Sénépi Hike
Before your visit du 05/06/2026 au 10/10/2026
Pay attention to respecting the herds and the rules of good conduct in the mountain pastures.
Sénépi, as well as being the largest organised Alpine pasture in France, has one of the most beautiful views of Isère at its summit. This 5-hour hike is a brilliant day out and circles round in a nice loop.
Route :
Departure from the Prunières car park, direction "Sénépi" via "Écurie Templier", "Combe de Prunières", "Écurie Bernard", Bergerie de Mayres", "Col du Sénépi" and "Le Buy". From this crossroads, take the direction "Les Clos" and "Combe de Lamat" then "Écurie Templier" to reach Prunières.
Variant : Setting off from Les Signaraux, head towards Sert Leyçons on a small, wooded path that runs alongside the road. Pass by the ski lift, taking the track towards Clarafin. Keep going until you reach the Col du Senépi at the bottom of a beautiful valley. From there, take the path, first across, then straight ahead, and climb upwards through wide hairpins until you reach the summit. For the descent, head towards Grand Lau at the Col du Senépi, before returning to Les Signaraux, passing through Les Treizes Bises, Combe Noire, Arboretum, La Fila.
17km, 855m D+ et 5h15
Description
While in summer, the large pasture hosts over a thousand head of cattle, it also offers hikers an exceptional view at the point where the massifs of the Southern Dauphiné meet. From the lookout point, it looks as if you can reach out and touch Obiou, and Le Taillefer, Mont Aiguille and the Olan rise up in front of you… This grassy hike is very accessible.
Route details
Depart from the Prunières car park, heading towards "Sénépi" via "Écurie Templier", "Combe de Prunières", "Écurie Bernard", Bergerie de Mayres", "Col du Sénépi", and "Le Bruy". From this intersection, head towards "Les Clos" and "Combe de Lamat", then "Écurie Templier" to reach Prunières.
Alternative: From the hamlet of Signaraux, head towards Sert Leyçons via a small wooded path along the road. Pass in front of the ski lift, taking the slope to Clarafin. Continue to the Col du Sénépi in the hollow of a beautiful valley. From there, take the path, first crossing, then sharply ascending in wide bends to the summit of the dome. Descend from the dome by the same path. After crossing (arriving at the Col du Sénépi), head towards Grand Lau, then reach Les Signaraux via Via Les Treize Bises, Combe Noire, Arboretum, La Fila.
17km, 855m elevation gain and approximately 5 hours 15 minutes
Pets welcome
Orientation board
Opening
From 01/04 to 30/11 daily.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
More details
Not accessible in a wheelchair
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Latitude : 44.893915
Longitude : 5.759686
Height : 854
38350 Prunières
Go there
Depuis La Mure, suivre la direction Prunières. Monter sur la droite vers le Puits des Rioux.
Information updated on 26/08/2026
by Matheysine Tourisme
