From the desert of Jean-Jacques Rousseau to the Froussard farm
Here, contrary to what its name suggests, there are no dunes or mirage but rather a narrow passage resembling a canyon with cliffs oozing with humidity.
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Un troupeau de moutons et leurs fidèles compagnons, des Patous (chien de protection), seront présents en avril-mai et en novembre-décembre dans le Bois des Vouillants chaque année pour entretenir les espaces naturels de manière écologique et durable. Ils resteront pendant quelques semaines avant de transhumer vers d’autres pâturages. La date d’arrivée du troupeau change chaque année en fonction de plusieurs facteurs dont la météo et la pousse de l’herbe. Concernant la présence du troupeau, vous pouvez obtenir plus d’informations via les réseaux sociaux des communes de Fontaine et de Seyssinet-Pariset.
Quelques règles à respecter pour une cohabitation harmonieuse :
Tenez votre chien en laisse (même s’il est gentil, le Patou peut le percevoir comme une menace).
Ne traversez pas le troupeau : contournez-le largement.
Ne donnez pas de nourriture aux animaux.
Signalez tout comportement anormal (moutons isolés, Patou agressif) en contactant contact.espacesnaturels@grenoblealpesmetropole.fr
Merci de votre compréhension et de votre respect pour ces nouveaux habitants ! Ensemble, préservons la biodiversité du Bois des Vouillants.
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From the desert of Jean-Jacques Rousseau to the Froussard farm
Désert Jean-Jacques Rousseau
38170 SEYSSINET-PARISET
Route
- Languages: Fr
Step by step
Following in the footsteps of the famous philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau is an original way to follow in his footsteps. Indeed, Rousseau loved to forage in the Bois des Vouillants at the start of Beauregard, where he stayed for a month in 1768. The most direct access is the desert that today bears his name.
This walk, which is accessible to all, begins by crossing this gorge carved by ancestral waves. These deep ravines are home to a variety of vegetation, including mosses and ferns. The botanical wealth of Les Vouillants appealed to Jean Jacques Rousseau, who spent a month at nearby Beauregard in 1768. Leaving the desert, the comfortable path runs alongside meadows. At L'Orée du bois, turn left towards the Froussard farm, reached 1 km further on. Note the abundance of Fragon épineux or little holly in the undergrowth. At this point, it's hard to believe that only 1.5 km as the crow flies separate the walker from the town. The few ruins of the farmhouse, set between meadows and forests, give an idea of the past agricultural activity of this area. Leave the ruins on your right and continue straight down the path towards Parc Karl Marx for 700 m. At the old ball trap fence, leave the left-hand path and join the track on your right. Turn right onto the track and right again at the next junction to reach Pré Faure. At the 4-way intersection at Pré Faure, follow the path towards the Jean Jacques Rousseau desert. A little further along this path is a small meadow on your left. You'll discover a superb view of the Chartreuse and Belledonne massifs. At the next intersection, continue straight ahead on the main road. At the barrier leading to the road, turn right onto the path overhanging the Saint-Nizier road until you return to the parking area.
Route stages: Désert Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Falaise de Bois Roland, L'Orée du Bois, Ferme Froussard, Pré Faure, Désert Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Rates
Free of charge.
Opening periods
All year round daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
Equipments and characteristics
- Pets allowed
Access
Line T65 stop "Les Vouillants
- Latitude: 45.171699
- longitude: 5.673441
Environnement
- Close to a public transportation
- Bus stop < 500 m
Track characteristics
- Distance:
- 5 km
- Positive level difference:
- 250 m
- Daily duration:
- 2 h
- Level:
- Level green – easy
- Type:
- Loop
