Balade à pied sur le toit des grottes de la Balme par les coteaux de Saint-Roch

à La Balme-les-Grottes

Trail markings for the discovery trail, © Isère Department

8 interpretation terminals mark out this loop. They will allow you not only to gain height but also to discover different preserved natural environments: The Caves of La Balme and its cliffs, the forest and the dry lawns.

This site is home to remarkable flora and fauna.
Keep your eyes peeled! You might spot the red pasque flower and the Chartreux pink which bloom in early spring, or many birds of prey which like to nest in the rocky walls of this Sensitive Natural Area.

Tips and Suggestions

This walk is not recommended for families with young children due to the steep slope, particularly on the descent.

Topo / step by step

1 – When you are in front of the porch of the caves, continue to the right for about 200m,
2 – Take the stairs on the left of the small footpath which goes up into the forest,
3 – Follow the directional markers that lead to the plateau and dry grasslands of Suptilieu
4 – From the plateau, you can observe the Ain plain and the Bugey massif
5 – Go back down following the path and the directional markers, you will arrive in magnificent lime tree woods (be careful, steep descent)
6 – At the municipal road, continue on your left to reach the village of La Balme and the caves.

Route details

Start time

Address

Grottes de la Balme
Rue des Grottes
38390 La Balme-les-Grottes

My route via Google Maps

It is possible to park your vehicle in the car park located at the entrance to the caves.
If you are on a bike, there are secure racks and lockers available at the entrance to the caves.

Type of route

Loop

Pebbles, Earth

Autumn, Summer, Winter, Spring

Markup

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Marking details:

8 interpretation terminals mark out this loop.

Tricky sections: The last part of the loop begins a fairly steep descent which requires good footwear.

Type of environment

Practical information

Minimum age: 10 years

Note: Hiking boots are recommended.

Animals

Animals are accepted

Pets accepted on leash only.

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Opening

All year round, every day.

Subject to favorable weather conditions.

Free access.

Topoguides and maps

A complete discovery booklet is available on request from the Tourist Information Offices of Crémieu, Morestel, Les Avenières-Veyrins-Thuellin and Saint-Chef.

Discovery booklet for the themed trail