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Col du Granier walks
The Pointe du Gorgeat
Visorando Member
6.82 mi
+2,290 ft
-2,293 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Apremont (Savoie) (Savoie)
A somewhat challenging hike for the start of the season, but well worth the effort...
A loop at Mont Joigny
4.10 mi
+1,388 ft
-1,391 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Apremont (Savoie) (Savoie)
A very beautiful hike, not very long but with a steep section.
Magnificent view of Mont Blanc just before the summit and of the entire Chartreuse range from the summit.
The route is very well signposted throughout.
Ascent time indicated on the signs: 1 hour 35 minutes (it took us a little longer as we had a 2½-year-old girl who walked part of the way)
Time for the descent: 1 hour 10 minutes.
Crossing Mont Joigny, from Gorgeat to Bornée
5.09 mi
+1,601 ft
-1,601 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Apremont (Savoie) (Savoie)
This circular loop can be completed in almost any season, even in half a day, allowing you to enjoy beautiful views, discover fossils and, when in season, a renowned site for lady's slipper orchids.
Snowshoeing at Mont Joigny
3.32 mi
+1,342 ft
-1,345 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Apremont (Savoie) (Savoie)
Short snowshoe hike to a peak in the north of the Chartreuse, which offers beautiful views to the south over the remarkable peaks of the Chartreuse and to the north over those of the Bauges.
Clear markings and signs; no difficulty in finding your way.
Granges de Joigny
Tourist office2.41 mi
+256 ft
-246 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Apremont (Savoie) (Savoie)
Imagine life in the mountains of yesteryear as you pass through Les Granges de Joigny, admire the high-altitude orchids and discover the fossils etched into the beautiful limestone slabs. A true feast for the senses awaits you!
Walks near Col du Granier
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.