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Col de l'Aliénard walks
Circuit of the 3 passes: Aliènard, Tracol and Ruchère
Visorando Member
7.21 mi
+2,618 ft
-2,615 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
In the land of silence of the Grande Chartreuse Monastery, an easy and very pleasant walk in all seasons.
Snowshoeing at Col d'Aliénard
5.21 mi
+1,886 ft
-1,877 ft
Duration unknown
Easy
Departure from Saint-Christophe-sur-Guiers (Isère)
A beautiful snowshoe hike on the edge of the Grande Chartreuse Monastery, accompanied by the legendary peaks of Grand Som and Chamechaude.
Choose a sunny day after a snowfall.
The three passes: Aliénard, Tracol and Ruchère
5.81 mi
+1,739 ft
-1,759 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Christophe-sur-Guiers (Isère)
A classic Chartreuse route that can be started from several locations.
Long circular of Arpison from Les Riondettes
5.95 mi
+2,221 ft
-2,195 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Christophe-sur-Guiers (Isère)
A very beautiful circular with views to the west, south and east. Remains at altitude throughout.
Breathtaking view of the Grande Chartreuse monastery from the summit of Aliénard.
A very quiet route with beautiful trails.
The ‘Cinq Haberts’ route in the Chartreuse
8.86 mi
+3,179 ft
-3,179 ft
8 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
A beautiful classic summer circular route in the Chartreuse, passing through several historic passes and mountain pastures and their huts.
Most of the route follows good paths through forest or open mountain pastures.
Warning: a tricky section to be attempted only when the snow is stable.
Tour of the haberts via Aliénard
6.85 mi
+2,241 ft
-2,205 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Christophe-sur-Guiers (Isère)
A peaceful hike from La Ruchère, at the foot of the Grand and Petit Som, along the paths of the haberts (shepherds' shelters). Autumn is a particularly good time to visit, with the colours of the beech trees and the sun flooding the few meadows you cross: Billon, Arpison, etc.
Be careful at the end of the route, however, as there is a slightly steep path that may slow down inexperienced hikers (or in specific conditions, such as snow, rain, fallen trees, etc.). See comments.
Circular loop via three passes in the Grande Chartreuse
7.54 mi
+2,493 ft
-2,490 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
Here is a version of the snowshoe route over the Aliénard, Tracol and Ruchère passes, which can be varied in many ways. This is undoubtedly the longest route as it stretches to Chartroussette and covers undulating terrain that remains safe in the event of avalanche risk and is therefore well suited to snowshoeing.