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Col de l'Alpe walks
The Cross on the Alp
Visorando member 
10.14 km
+865 m
-860 m
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Savoie) (Savoie)
A lovely with snowshoes, with a beautiful view of the Alpine peaks at its height. Note that this hike can be done in all seasons.
Le Pinet then La Croix de l'Alpe
Visorando member 
14.00 km
+1,024 m
-1,024 m
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Entremont-le-Vieux (Savoie)
From the small hamlet of La Plagne, summit of Le Pinet (1,867m), beautiful view to the west, then summit of La Croix de l'Alpe (1,821m) via the Chalets de l'Alpe.
Walks near Col de l'Alpe
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.
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.
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.
Easy