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Charmant Som walks
Le Charmant Som
Visorando Member
1.67 mi
+640 ft
-643 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
In summer, there is a very easy walk with magnificent views of the Grande Chartreuse, Mont Blanc and many other peaks.
Dogs are not allowed at Charmant Som, even on a leash, from 10 June to 15 October.
La Pinéa - Chalet du Charmant Som circuit
7.80 mi
+1,916 ft
-1,936 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sarcenas (Isère)
Circuit in Chartreuse starting from the very popular Col de Porte.
The goal is the pointed summit of La Pinéa and a relaxing break at the Charmant Som chalets under the watchful eye of Chamechaude.
Charming Som circular via Mont Fromage
8.61 mi
+2,067 ft
-2,087 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sarcenas (Isère)
A beautiful circular loop with no technical difficulties, allowing you to traverse a varied ridge and climb Charmant Som in the process, with views of the main peaks of Chartreuse and Belledonne.
Charmant Som via Pré Batard
5.20 mi
+2,054 ft
-2,054 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
This pretty circular starting from the Col de la Charmette allows you to climb the Charmant Som via a fairly uncrowded route (but you won't avoid the crowds at the summit...). The final climb up a chimney requires caution, but does not present any particular difficulties.
Pinéa and Charmant Som via the Vermorel trail
9.62 mi
+3,481 ft
-3,474 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Proveysieux (Isère)
A very beautiful circular route linking two of the peaks overlooking the Col de Porte, via a picturesque and relatively quiet route. The peaks and ridges offer superb views of the Chartreuse and the surrounding mountain ranges: Vercors, Dévoluy, Taillefer, Oisans, Grandes Rousses and Belledonne.As the ascent is mainly in the shade, this hike—ideal for hot weather—presents no technical difficulties; however, care should be taken on the Vermorel path.
From Col de Porte to Charmant Som
7.43 mi
+1,788 ft
-1,811 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sarcenas (Isère)
This is a magnificent, very accessible winter snowshoe hike, which takes you to the summit of Charmant Som from the Col de Porte resort via the snow-covered D57E road, which is sometimes difficult to see when the snow is deep.
This route offers magnificent panoramic views of all the surrounding mountains with a very reasonable elevation gain. Pass by the Oratoire d'Orgeval and the Chalets du Charmant Som.
Charming Som via the Bérard ridge
Association / Club / Walk leader
9.19 mi
+4,633 ft
-4,610 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
A wonderful circular hike with no major difficulties, except for the length and elevation gain! After the point (3), the trail becomes more technical (especially in rainy or snowy weather).
Charmant Som circular loop
2.49 mi
+978 ft
-1,004 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
A lovely little hike that extends the climb to the magnificent, very popular viewpoint at the summit with a more secluded detour around Charmant Som. This leads to the promontory with a beautiful view of the Grande Chartreuse Monastery, returning to the car park via the western balcony.
The Charmant Som circular loop from Valombré
10.48 mi
+3,999 ft
-4,003 ft
8h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
Le Charmant Som is very busy due to the access road to its sheepfold coming from the Col de Porte. Its other sides, however, offer a wilder approach, particularly when coming from Valombré and Malamille. This route offers a relatively long but varied circular route, featuring ridge walks and crossings over slabs and sharp limestone pavements, whose wild character contrasts with the crowds at the summit arriving via the mountain pastures.
Le Charmant Som from Les Cottaves
5.83 mi
+2,608 ft
-2,605 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
You set off from the Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse valley and climb to 1,867 metres on the Charmant Som, the central peak of the Chartreuse. You’ll be treated to a panoramic view of all the peaks in the massif and the surrounding area.