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Jean-Jacques Rousseau Desert – Jean Jacques Rousseau desert loop from Seyssinet-Pariset

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau Desert – Jean Jacques Rousseau desert loop from Seyssinet-Pariset

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau Desert – Jean Jacques Rousseau desert loop from Seyssinet-Pariset

02:33

19.1km

740m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Vercors

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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712 m

Forêt communale de Fontaine

Forest

3.30 km

Jean-Jacques Rousseau Desert

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Its name comes from the stay of Jean-Jacques Rousseau in Grenoble during the summer of 1768, where the philosopher had come to pick plants. It is a valley located on the foothills of the Vercour massif.

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6.12 km

Orientation table at the Tour Sans Venin

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This orientation table dates back to 1924. To reach it, take the path to the right uphill from the main road. The panorama is interesting, with a 360-degree view of the Vercors, Chartreuse, and Belledone.

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6.41 km

Tour Sans Venin

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6.53 km

View of Grenoble from Tour Sans Venin

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Very nice viewpoint over the Grenoble valley!

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6.72 km

The Venomless Tower

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A true remnant of the old Château de Pariset, the venom-free tower dates from the 13th century and is one of the wonders of the Dauphiné.
The GR91 will take …

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8.20 km

Viewpoint

11.4 km

View of Grenoble from the Bois des Vouillants

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Heading to the Bois des Vouillants viewpoint, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking panorama of Grenoble and the surrounding Alpine peaks. This tranquil spot, nestled on the edge of a …

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12.4 km

Jean Jacques Rousseau desert

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The walk along the limestone cliffs is quite surprising. Very rolling track, but very busy, caution necessary

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13.4 km

Bois des Vouillants

Forest

14.1 km

Froussard Farm

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Good morning
When a portion of the route includes a section prohibited for cycling, why not indicate the real reason.
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19.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.79 km

6.69 km

1.21 km

769 m

481 m

180 m

Surfaces

9.79 km

7.00 km

1.73 km

464 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau Desert – Jean Jacques Rousseau desert loop from Seyssinet-Pariset

Jean-Jacques Rousseau Desert

Orientation table at the Tour Sans Venin

Tour Sans Venin

View of Grenoble from Tour Sans Venin

The Venomless Tower

View of Grenoble from the Bois des Vouillants

Jean Jacques Rousseau desert

Froussard Farm

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