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Col de la Grande Vache (1712m) walks
La Grande Sure via the Cols de la Vache
Visorando member 
11.42 km
+862 m
-862 m
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
A magnificent loop starting from the Chalet de la Charmette, via the Col de la Grande Vache and Col de la Petite Vache.
An aerial walk with breathtaking views.
Loop under the Grande Sure
Visorando member 
7.55 km
+497 m
-498 m
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
A magnificent, easy walk suitable for young walkers. Magnificent views and an area where you are likely to encounter mouflons and chamois! The passage through the Goulet d'Hurtières is pleasant and less frequented than the other paths leading to the Grande Sure.
La Grande Sure via the Col d'Hurtière
Visorando member 
13.97 km
+875 m
-875 m
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
An unmissable walk near Grenoble.
Despite the crowds during these last beautiful days of autumn, we were able to avoid the rush (except on the climb to the summit).
Grande Sure from Col de la Charmette
Visorando member 
9.64 km
+716 m
-708 m
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
A fairly easy route to reach this summit in the Chartreuse mountains. However, the final ascent requires a bit of energy.
At Col de la Sure, you can enjoy a peaceful stroll through the mountain pastures.
La Grande Sure circular starting from the Col de la Charmette
Visorando member 
14.10 km
+877 m
-873 m
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
Magnificent view of the Chartreuse and the plain from the summit of the Grande Sure. The first part, from the car park to the summit of the Grande Sure, is the most difficult with scree. The descent from the summit to the Col de la Vache must be undertaken with caution. The rest is easier. The return after the Col d'Hurtières is through the woods.
Walks near Col de la Grande Vache (1712m)
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.
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.
Manival - Côte Bonne
Visorando member 
7.27 km
+437 m
-433 m
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Ismier (Isère)
Footprints in the snow for this walk, which can be enjoyed in the summer sun or in the shade of oak and fir trees...
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.
Fountain - Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte
Visorando member 
9.84 km
+974 m
-15 m
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Seyssinet-Pariset (Isère)
This first stage takes you on an assault on the Vercors, gradually leaving the urban environment behind you.
5-day crossing of the Vercors from Grenoble to Châtillon-en-Diois
Visorando member 
87.63 km
+3,268 m
-2,886 m
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Seyssinet-Pariset (Isère)
This is a trek across the Vercors via the high plateaus, the wildest and most unspoilt part of the Vercors.
From the north to the south of the Vercors, an 88km hike through spectacular landscapes. You’ll be camping in tents or in the various shelters lining theGR®.
