Le Cheylas is a region situated in the Grésivaudan valley within the Isère department of France. Its geographical position, nestled between the Belledonne mountain range and the Chartreuse massif, provides a diverse natural environment. The terrain ranges from gentle valley floors to challenging mountain peaks, accommodating several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more. This varied landscape offers a foundation for outdoor activities across different skill levels.
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117
Routes
4.6
(237)
Average rating
3681
People visited

171
riders
103km
07:42
2,320m
2,320m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(16)
160
riders
57.1km
03:27
90m
90m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
105
riders
54.0km
03:45
920m
920m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
84
riders
56.3km
03:58
1,030m
1,030m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(12)
161
riders
46.5km
02:38
990m
990m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(32)
332
riders
56.0km
03:25
1,390m
1,390m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.4
(5)
143
riders
66.6km
03:27
1,070m
1,070m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.7
(3)
77
riders
95.6km
05:50
2,470m
2,470m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.3
(25)
30
riders
39.9km
03:41
1,250m
1,250m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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25
riders
19.5km
02:24
840m
840m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
(1)
23
riders
10.8km
01:15
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
17
riders
24.9km
03:06
1,090m
1,090m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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4.0
(2)
31
hikers
6.00km
02:20
330m
330m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

28
hikers
12.2km
04:14
460m
460m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
(2)
24
hikers
8.24km
03:37
580m
580m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(3)
15
hikers
4.63km
01:20
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(4)
18
hikers
10.8km
03:43
570m
570m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
hikers
8.01km
03:09
590m
590m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

11
hikers
9.98km
05:12
860m
860m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

7
hikers
7.29km
03:57
740m
740m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5.0
(1)
15
runners
6.68km
00:45
10m
10m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

11
runners
4.99km
00:31
40m
40m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
10.8km
01:14
20m
20m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

11
runners
10.7km
01:09
110m
110m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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7
riders
28.6km
01:56
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
14
riders
51.6km
03:29
910m
910m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
5
riders
31.8km
01:58
270m
270m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
8
riders
28.2km
01:32
60m
60m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Le Cheylas offers a diverse range of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Mountaineering, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region's varied terrain, from valley floors to mountain peaks, supports these different sports. There are 32 routes available, with an average rating of 4.47 stars from over 2,100 ratings.
Le Cheylas provides numerous scenic road cycling routes through the Grésivaudan valley, passing vineyards and offering views of the surrounding massifs. These routes cater to various skill levels with diverse gradients. More information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Le Cheylas guide.
Yes, Le Cheylas serves as a base for various hiking trails, ranging from easy strolls to challenging mountain excursions. Hikers can explore forests, waterfalls, and summits like The Grand Rock. The Hiking around Le Cheylas guide provides detailed information on available routes.
Le Cheylas offers specific mountain biking trails within the rugged and varied landscapes of the Belledonne and Chartreuse massifs. These trails provide exciting and demanding terrain for enthusiasts. The MTB Trails around Le Cheylas guide details routes for mountain biking.
Notable natural attractions include the Saint-Même Cirque Waterfalls, offering walks along torrents to four waterfalls. Lake Saint-André provides a serene escape amidst vineyards. The Grand Rock, a summit in the Belledonne range, offers panoramic views of several mountain chains.
Le Cheylas offers options suitable for families, including easy strolls through forests and along waterfalls. The diverse terrain allows for less strenuous activities in the valley areas. Specific family-friendly routes can be found within the various sport guides.
Le Cheylas is a popular destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with more than 31,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The 32 available routes have received over 2,100 ratings, averaging 4.47 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for Le Cheylas, including Road Cycling Routes around Le Cheylas, Cycling around Le Cheylas, Hiking around Le Cheylas, and MTB Trails around Le Cheylas. Additional guides cover Mountain Hikes, Running Trails, and Gravel biking.
Cyclists in Le Cheylas will encounter diverse terrain, ranging from gentle valley floors suitable for touring and road cycling to more challenging gradients leading into the surrounding mountain massifs. The region's topography provides options for both leisurely rides and strenuous climbs.
The official website for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Le Cheylas is lecheylas.fr. The primary phone number for Le Cheylas is +33476717190.
Yes, Le Cheylas is well-suited for touring cycling, with routes that allow cyclists to enjoy scenic rides through the valley and past vineyards. These routes often provide spectacular views of the Belledonne and Chartreuse massifs. The Cycling around Le Cheylas guide includes touring options.
The Belledonne mountain range forms a majestic backdrop to Le Cheylas, offering a robust environment for mountain sports. It features towering peaks, lush forests, and distinctive geological formations. The range provides challenging terrain for hiking, mountain biking, and mountaineering, with extensive panoramic views from summits like The Grand Rock.

