Independent mountain magazine
Le magazine des randonnées, des lacs et de la nature en montagne
Belledonne Nature & Randonnée publishes practical, nature-conscious guidance on the Belledonne massif and the French Alps: trails, mountain lakes, wildlife, flora, and responsible travel.
Featured topics
Trails, lakes, and the living mountain
Hikes
Valleys, ridges, and paths of Belledonne
Editorial profiles of routes across the massif, written to help readers judge terrain and plan with care. Every outing begins with checking current weather, snow, and closures.
Lakes and landscapes
Glacial basins and granite crests
Notes on high-altitude lakes and the fragile shorelines around them, with attention to the plants and wildlife that depend on these places.
Responsible travel
Mountain tourism that leaves space for nature
Practical guidance on staying on marked paths, keeping distance from wildlife, and respecting the spaces shared by hikers, farmers, and residents.
Our approach
Independent coverage, checked conditions, and respect for the mountain
We are not an official tourism office, a refuge, or a commercial guide. We write to help you prepare well, verify conditions before every outing, and treat wildlife, plants, and shared trails with care.