Chemin des Mules from Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont

This route winds its way between the two churches of Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont before slipping into the Cozon valley. It follows an ancient path, a haven of greenery and freshness where it is pleasant to walk with the family on hot summer days.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.98 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 178 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 182 m

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    Highest point: 764 m
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    Lowest point: 638 m

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Description of the walk

Car park in front of the tourist office.

(S/E) From the tourist office in Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, follow the signposted route "Le Pont du Lac par le Chemin des Mules". Follow the Chambéry road northwards.

(1) 50 metres after the Guiers Vif bridge, at a small fountain, take the road on the right. Look for the Chapel of the 10,000 Martyrs, of which only the façade remains, and leave the tarmac road to follow the Chemin des Mules on the left. The path continues through the forest, veering slightly away from the Col du Granier road, and runs alongside some pastures before descending to the small hamlet of Chez Joubert. Then climb back up to walk alongside a vast meadow occupied by a typical Carthusian barn.

(3) At the intersection, descend to the left towards Chemin des Mules. Cross a small bridge and join the road at the hamlet of Pont du Lac. Follow the road towards Les Courriers/Épernay for about 100 metres until you reach a crossroads.

(4) Take the road that climbs up to the left to the hamlet of Les Courriers.

(5) At the entrance to the hamlet, between the basin and the bread oven, take the path on the left to the hamlet of La Fracette. Burned down in 1870, then rebuilt by the Carthusians with tiles made in Saint-Même, it has retained its traditional Carthusian style.

(6) After passing the last houses, take the road on the right and, after two hairpin bends, you will reach the banks of the Cozon, which you follow to the village, where you will come to an intersection you already passed on the way there.

(1) Retrace your steps to return to the tourist office (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 643 m - Saint Pierre d'Entremont Tourist Office
  2. 1 : km 0.2 - alt. 640 m - Chapel of the 10,000 Martyrs
  3. 2 : km 1.01 - alt. 702 m
  4. 3 : km 2.64 - alt. 754 m - Montbel Castle
  5. 4 : km 2.99 - alt. 729 m - The Lake Bridge - Cozon (cours d'eau)
  6. 5 : km 3.22 - alt. 764 m - Les Courriers
  7. 6 : km 4.39 - alt. 701 m - La Fracette
  8. S/E : km 5.98 - alt. 644 m - Saint Pierre d'Entremont Tourist Office

Notes

Information/safety:
- There are a few rules and tips to follow to ensure you enjoy your walks and hikes in complete safety! Before setting off, follow our recommendations and advice at chartreuse-tourisme.com/conseils-rando-trail (or on request at tourist offices).
- Good to know: mountain guides are specialists in mountain flora and fauna, off-trail hiking away from the crowds, local history, Alpine and rural traditions, etc., all in complete safety! Call on their services! Detailed list available at chartreuse-tourisme.com/accomp (or at tourist offices).
- You hike at your own risk. Chartreuse Tourisme and the tourist offices cannot be held responsible for the suggested itineraries.

Useful numbers:
- Weather (must be checked before you set off): 3250 or www.meteo.fr
- Mountain rescue: 112

Worth a visit

Things to see/do near the route:
• Peter Pan Bois (on the route): woodturning workshop.
• Entremonts Dairy Cooperative (5 km from the start): mountain cheeses.
• Cave Bear Museum (5 km from the start): tours.
For more information and other ideas for visits, visit chartreuse-tourisme.com/rsf

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
3.9 / 5
User 16213251
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,
A walk with some shaded and some sunny sections, combining both trails and roads.

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Elisarando
Elisarando

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Easy 90% loop in the forest completed in 2 hours and 20 minutes
Good for walking on hot days
No particular points of interest
Not always well signposted but difficult to get lost!
thank you!

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User 8430634

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Only the return journey by road in the sunshine was less pleasant

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coraym
coraym

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely path mostly through woodland from St Pierre d'Entremont to Pont du Lac.
Then there is a short stretch of road to reach the return path. It starts with a pleasant downhill trail along the stream.
It's a shame that you then come to a small road that takes you back to your starting point. Only the small hamlets add a little variety to this monotonous return journey.
There are no technical difficulties; the climb is gradual and the descent is gentle.
Otherwise, the direction in which it was done is more pleasant because it climbs gently and is shaded.

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User 12483252

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike with a fairly significant elevation gain for those of us who aren't used to it.
Very pleasant, cool because much of it is in the woods.

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les marcheuses de veurey
les marcheuses de veurey

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk in the cool air; see an old bread oven, varied landscape and easy going.

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Marie-O.
Marie-O.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short, very easy and very pleasant walk in hot weather, as it is entirely in the woods and near a stream.

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RandoJack
RandoJack

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

It should be noted that 500 metres from the starting point, the path has been completely destroyed by forestry machinery over
several hundred metres, forcing you to walk in mud up to your ankles!
It is impossible to bypass this section, which is several hundred metres long, and the area is practically impassable for children.
This completely detracts from the appeal of this hike.
Furthermore, the circular route is more like 8 kilometres than 6 kilometres.

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