Family hike - loop around the station
Before your visit
Watch out for downhill mountain bikers all along your walk!
Looking to gain some altitude above the Alpe du Grand Serre resort? Want to explore trails through Matheysin forests and alpine meadows? Breathe in fresh mountain air with the whole family? This walk is made for you!
From the resort of Alpe du Grand Serre, take paths that wind through forests and pastures to reach the slopes of the resort. This family walk, accessible to all, takes about two hours.
To prolong the adventure, you can also do "the walk of marmots", an ideal route to observe these small animals in their natural habitat (see the hiking sheet "Family hike – Meeting marmots").
Route details
Detailed Itinerary (Moderate Trail)
1. Starting point – Parking area
Park at the Cochettes parking lot. Take the uphill path that crosses the slope, just below the ski tow. You'll reach a hairpin bend, follow it. Continue along the same path. You'll pass under the ski tow once again. At the top, you’ll arrive at a wide trail coming from the right.
2. Toward Le Molard
Continue on the trail heading to your left. It leads you just below the summit of Le Molard.
3. Two options:
- Option A – Return to the resort
Take the descending path toward the resort center. Soon, you’ll see the first houses. The trail comes out to the right of the rental shop “La Case à skis.” Then turn left and follow the road toward the lake. Continue along the road to the left, keeping the lake on your right. You’ll quickly reach the starting point.
- Option B – Extend the walk
Continue straight ahead on the trail.
4. Toward the Ferme des Plateaux
The path passes under the chairlift and crosses a mountain bike trail. (Be cautious of downhill bikers if the trail is open). Keep following the trail as it enters the forest and descends toward the Ferme des Plateaux.
5. Return to the resort
Follow the path until it joins the road, then follow the road toward the lake, keeping it on your right to complete the loop.
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Pets welcome,
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Coach access,
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Motorhomes allowed
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Car park,
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Public WC
Opening
From 01/04 to 30/09 daily.
Opening depending on the snow cover.
Marmots are easier to observe during spring and summer.
More details
Informations to download
Tips
- Find out in advance if there are any herds and livestock guardian dogs in the area.
- Bring sturdy footwear and water.
- Check the opening conditions of the mountain bike trails and the La Blache chairlift.
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Bivouac caravan area of Alpe du Grand Serre
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Alpe du Grand Serre Tourist Office
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Playground on the lake of La Morte
Place: La Morte
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Webcam Alpe du Grand Serre - La Blache 1367m
Place: Alpe Du Grand Serre
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Webcam Alpe du Grand Serre - les Cochettes -
Place: Alpe Du Grand Serre
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Webcam Alpe Grand Serre - La Flambée - Les Bergeries 1748m -
Place: Alpe Du Grand Serre
Go there
Latitude : 45.027171
Longitude : 5.846848
Height : 1360
991 Rte du Désert
Le Désert
38350 Alpe Du Grand Serre
Go there
From Grenoble: Accessible by bus during the school period and in winter (from Grenoble to La Mure: take line T90 or T91; then take line T93 from La Mure to reach L'Alpe du Grand Serre, stop "Le Pont") by car or motorhome (motorhome area nearby: "Aire de bivouac camping-car de l'Alpe du Grand Serre").
From La Mure: Accessible by bus during the school period and in winter (line T93 getting off at the stop "Le Pont"), by car or by camper van (motorhome area nearby: "Aire de bivouac camping-car du Alpe du Grand Serre").
Once arrived at the resort of Alpe du Grand Serre, continue your way to the lake. At the lake, take the road that goes on the left. Then follow this road until you find, on your right, a small parking lot located in front of a ski lift. You are ready to start your ride!
Information updated on 23/10/2026
by Matheysine Tourisme
