forest and the agricultural and residential zones.
Here you can see a beautiful panorama of the valleys of Uriage and
Vaulnaveys before walking down through the woods.
Walking tours Circuit n° 1
The Bit Itinerary
> The Hiker's Charter
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I follow the marked trail and don't create shortcuts.
I respect nature and think of others.
I use the proper equipment..
I prepare my walk and I carry both a map and a
compass.
5. When hiking in the mountains, I hike early in the day
and I leave my planned itinerary with family or friends.
6. I know that I am either on public or private property - I
close gates and fences and respect other people’s
privacy.
7. I don't litter.
8. I respect my fellow travellers and don't hestiate to say
bonjour.
9. I don't start campfires outside of specifically designated
areas.
10. I pack enough to eat and drink for my hike.
The editor of this document can not be held responsible for
any incident or accident that may occur during this walk.
Municipal Police : 04 76 89 54 07
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Further Information:
Municipal Tourist Office
5, avenue des Thermes
38410 Uriage
04 76 89 10 27
[email protected]
Circuit n° 1
The Bit Itinerary
A charming walk on the flanks of the Belledonne
offering breath- taking views of Saint-Martin d'Uriage.
> Balisage
Circuit
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Walking tours
Marking Elevation
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Left turn
500m
Lengh
Time
9 km
3h
Difficulty
Medium
difficulty
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www.uriage-les-bains.com
Don't miss the alternative route (1 A) and its mysterious
charm above the Venon: you will feel nature at its best!
Walking tours Circuit n° 1
Starting point: The gazebo in the park
opposite the thermal hospital.
The Bit Itinerary
1 Alt. 410 m > Walk around the thermal hospital and take the Touniquet
path in front of the Grand chalet (sign posted), follow the path up to the
abandoned pink house. Turn left on the path in the woods then take the
steep path on the left to the road located near the Castle bend. Take
the path to the Castle's parking lot. Turn right towards the Maison des
associations . Continue on your left until you reach the public primary
schools. Before the department road RD111, turn left and continue
straight on the’allée des Petites Maisons until you reach the crossroads
in front of the municipal pool.
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2 Alt. 580 m > Cross the departmental road and take the Route du
Bouloud. You will see the municipal pool on your right. Cross the
Route du Bouloud and then take a left on Chemin de Pré-Roudon that
will take you to the locality called Meffrey.
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3 Alt. 670 m > Cross the Chemin du Meffrey, take the path Chemin du
Chavanoz in front of you - a path that is initially paved. Cross the
Route de Pierval then continue on the same path on the other side . Go
up this part of the path and you will once again find the Route de Pierval
before heading to your left on the dead end street Impasse du Geai.
You will see a remarkable view on your left at the " champ de la
batteuse".of the villages of Le Pinet, Venon, as well as Grenoble and
the Chartreuse mountains. At the crossing of the paths take a right
towards the Bit – le Marais , follow this dirt path for 900 meters, and
then take a smaller path on your left to the partially paved Chemin
Naclard.
4 Alt. 900 m > Turn right and climb the chemin Naclard south towards the
town of Vaulnaveys.. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Chartreuse,
Grenoble and the Vercors. About 80 meters farther along after the
barrier a sign will indicate a path on your right; this marks the
continuation of our walking tour. For those that would like to catch their
breath, there is a picnic table about 150 meters further along the
chemin Naclard. Take the small path on your right up a sharp slope and
continue 800 meters until you see the steps above the forest road.
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5 Alt. 725 m > You can take the alternative route by taking a right and
then a few meters farther along a left. This alternative route is "off the
beaten path-" a little more difficult but worth the extra effort.
Alternative route
Walk down the steep path carefully paying attention to the part below the
Vernon torrent. Follow this pleasant path for 600 meters that will turn into
the chemin des Albarettes. You will once again see a few houses. Walk
down this path until you reach the route de la Châtaigneraie that you will
cross two times as it loops through the path.
The blue grid corresponds to the Universal Transverse Mercator grid reference system -WGS84 - Mogoma Map