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Col d'Hurtières walks
Tour des Bannettes (Trail No. 7 of the "Sentiers de Chartreuse Occidentale")
Association / Club / Walk leader
9.49 mi
+4,012 ft
-3,986 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Voreppe (Isère)
Warning: Trail for experienced hikers. It is strongly recommended that you follow this trail in a clockwise direction (Cheminée de Lorzier is not roped off).
Trail No. 7 of the "Sentiers de Chartreuse Occidentale".
Although our trails are regularly maintained, they are mountain and/or forest trails, with all the inherent risks:falling branches, trees, stones, rocks, mudslides, flash floods, slips... You will be walking alongside ravines and cliffs. Do not leave the marked trail.
La Grande Sure via the Col d'Hurtière
Visorando Member
8.68 mi
+2,871 ft
-2,871 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
An unmissable walk near Grenoble.
Despite the crowds during these last beautiful days of autumn, we were able to avoid the rush (except on the climb to the summit).
The Col d'Hurtières circular route via Vararey and the Goulet d'Hurtières
7.09 mi
+1,972 ft
-1,972 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
From the Col de la Charmette in Chartreuse, climbing up through the Plaine de Varavey, a magnificent summer pasture, you will reach the Col d'Hurtières to admire the Grande Sure. You will walk along cliffs to pass the Goulet d'Hurtières.
Once past this aerial gully, the descent takes you back to the car park through very varied landscapes.
This route is less steep than the Col de la Grande Vache, and therefore less difficult, but it follows a path on a sloping hillside.
Rocher de Lorzier and Rocher de Chalves
8.94 mi
+3,035 ft
-3,015 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
A pleasant hike, half of which is in the magnificent Génieux forest and the other half in the Hurtières and Vararey mountain pastures. The route, which runs off the marked trail along the Crête du Rocher de Lorzier, offers spectacular views of the Gorges de Crossey and the Voironnais, then, from the summit of Rocher de Chalves, of the Chartreuse, Belledonne, Dévoluy, Taillefer and Vercors ranges and peaks.
The trail is poorly marked in the forest, so a GPS is recommended.
La Grande Sure circular starting from the Col de la Charmette
8.76 mi
+2,877 ft
-2,864 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
Magnificent view of the Chartreuse and the plain from the summit of the Grande Sure. The first part, from the car park to the summit of the Grande Sure, is the most difficult with scree. The descent from the summit to the Col de la Vache must be undertaken with caution. The rest is easier. The return after the Col d'Hurtières is through the woods.
Between Lorzier and Jusson via the Pas de l’Aronde and the Refuge d’Hurtières
8.47 mi
+4,114 ft
-4,085 ft
7h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Pommiers-la-Placette (Isère)
A challenging and somewhat exposed circular route (Pas de l’Aronde). It is advisable to tackle it in this direction, as the descent via the Pas de l’Aronde can prove more dangerous than the ascent. You will be rewarded with magnificent views once you have passed the Goulet du Lorzier (Belledonne, Chartreuse...).
⚠️ Caution! Some sections are exposed; a rope of around ten metres may be useful.
Walks near Col d'Hurtières
Tour of the two highest peaks in the Chartreuse
17.39 mi
+6,673 ft
-8,005 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Sarcenas (Isère)
Chamechaude (2,082 m) and the Dent de Crolles (2,062 m) are the two highest peaks in the Chartreuse; allow for a walk of around 30 km – fancy a go?
Col de Porte – Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
17.45 mi
+5,075 ft
-6,824 ft
12h 25
Very difficult
Departure from Sarcenas (Isère)
This second stage of the Tour of the 10 Highest Peaks of the Chartreuse links the Col de Porte to St-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, via the Charmant Som and then the Grande Sûre. Whilst presenting no particular technical difficulties, this stage is nevertheless one of the longest on the Tour.
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse – Saint-Pierre-d’Entremont
9.00 mi
+4,160 ft
-4,633 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
This third stage of the Tour of the Ten Highest Peaks of the Chartreuse links Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse to Saint-Pierre-d’Entremont, via the Grand Som. There are no technical difficulties, unless you decide to follow the southern ridge of the Grand Som, which offers some very beautiful and exposed rock climbing.
Cabane de Pravouta - La Plagne
15.41 mi
+4,469 ft
-6,211 ft
12 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
Third and final day of this trip to the Chartreuse to collect the car.
Col du Coq – Col de Porte
7.76 mi
+2,972 ft
-3,219 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
This first stage of the Tour of the Ten Highest Peaks of the Chartreuse links the Col du Coq to the Col de Porte, via Chamechaude, the highest point of the Chartreuse massif. However, with the passage through the Double Arche, situated at the foot of Chamechaude, followed by the Rampe de l’Écureuil (or Pas du Lapin), and the canyon on the descent, these gems of the Chartreuse massif do require sure-footedness, combined with a good sense of direction.
From Col du Coq to Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
14.29 mi
+4,423 ft
-5,938 ft
10h 25
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Pancrasse (Isère)
The route runs mainly through the Chartreuse Natural Park, passing through the massif's iconic passes and mountains. The route combines fairly steep climbs, passages through plateaus, mountain pastures and a village.
Col de Bellefont via Le Chaos and back via the Col de Saulce
6.85 mi
+3,720 ft
-3,678 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
A beautiful, wild hike in the heart of the Chartreuse and on the edge of its nature reserve. The route starts in the woodland, to the sound of the waterfall and the source of the Guiers, climbs up the cliff face, crosses the wild and rugged Chaos de Bellefont, passes through mountain pastures, and reaches the ridge with its stunning views.
From Sassenage to Noyarey on the slopes of the Vercors
3.77 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,119 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sassenage (Isère)
This exploratory hike along the paths on the northern flank of the Vercors should be treated as a training session if it is cold higher up. There are three viewpoints, two of which have been developed.
That said, the constant change in gradient along this route is sure to please any hiker or runner hoping to tackle the drovers' road leading to the Sornin plateau at a later date.
This walk is only enjoyable in dry weather, as the slopes become slippery after rain.
Manival - Côte Bonne
4.52 mi
+1,434 ft
-1,421 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Ismier (Isère)
Footprints in the snow for this walk, which can be enjoyed in the summer sun or in the shade of oak and fir trees...
Grenoble and the Isère Greenway
5.31 mi
+16 ft
-7 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Grenoble (Isère)
You’ll pass through the narrow streets of Grenoble city centre and on to the wide open green spaces on the northern outskirts of the city. In particular, you’ll pass through the Parc de l’Île d’Amour (suitable for all ages…) and the arboretum at the university campus. You’ll hardly feel as though you’re in an urban setting anymore.