Chambéry walks

Le Chemin de Coirat ( Download : PDF )

4.88km +176m -177m 1h55 Easy
Starting point in Chambéry - 73 - Savoie

Peri-urban circuit to quickly escape the city. Views of Chartreuse and Bauges.

The Nivolet Cross circuit from Feclaz ( Download : PDF )

9.94km +284m -292m 3h40 Easy
Starting point in Les Déserts - 73 - Savoie

A circuit from Féclaz to the Nivolet Cross overlooking Chambéry.

Trek around Mont Outheran starting from Désert d'Entremont ( Download : PDF )

12.89km +729m -734m 6 hrs Average
Starting point in Entremont-le-Vieux - 73 - Savoie

A beautiful hike to be done with or without snowshoes.

The Mont Grêle lookout ( Download : PDF )

14.38km +870m -870m 6h35 Average
Starting point in Attignat-Oncin - 73 - Savoie

The Mont Grêle lookout point and Archelle’s summit.
Mont Grêle is a peak that is visible from the valley of Chambéry and the Aiguebelette region.
It is easily spotted thanks to or because of the pylons that are installed at the top. Up close, these towers have still look great, but they do not alone justify the purpose of the tour, which is interesting because it offers views over Lake Aiguebelette and Chartreuse.

The Cross on the Alp ( Download : PDF )

10.14km +892m -888m 6 hrs Difficult
Starting point in Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Savoie) - 73 - Savoie

A lovely with snowshoes, with a beautiful view of the Alpine peaks at its height. Note that this hike can be done in all seasons.

Figure of Eight Loop at Grand Som ( Download : PDF )

17.77km +1639m -1639m 9h45 Difficult
Starting point in Saint-Christophe-sur-Guiers - 38 - Isère

Petit Som and Grand Som from Gîte à Rucher de la Ruchère.

The Tours de César circular walk ( Download : PDF )

7.11km +322m -321m 2h55 Easy
Starting point in Saint-Germain-la-Chambotte - 73 - Savoie

A loop above lake Bourget for a late afternoon walk.
A walk amid historical sites and beautiful viewpoints.

The "Aulp du Seuil" ( Download : PDF )

7.94km +832m -826m 4h40 Average
Starting point in Saint-Bernard (Isère) - 38 - Isère

The "Passage de l'Aulp du Seuil" ("Aulp du Seuil" passing): this hike is one of the most beautiful hikes of the Chartreuse massif.

The Grand Rocher and the Crêt du Poulet ( Download : PDF )

8.57km +467m -465m 6 hrs Average
Starting point in Theys - 38 - Isère

A stone's throw from town and you're high in the mountains. But pay attention to the risks.

Mont Pravouta and Col des Ayes ( Download : PDF )

4.69km +332m -323m 2h15 Average
Starting point in Saint-Pancrasse - 38 - Isère

Short family-friendly walk with a magnificent view, manageable on foot or on snowshoes.

The ridges of Mont Fromage from Col de Porte ( Download : PDF )

10.28km +445m -438m 4 hrs Average
Starting point in Sarcenas - 38 - Isère

A very pleasant hike, described here snowshoe users, but also good for walks on sunny days.

Between Brangues and the Rhône ( Download : PDF )

15.28km +76m -77m 4h35 Easy
Starting point in Brangues - 38 - Isère

A lovely, gentle walk, part of which is along the Rhone, which you can do as a family.

Col de Porte ( Download : PDF )

11.38km +444m -444m 4 hrs Average
Starting point in Sarcenas - 38 - Isère

In the heart of the Chartreuse mountains, the Col de Porte is a former family ski resort whose ski lifts are now closed. The paths are more or less well marked allowing you to enjoy the trails on cross-country skis or snowshoes. The proposed circuit climbs through forest, coming out on a crest and offers superb views over the entire Chartreuse mountain range.

Tour of Lake Paladru ( Download : PDF )

17.88km +449m -447m 6h25 Average
Starting point in Charavines - 38 - Isère

A day's walk, quite lovely and varied. You start by going through the Grand Platon Forest, then going along the south-east bank of the lake with beautiful views over the lake. You change banks and go along the Feydelière and Véronnière marshes ('Marais' - protected sites). The return is via the north-west bank of the lake with beautiful views over Chartreuse and, if the weather is clear, Mont Blanc.

Taillefer Ridge ( Download : PDF )

7.19km +448m -444m 3h20 Average
Starting point in Duingt - 74 - Haute-Savoie

An atypical route through bushes and over the lake.

Mount Rachais from Frette ( Download : PDF )

7.5km +317m -311m 3h05 Easy
Starting point in Quaix-en-Chartreuse - 38 - Isère

Mount Rachais, from the hamlet of Frette, situated on its far northern side.

Fontaine Ardente - the flaming fountain ( Download : PDF )

1.78km +181m -182m 1h00 Average
Starting point in Meylan - 38 - Isère

A short hike to enjoy this geological feature: a flaming fountain.

Mont Rachais from the Vence Pass ( Download : PDF )

7.72km +314m -308m 3h05 Easy
Starting point in Corenc - 38 - Isère

Easy access to Mont Rachais. View over Chartreuse, Belledonne, Grenoble and the Vercors.

Val du Fier viewpoint from Chavanne d'en Bas ( Download : PDF )

8.08km +500m -504m 3h45 Average
Starting point in Val-de-Fier - 74 - Haute-Savoie

Nice looped hiking trail mostly in the undergrowth where you can see pretty views like Val du Fier's canyon, the river Rhône downstream Seyssel or the lovely ruined Saint André's chapel overlooking Albanais' plains.

Grand Colombier cross ( Download : PDF )

12.89km +417m -417m 4h50 Average
Starting point in Corbonod - 01 - Ain

A summit and vistas in a site dominated by pastures.

The Dent de Moirans ( Download : PDF )

10.71km +339m -340m 4h00 Average
Starting point in Montaud (Isère) - 38 - Isère

Easy walk on this “tooth” overlooking the Isère valley and offering an interesting view over the east foothills of Chartreuse.

Lac du Mont Charvin ( Download : PDF )

9.84km +837m -828m 5h10 Average
Starting point in Le Bouchet - 74 - Haute-Savoie

An out and return walk to Lac du Mont Charvin. Passing through woodland, then pasture before entering the higher and more rocky terrain. Great views Mont Blanc from the ridge above the lake.

Les Crêtes de la Molière from Autrans ( Download : PDF )

13.97km +626m -632m 6 hrs Average
Starting point in Autrans - 38 - Isère

A diverse hike: forests, ridges, vast panoramic views...

Snowshoes on the Glières Plateau ( Download : PDF )

10.06km +334m -342m 4 hrs Easy
Starting point in Thorens-Glières - 74 - Haute-Savoie

Snowshoe circuit on the vast Glières Plateau.
Besides the historical aspect, the Glières Plateau is interesting to visit because the mountains that surround it are strong points of reference.