Cholonge is a commune situated in the Matheysine region of Isère, Rhône-Alpes, France. This area is characterized by diverse terrain, including mountainous landscapes, dense forests, and river valleys, making it suitable for various outdoor pursuits. Notable natural features include picturesque views of Lac de Petichet and Lake Laffrey, with the Taillefer massif and Grand Serre providing a dramatic backdrop. The region's geography supports several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and more.
69
Routes
4.5
(174)
Average rating
2065
People visited

4.8
(17)
287
riders
50.3km
03:06
1,320m
1,320m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(5)
63
riders
37.6km
01:47
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
(1)
52
riders
30.5km
01:47
680m
680m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(4)
48
riders
48.2km
03:16
1,630m
1,630m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.9
(20)
235
riders
57.5km
04:00
1,020m
1,030m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(5)
135
riders
41.8km
03:03
890m
890m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
85
riders
37.9km
02:29
540m
540m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(7)
27
riders
26.0km
01:51
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(16)
92
hikers
14.6km
04:35
410m
410m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
(12)
47
hikers
8.17km
02:26
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(1)
13
hikers
12.3km
03:58
400m
400m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5
hikers
3.38km
01:02
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(15)
94
riders
36.2km
04:09
1,070m
1,070m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.8
(17)
53
riders
36.7km
03:18
720m
720m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
21
riders
18.8km
01:54
460m
460m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.0
(3)
16
riders
24.5km
02:22
620m
620m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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57
runners
6.88km
00:45
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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32
runners
9.62km
01:16
260m
260m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

31
runners
7.33km
00:46
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

29
runners
18.2km
02:12
420m
420m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5.0
(1)
16
hikers
10.2km
05:52
850m
850m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

12
hikers
9.18km
04:16
790m
790m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

11
hikers
13.3km
06:30
1,060m
1,060m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.0
(1)
11
hikers
8.99km
04:04
840m
840m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5.0
(1)
9
riders
42.9km
03:17
1,100m
1,100m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
3
riders
29.4km
02:21
650m
650m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
60.8km
04:41
1,630m
1,630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Cholonge offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, Hiking, Mountaineering, and Gravel biking. The region provides diverse terrain suitable for these sports.
Cholonge features 33 routes for various outdoor activities. These routes have been explored by more than 21,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars on komoot.
Road cycling routes are available throughout Cholonge, allowing exploration of the region's landscapes. A dedicated guide for these routes is available: Road Cycling Routes around Cholonge.
Yes, touring cycling routes are available for a more leisurely exploration of Cholonge. A comprehensive guide for these routes can be found here: Cycling around Cholonge.
Mountain biking enthusiasts can find dedicated trails at the "Site VTT FFC Matheysine-Vallée du Valbonnais en Isère." A guide detailing these trails is available: MTB Trails around Cholonge.
Cholonge offers various hiking routes, including paths that provide panoramic views, such as the Grand Serre loop. A guide for hiking in the area is available: Hiking around Cholonge.
Yes, Cholonge is suitable for runners, featuring trails for jogging and trail running. The "Cholonge Hiking Trail" is specifically mentioned for trail running. A guide for running trails is available: Running Trails around Cholonge.
Gravel biking is an available activity in Cholonge, offering routes for this specific cycling discipline. A guide for gravel biking in the area can be found here: Gravel biking around Cholonge.
Cholonge is noted for picturesque views of Lac de Petichet and Lake Laffrey. Lake Laffrey is situated at an altitude of 907 meters in the Taillefer massif. The Grand Serre loop offers panoramic 360° views from its summit.
Komoot offers several guides for Cholonge, including guides for Road Cycling, Touring Cycling, MTB Trails, Running Trails, Hiking, Mountain Hikes, and Gravel Biking. These guides provide detailed information for planning outdoor activities.
The official website for the Commune de Cholonge is https://cholonge.fr/. The phone number for the Commune de Cholonge (Mairie/town hall) is +33 4 76 83 91 27.

