Cholonge: Hiking, lake and horseback riding

If you’re looking for a hotel in Cholonge, you can plan your trip around your preferred focus: hikes with sweeping views, a circular hike through forest and hamlet landscapes, or seasonal activities at Lac de Laffrey. The options differ in theme and conditions.

Hiking: summit views and a circular trail

The Le Grand Serre hike from Cholonge climbs through the forest to the mountain pastures near the summit. From there, views extend across the Vercors, Chartreuse, Belledonne and Matheysine, as far as the entire Grenoble metropolitan area. The transition from forest to mountain pastures and the panorama are two distinctive features to consider when planning this route. The views connect the surrounding mountain regions with the Grenoble metropolitan area.

The Le Crey des Vorges circular hike has a different character: it runs through forest between hills and the lake, offers panoramic views, and passes through typical hamlets of the Matheysin plateau. This gives you two distinct hiking landscapes to choose from: summit views across several named areas at Grand Serre, or the forest and hamlet scenery of Le Crey des Vorges. You can choose your route based on the landscape you’d like to experience during your stay.

The Aigle du Grand Serre is located in the municipality of Cholonge on the slopes of Grand Serre.

Lac de Laffrey: water sports and swimming

At Lac de Laffrey, the Club Nautique de Cholonge offers a wide range of water sports for competitive athletes, amateurs and beginners. Activities include lessons, rentals and outings for all levels; training courses take place during the season. Activities are seasonal. Check the latest course and availability information before booking. This can help you plan your schedule if water sports are the main focus of your stay.

Plage de la Bergogne is the southern access point to Lac de Laffrey and is next to a water sports center. Swimming is permitted there, but there is no lifeguard supervision. Check local conditions before swimming. If you plan to swim in the lake, bear in mind that swimming is unsupervised.

Horse-riding activities by age and school holiday period

Ecurie du Serre adds horse-riding activities to the range of things to do. Horse or pony riding lessons are offered year-round for Galop 1 to 6; baby pony activities are available from age three. Rides are available from age two. Introductory sessions for children aged two and up take place during school holidays. Age requirements vary by activity, so if you’re planning with children, it’s important to check which activity you have in mind. Rides may require booking; check the latest arrangements for lessons and dates for holiday activities in advance.

Discover more destinations: Bellegarde-Poussieu, Cordéac, Saint-Pierre-de-Chérennes, La Tour-Du-Pin, Villard-De-Lans, Choranche, Herbeys, Saint-Hilaire-du-Rosier.

For the broader travel overview: Isere.