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Col de Bovinant (1646m) walks
Grand Som loop
Visorando member 
14.11 km
+1,414 m
-1,408 m
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
This is a loop trail that passes through the Grand Som and, to avoid the crowds, descends along the Arête de la Suiffière (a little exposed but easy), then joins the Col de Freney (and the forest) and, via a path with numerous hairpin bends, returns just above La Correrie, our starting point.
Col de Bovinant via the 120 hairpin bends and Col du Frêt
Visorando member 
7.40 km
+782 m
-785 m
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Isère)
A beautiful hike in Chartreuse that follows the route of the 120 hairpin bends to reach the Col du Frêt, before turning onto the Col de Bovinant.
In the second half of June, the flora is in full bloom: St Bruno's lilies, martagon lilies, columbines, anemones, gentians...
Le Grand Som via the Col du Frêt, Le Racapé and the Crête des Aures
Visorando member 
10.84 km
+1,078 m
-1,071 m
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Isère)
A wilder approach to this iconic peak of the Grande Chartreuse, which will require some route finding to reach the starting point.
Petit Som starting from La Ruchère-Le Habert
Visorando member 
8.80 km
+883 m
-880 m
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Christophe-sur-Guiers (Isère)
Climb to the summit of Petit Som from La Ruchère. You will enjoy a 360° view and may also encounter marmots and chamois.
Petit Som departure from La Correrie
Visorando member 
14.61 km
+1,100 m
-1,108 m
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
Day hike with picnic at the Col de Léchaud. Climb through magnificent forest to Habert de Bovinant, Col de Bovinant, Col de Léchaud, Petit Som, return via Pas du Loup, Col de La Ruchère, Habert de Billon and the Grande Chartreuse monastery.
Splendid 360° view from the top of Petit Som, including Mont Blanc.
The Grand Som loop via the south ridge and the Monastère de la Gde Charteuse
Visorando member 
12.65 km
+1,222 m
-1,228 m
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
A magnificent hike that combines a natural section starting with a climb through the forest, continuing over the pleasant Pas de La Suiffière and then the easy but aerial ascent of the south ridge of the Grand Som, with a cultural section exploring the Monastère de la Grande Chartreuse, a veritable work of architectural art.
Walks near Col de Bovinant (1646m)
Perquelin - Aulp du Seuil
Visorando member 
10.70 km
+1,427 m
-734 m
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
Stage 1: La Dent de Crolles via the cave route, then the ridge to the Col de Bellefond and finally descent to the Aulp du Seuil for a short bivouac near the sheepfold.Moderator's note for overnight stays, see notice dated 21/11/20223/10/2023 Moderator's message: some paths and trails are closed, see practical information.
⚠️ 27/11/2025: Hiking prohibited. A rockslide has occurred at Dent de Crolles. Following this incident, the municipality of Saint-Pierre de Chartreuse has issueda municipal decree toclose several hiking trails (walking, snowshoeing, ski touring). Please let us know if the trails reopen.
Cabane de Pravouta - La Plagne
Visorando member 24.79 km
+1,362 m
-1,893 m
12 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
Third and final day of this trip to Chartreuse to pick up the car.
⚠️ 27/11/2025: Hiking prohibited. A rockslide has occurred at Dent de Crolles. Following this incident, the municipality of Saint-Pierre de Chartreuse has issueda municipal decree toclose several hiking trails (for walking, snowshoeing and ski touring). Please let us know if the trails reopen.
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