La Ferrière in the Haut-Bréda Valley

Valley Setting and Mountain Scenery

La Ferrière lies in the heart of the Haut-Bréda Valley, at the foot of the high peaks of the northern Belledonne range. The valley setting and alpine mountain scenery provide a clear landscape context for planning your trip. The activities and sights offer different points of focus and can be arranged according to your interests.

Village History and Buildings

Iron production gave the village of La Ferrière its name. It was initially carried out using traditional methods and was later further developed by the ironmasters of Allevard. The village’s name is thus connected to a specific history of iron production and its subsequent development.

Among the architectural landmarks is the Grange de l’Épinay, a typical 18th-century barn. Old troughs and fountains can be found in Gibergy, Grand Thiervoz, Petit Thiervoz and Bourgeat, among other places. This includes everything from a named barn to several types of old water sources. The chapels at the entrance to the village include the Chapelle de l’Épinay and the Chapelle Notre Dame des sept douleurs. The barn, water sources and chapels offer different ways to explore the village’s history rather than focusing on a single building.

Horse-Riding and Dog-Friendly Activities

In La Ferrière, horseback rides and riding treks are offered both in the valley and along the ridges. These two types of landscape provide a practical starting point for planning: you can choose whether to look for an activity in the valley or on the ridges. Check availability before your trip.

In the hamlet of Le Mollard, Clos de la Vallée Blanche offers cani-hiking and rides with a dog team on a dog scooter. Alongside the horse-riding activities, there are therefore two dog-related activities to choose from. Check the availability of each activity before your trip; this lets you include a specific option in your plans without conflating it with other activities.

Hiking with a View of the Past

The “Le Tour de la Vallée du Haut Bréda” hike passes hamlets and barns that are considered reminders of La Ferrière’s past. Its stated focus differs from the horse-riding and dog-friendly activities: here, the route highlights the village’s architectural traces. If you want to take the connection between landscape and village history into account when choosing an activity, this tour offers a distinct option.

High Mountain Scenery in the Haut-Bréda Context

Another landscape feature in the Haut-Bréda context is the Les 7 Laux Refuge. It is located on an island at an altitude of 2,135 m and is surrounded by Rocher Blanc, Pic de la Belle Etoile and the clear waters of twelve mountain lakes. The island, the elevation and the named peaks give the high mountain scenery a distinct character. This feature can thus be distinguished from the local buildings and historical traces in the village.

Getting to La Martinette

To reach La Martinette by public transport, take the Proximo line 86 from Grenoble to Allevard, then the Flexo bus 79 or the Estibus N98. The journey therefore has two legs: first to Allevard, then onward on one of the bus lines listed. Check the timetables before travelling, as routes and service names can change.

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