Par-dessus le Grésivaudan
Louis XII is said to have dubbed the Grésivaudan valley the "most beautiful garden in France". Alpine peaks, verdant plains, dizzying limestone cliffs and a rich industrial past are the assets of this immense glacial valley.
From Gières, take the D524 towards Uriage-les-Bains.
In the village center, turn left towards St-Martin-d'Uriage, le Pinet-d'Uriage, Revel, St-Jean-le-Vieux, la Croix de Revolat, St-Mury- Monteymond, le col des Mouilles, la Boutière, le col des Ayes, Theys, le col du Barioz, St-Pierre-d'Allevard.
Turn left on the D525 to Morêtel-de-Mailles, Goncelin, Tencin, then return directly to Gières on the D523 via Froges, Villard-Bonnot and Domène.
To shorten the itinerary, you can reach Gières in the valley from Revel, Saint-Jean-le-Vieux, Saint-Mury Monteymond, Les Adrets, Theys and Gières.
Alternatively, from Goncelin, take the small local roads in the Grésivaudan valley towards Grenoble and Gières.
Route details
Opening
All year round daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
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Information updated on 18/02/2026
by Isère Attractivité
