Route du Château, Randocroquis

The Randocroquis booklet is available at the Saint-Pierre-d’Entremont Tourist Office.
Car park at the Tourist Office.

(S/E) From Saint-Pierre-d’Entremont, at the Tourist Office, follow the^GRP® Tour de Chartreuse towards the Chemin des Mules, then leave the^GRP® to reach the Church of Saint-Alexis in Saint-Pierre-d’Entremont (Savoie).

(1) Cross the bridge and turn left onto the road leading to the Buis quarry. At the three-way junction below, follow the path down towards the Guiers Vif.

(2) At the footbridge, the first Randocroquis® table offers a drawing workshop. Walk alongside the old Martinet des Chartreux. Look out for a remarkable beech tree on the right (marked with a white paint stripe) over 35 metres tall! Continue uphill to reach the main road, cross it carefully andfollow the path through the forest to the hamlet of Château. (This climb is not accessible when there is snow.)

(3) In the hamlet, a return trip to the ruins of Montbel Castle (the stronghold of the Lords of Entremont, built in 1306 and fallen into ruin since the Revolution) offers an exceptional view of the Entremonts valley, Randocroquis® information boards and a relief map.

(3) On the way back, follow the road to the left. In the hamlet, on the right, look out for the water wheel of an old frame sawmill. At the fork in the road, keep left.

(4) After the last houses in the hamlet of Les Terray, follow the path that dips to the left. Between the forest and the meadows, you will then come to the small road which, on the left, leads back down to the village. Follow Rue du Dauphiné to the left to reach the Tourist Office (S/E).

Information / safety:
- It is advisable to follow a few rules and take some advice to ensure you enjoy your walks and hikes to the full in complete safety! Before setting off, follow our recommendations and advice at chartreuse-tourisme.com/hiking-and-trail-advice (or available on request at tourist offices).
- Good to know: a mountain guide is an expert in mountain flora and fauna, off-trail hikes away from the crowds, local history, Alpine and rural traditions, etc. – all in complete safety! Make use of their services! A detailed list is available at chartreuse-tourisme.com/accomp (or at tourist information offices).
- You hike at your own risk. Chartreuse Tourisme and the tourist offices cannot be held responsible for the suggested routes.

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

Ideas for visits near the route:
- Les Entremonts Dairy Cooperative (5 km from the start): production of mountain cheeses.
- Cave Bear Museum (5 km from the start): guided tours.
All the information and other ideas for places to visit at chartreuse-tourisme.com/rsf