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Col de Bovinant (1646m) walks
Grand Som loop
Visorando Member
8.77 mi
+4,639 ft
-4,619 ft
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
4.60 mi
+2,566 ft
-2,575 ft
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
6.73 mi
+3,537 ft
-3,514 ft
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
5.47 mi
+2,897 ft
-2,887 ft
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
9.08 mi
+3,609 ft
-3,635 ft
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 circular loop via the Col des Aures and Col de Mauvernay passes
Association / Club / Walk leader8.28 mi
+3,894 ft
-3,894 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
This extensive circular route will take you to one of the most legendary peaks in Chartreuse. Technical passages, magnificent views of the massif and the Chartreuse monastery, wild trails: it has it all!
The Grand Som loop via the south ridge and the Monastère de la Gde Charteuse
7.86 mi
+4,009 ft
-4,029 ft
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.
