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Col de l'Alpe walks
The Cross on the Alp
Visorando Member
6.30 mi
+2,838 ft
-2,822 ft
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
8.70 mi
+3,360 ft
-3,360 ft
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.
Col de l'Alpe via Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
3.34 mi
+1,365 ft
-1,352 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Marie-du-Mont (Isère)
This short hike leads to the Col de l'Alpe via the path used by cows going up and down from the mountain pasture.
Around the Cirque de Saint-Même
8.20 mi
+3,970 ft
-3,983 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Savoie) (Savoie)
From the Cirque de Saint-Même and its waterfalls, across the Hauts de Chartreuse plateaus via 3 Pas to the Croix de l’Alpe (1,821 m).Stunning views.
⚠️ This route is partly unmarked, unmaintained and presents significant risks. Hikers undertake this route at their own risk. Please follow the official marked trails.
From the Pas de la Rousse to the Col de Belles Ombres via the Croix de l'Alpe
4.34 mi
+2,333 ft
-2,320 ft
4h 00
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Marie-du-Mont (Isère)
A circular route along the eastern ridge of the Hauts de Chartreuse, combining a variety of terrain (rocks, forests, mountain pastures) with stunning views across the Alps. Can be completed in half a day, preferably in the morning.
Please note: read the information regarding the difficulties in the ‘Practical Information’ section carefully.
Walks near Col de l'Alpe
Cirque de Saint-Même – Col du Coq
13.05 mi
+6,362 ft
-4,580 ft
11h 35
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Savoie) (Savoie)
The fifth and final stage of the Tour of the Ten Highest Peaks of the Chartreuse, linking the Cirque de Saint-Même to the Col du Coq, via the Lance Sud de Malissard, the Dôme de Bellefond, the Piton de Bellefond, and the Dent de Crolles. This is one of the longest stages of the Tour, featuring a technical section: the Pas de la Mort.
Saint-Pierre-d’Entremont – Cirque de Saint-Même
15.94 mi
+5,669 ft
-5,003 ft
12h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Isère)
The fourth stage of the Tour of the Ten Highest Peaks of the Chartreuse, linking Saint-Pierre-d’Entremont to the Cirque de Saint-Même, via the Granier (northern summit) and the Pinet (also known as the Truc). This is one of the longest stages of the Tour, featuring a technical section at the Pas des Barres. A special mention goes to the Grotte de la Balme in Collomb.
Aulp du Seuil Hut – Pravouta Hut
6.81 mi
+2,815 ft
-3,009 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Bernard (Isère) (Isère)
Day2 of this trip via the Col de Bellefont to reach the Dent de Crolles plateau.Descent via the pass above the Trou du Glaz, then down to the Col des Ayes and up the Roc d’Arguille to the Col de Pravouta and the hut of the same name.
⚠️ 27/11/2025: Route modified following a rockfall. It is no longer possible to take the path via the Trou du Glaz (5). The area remains particularly dangerous due to the high risk of further rockfall and falling boulders. Following this incident, the municipality of Saint-Pierre de Chartreuse has issued a by-law to close several hiking trails (for walking, snowshoeing and ski touring). For an ascent of the Dent de Crolles, it is possible to take the route via the Pas de l’Oeille.
You can also go via the Guiers waterfalls to reach (E).
Col de Bellefont via Le Chaos and back via the Col de Saulce
6.85 mi
+3,720 ft
-3,678 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
A beautiful, wild hike in the heart of the Chartreuse and on the edge of its nature reserve. The route starts in the woodland, to the sound of the waterfall and the source of the Guiers, climbs up the cliff face, crosses the wild and rugged Chaos de Bellefont, passes through mountain pastures, and reaches the ridge with its stunning views.
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse – Saint-Pierre-d’Entremont
9.00 mi
+4,160 ft
-4,633 ft
7h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
This third stage of the Tour of the Ten Highest Peaks of the Chartreuse links Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse to Saint-Pierre-d’Entremont, via the Grand Som. There are no technical difficulties, unless you decide to follow the southern ridge of the Grand Som, which offers some very beautiful and exposed rock climbing.
Le Pal de Fer
1.43 mi
+2,001 ft
-0 ft
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
15.41 mi
+4,469 ft
-6,211 ft
12 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
Third and final day of this trip to the Chartreuse to collect the car.
From Col du Coq to Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
14.29 mi
+4,423 ft
-5,938 ft
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.
Col du Coq – Col de Porte
7.76 mi
+2,972 ft
-3,219 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
This first stage of the Tour of the Ten Highest Peaks of the Chartreuse links the Col du Coq to the Col de Porte, via Chamechaude, the highest point of the Chartreuse massif. However, with the passage through the Double Arche, situated at the foot of Chamechaude, followed by the Rampe de l’Écureuil (or Pas du Lapin), and the canyon on the descent, these gems of the Chartreuse massif do require sure-footedness, combined with a good sense of direction.
La Grande Montagne
7.50 mi
+2,182 ft
-2,051 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chambéry (Savoie)
This walk combines a variety of points of interest, starting from Les Éléphants, Chambéry’s iconic monument, before heading towards the Charmettes neighbourhood, dear to Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Further up lies the Grande Montagne, which, whilst nothing like high mountains, nevertheless offers panoramic views of distant mountain ranges.
The first section follows theGR®96route.