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Family-Friendly Hikes in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

We track 1,383 routes that match this search in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. They average 2.1 km and 77 m (253 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 6.7 km.

That is 61 percent of the 2,280 routes we map in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. They are shorter than the local average, 2.1 km against 9.2 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 77 m (253 ft) against 260 m (853 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

GR 5 Variante Modane Gare

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
6.4 km
/ 4.0 mi
Elevation gain
140 m
Typical duration
1 hr 32 min
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Easy

Boucle du Lac Blanc

Vanoise National Park · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Distance
6.2 km
/ 3.9 mi
Elevation gain
137 m
Typical duration
1 hr 30 min
  • Lake
Easy

Le Lac du Génépy

Vanoise National Park · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
24 m
Typical duration
16 min
  • Lake
Easy

GR 5 Variante La Plantaz

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
2.2 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
48 m
Typical duration
31 min
  • Long-distance path
Easy

Variante

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
1.4 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
31 m
Typical duration
20 min
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Easy

Moissac - Neussargues

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
3.6 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
78 m
Typical duration
52 min
Easy

Les Vans - Brahic

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
4.5 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
99 m
Typical duration
1 hr 5 min
  • Forest
Easy

Lac de Pramol

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
5.4 km
/ 3.3 mi
Elevation gain
181 m
Typical duration
1 hr 23 min
  • Lake
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Easy

De Pradelles à Langogne

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
6.2 km
/ 3.8 mi
Elevation gain
136 m
Typical duration
1 hr 29 min
Easy

Lac et sous Bois

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
5.4 km
/ 3.3 mi
Elevation gain
118 m
Typical duration
1 hr 18 min
  • Lake
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

À l'assaut du Fort du Mont

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
5.6 km
/ 3.5 mi
Elevation gain
123 m
Typical duration
1 hr 21 min
  • Mountain
  • Forest
  • Castle and ruins
Easy

Grande cascade de la Doria

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
80 m
Typical duration
32 min
  • Waterfall
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Chalet des Pyramides

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
4.3 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
95 m
Typical duration
1 hr 3 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Chantelauve Nord - Mont Rond

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
18 m
Typical duration
12 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Du Thou aux Gorges d’Enfer

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
5.5 km
/ 3.4 mi
Elevation gain
121 m
Typical duration
1 hr 20 min
  • Canyon and gorge
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Le Mont-Mourex

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
4.7 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
115 m
Typical duration
1 hr 9 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Le Vaset - Mont Rond

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
23 m
Typical duration
15 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Mont Rond - Bellevue

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
0.9 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
19 m
Typical duration
12 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Littoral du Léman

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
4.7 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
104 m
Typical duration
1 hr 8 min
  • Coastal
Easy

Littoral du Léman

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
1.3 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
28 m
Typical duration
18 min
  • Coastal
Easy

Accès Tour du Revermont

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
25 m
Typical duration
16 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Accès Tour du Revermont

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
4.3 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
94 m
Typical duration
1 hr 2 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

De L'Arbresle à Sain-Bel

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
3.7 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
81 m
Typical duration
53 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Tour des Petites Roches

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
2.3 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
50 m
Typical duration
33 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Coucouru - Sommet de Sigaud

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
15 m
Typical duration
12 min
  • Mountain
  • Summit push
Easy

Descente Lac

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France

Distance
6.7 km
/ 4.2 mi
Typical duration
1 hr 24 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
GR 5 Alpes Côte d'Azur Variant Canal des ChapellesAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes2.3 km50 m33 minEasyApril to October
GR 5 Variante Modane GareAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes6.4 km140 m1 hr 32 minEasyApril to October
Boucle du Lac BlancVanoise National Park6.2 km137 m1 hr 30 minEasyApril to October
Le Lac du GénépyVanoise National Park1.1 km24 m16 minEasyApril to October
Chemin de Szombathely, Lyon - RoanneAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes2.0 km44 m29 minEasyApril to October
Chemin de Szombathely, Roanne - VichyAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes0.6 km13 m9 minEasyApril to October
Chemin de Szombathely, Vichy - CharrouxAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes1.8 km39 m25 minEasyApril to October
GR 5 Variante La PlantazAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes2.2 km48 m31 minEasyApril to October
VarianteAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes1.4 km31 m20 minEasyApril to October
Moissac - NeussarguesAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes3.6 km78 m52 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with GR 5 Alpes Côte d'Azur Variant Canal des Chapelles, GR 5 Variante Modane Gare, Chemin de Szombathely, Roanne - Vichy. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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