Itinéraire de randonnée pédestre

Sénépi Hike

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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
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.


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.

Technical information

Activities
Sports pédestres, Itinéraire de randonnée pédestre

Distance:
17 km

Trail type:
Loop

Elevation gain:
840 m

Daily duration:
5h

Terrain type:
Ground, Not suitable for strollers

Map references:
Top 25 IGN 3336 OT La Mure Valbonnais

Topographical references:
Carto-Guide La Matheysine

Difficult sections:
Vous passez au milieu d'un alpage bovin. Merci de respecter les troupeaux et dans la mesure du possible de les contourner.

Type of waymarkers:
Balisage jaune

Practical information

Non accessible en fauteuil roulant
Pets allowed
Les animaux doivent être tenus en laisse. Vous passez dans un alpage.
Free of charge

Contact details & information

Matheysine Tourisme

Getting here

  • Les Signaraux
    38770 La Motte-d'Aveillans

Depuis La Mure, suivre la direction La Motte d'Aveillans. Arrivés au hameau de la Festinière, tournez à gauche eu feu, direction Les Signaraux.
Garez-vous en face du gîte de l'Art Muse.

Opening times

From 01/04 to 30/11.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Prices

Free access.

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Information updated on 05/08/2020 by Matheysine Tourisme

Your itinerary

Sénépi Hike

Les Signaraux
38770 La Motte-d'Aveillans
France

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