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Col de l'Aliénard walks
Circuit of the 3 passes: Aliènard, Tracol and Ruchère
Visorando member 
11.61 km
+798 m
-797 m
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
Visorando member 8.38 km
+575 m
-572 m
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
Visorando member 
9.35 km
+530 m
-536 m
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
Visorando member 
9.57 km
+677 m
-669 m
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.
Circular loop via three passes in the Grande Chartreuse
Visorando member 
12.14 km
+760 m
-759 m
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.
Tour of the haberts via Aliénard
Visorando member 11.03 km
+683 m
-672 m
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.
Walks near Col de l'Aliénard
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.
From Col du Coq to Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
Visorando member 
23.00 km
+1,348 m
-1,810 m
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.
Le Pal de Fer
Visorando member 2.30 km
+610 m
-0 m
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Crolles (Isère)
An original outing that allows you to discover the superb work carried out here for the construction of the Touvet funicular railway. The ascent is on foot and the descent, to relieve the knees, is by funicular.
(Please note): This route is currently closed. See explanations here
(Comment from a hiker) dated 18 June 2023: small difficult section: crossing the scree slope where you need to use two ropes to reach the path in the forest.
