Around the Guiers Mort (2): the gorges

A short hike around the Guiers Mort, a pretty little stream. The walk is mainly through the undergrowth at the bottom of the gorges along the Guiers, in search of coolness, with several opportunities to take a dip.
- User report on 24 August 2023:
The trail is currently closed for works from 14 August to 30 November 2023 (the "blasting" sign is very dissuasive).
Access from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse by car is also closed (long detour via Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont).

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.81 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 186 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 178 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 662 m
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    Lowest point: 547 m

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Description of the walk

Park at the Saint-Bruno bridge on the D520B between Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse and Saint-Laurent-du-Pont. There are only a few parking spaces upstream and downstream from the bridge.

(S/E) The trail starts just downstream from the bridge. It is well marked (blue fish). The trail follows the course of the Guiers Mort to the Pic de l'Oeillette. Be careful, there are a few tricky passages among large boulders.
After these passages, you will come to a wider path.

(1) Turn left. Please note that the trail has changed from the map; this fork corresponds to the fork shown a little higher up on the map. I have kept the track made with my GPS.

(2) Do not take the ford, but continue on the path to the right (marker: Blue Fish).
Personally, I preferred to go to a small beach near the last bridge.

(3) The path continues a little further after the bridge.
The return journey is along the same route as the outward journey.

(1) Be careful not to miss the fork on the right. Arrival at the Saint-Bruno Bridge (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 548 m - Park at the Saint-Bruno bridge. - Guiers (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 1.07 - alt. 631 m - Fork
  3. 2 : km 1.22 - alt. 639 m - Do not use the ford
  4. 3 : km 1.44 - alt. 638 m - Bridge
  5. S/E : km 2.81 - alt. 548 m - Saint-Bruno Bridge

Notes

This walk can be preceded by a second walk around the same torrent: Around Guiers Mort (1): The source, a pretty resurgence in the cliff.
These two short hikes can be done one after the other (3½ hours + 30 minutes by car) or separately.
Opportunity to take a dip in the Guiers

Worth a visit

Musée de la Grande Chartreuse.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
les marcheuses de veurey
les marcheuses de veurey

We came across closed barriers because the bridge was in very poor condition.

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Bruno26
Bruno26

Is access to this hike possible again?

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cjnet
cjnet
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Hello,
Thank you for your review, which makes us dream in this hot weather.
Unfortunately for us, the trail is currently closed for works from 14 August to 30 November 2023 (the "blasting" sign is very off-putting).
Access by car from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse is also closed (long detour via Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont).
Access to the car park gives a taste of the gorges, which look magnificent.
Beautiful hikes to be rescheduled!

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RachelLo
RachelLo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A magnificent walk along the Guiers. We did it this autumn, after a lot of rain, the water flow was strong and it was fantastic. The noise level is high, both because of the water and the road nearby (thanks to the motorbikes).
In terms of difficulty, there are a few steps to negotiate, which I think could be tricky at times for children under 7, as well as for people with joint problems or tendonitis. But it's not impossible, you just need to allow more time and take it slowly. Especially when the ground is slippery.

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Michel S.
Michel S.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

You might think it will be quick, but think again: allow two hours for the round trip and make sure you are in good physical condition.
The weather was wet, and we took walking sticks because the rocks slowed us down.
Follow the blue fish markers to avoid getting lost.
It's a magnificent route.
You can return via the upper path, but it is not well maintained.
The first bridge is unstable, but that's normal!
We climbed the big rock on our stomachs!
And at the end, there's a beautiful view of Pic de l'Oeuillette!

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MC78
MC78

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Fairly easy route with a return (except for young children), a few rocks to climb but it's great fun!
Several bridges and footbridges, very close to the stream, very cool, several places accessible for swimming. A walk to do in hot weather, it's perfect because it's at the bottom of the gorge.
I don't know if it's possible to return via the opposite bank, which would be nice, but we didn't have time to explore!

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to give your opinion.

For your information, "Route on map" refers to assessing the accuracy of the route as it appears on the map in relation to the actual terrain.

Did you encounter any problems with the route?
Did you follow the route using a GPS or a GPS application?
Was there any discrepancy between the route and the actual hike?

Kind regards

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Lavision
Lavision

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A truly beautiful hike. Magnificent nature with interesting vegetation and beautiful lighting. The week before this hike, the region experienced rainfall equivalent to a month and a half of precipitation, so the Guier Mort had an impressive flow that caused a deafening noise throughout the hike, which was dizzying. This vertigo added to the difficulty of the passages described as "delicate" in the description. Because of these "delicate" passages, we were forced to turn back before the end of the route. Despite the layout of this route (cables and concrete steps), it is too difficult for us, who are well equipped but aged 68 and 69, with age-related muscle and tendon problems. Therefore, I do not agree with the "Moderate" rating and the numerous "Easy" comments. This route should be classified as difficult despite its interest. In any case, good footwear is essential.

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pierrot 42
pierrot 42

not used

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sevbo
sevbo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A superb walk with my husband and sons (aged 16 and 13).
It was 30 degrees, but as the walk is in the woods and there are waterfalls and pools, it was very pleasant and refreshing.
The children took a dip.
We really enjoyed it.

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bernard.cleyet
bernard.cleyet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 21, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant short walk in hot weather, ideal for a picnic by the water.

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CHRISBAR
CHRISBAR

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 11, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

On Monday 11 April, with summer sunshine. A beautiful route to explore the gorges, very well marked (blue fish) and thanks to the volunteers who created it, because you can't go wrong if you follow it. Very good explanations of the route to follow. A truly magnificent walk with beautiful photos to take all along the Guiers. A treat for slow-motion photography.

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dom 38
dom 38

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A refreshing walk

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Guiselin Daniel
Guiselin Daniel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A refreshing little walk that is accessible to all and also offers educational value.

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roquepertuse
roquepertuse

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 29, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A parish specific to Brittany, surprising discovery in a landscape rich in flora and fauna.

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