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Couvent de la Grande Chartreuse walks
Circuit of the 3 passes: Aliènard, Tracol and Ruchère
Visorando Member
7.21 mi
+2,618 ft
-2,615 ft
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.
Grand Som loop
8.77 mi
+4,639 ft
-4,619 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
This is a loop trail that passes through the Grand Som and, to avoid the crowds, descends along the Arête de la Suiffière (a little exposed but easy), then joins the Col de Freney (and the forest) and, via a path with numerous hairpin bends, returns just above La Correrie, our starting point.
Billon - Ruchère Circuit
7.25 mi
+1,949 ft
-1,972 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
A beautiful classic circular in Chartreuse, starting from La Correrie via Habert de Billon, Col de la Ruchère and finally Notre-Dame de Casalibus.
Tour of the Grande Chartreuse Monastery
5.24 mi
+2,054 ft
-2,037 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
This walk through the woods is very pleasant in warm weather, with a beautiful view from the belvedere over the Grande Chartreuse Monastery and the surrounding peaks.
The difference in altitude, the sometimes narrow path, the balcony-like terrain and the untimely opening of forestry tracks make the return journey difficult.
Please read the recommendations carefully at (6).
Snowshoe route via the Col de la Ruchère pass.
6.58 mi
+2,185 ft
-2,172 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
A lovely route in Chartreuse in an area famous for its monastery.
It is very popular, but there is room for everyone.
There are no markings between Pont des Allemands and Habert de Billon.
Petit Som departure from La Correrie
9.08 mi
+3,609 ft
-3,635 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
Day hike with picnic at the Col de Léchaud. Climb through magnificent forest to Habert de Bovinant, Col de Bovinant, Col de Léchaud, Petit Som, return via Pas du Loup, Col de La Ruchère, Habert de Billon and the Grande Chartreuse monastery.
Splendid 360° view from the top of Petit Som, including Mont Blanc.
The Grande Chartreuse Monastery
Tourist office6.76 mi
+1,936 ft
-1,926 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
A contemplative hike in the quiet zone of the Chartreuse Desert, following in the footsteps of Saint Bruno, founder of the Carthusian Order. The site is perfect for meditation. It offers a stunning view of the peaks of the Grand and Petit Som.
Grand tour of the Grande Chartreuse valley
8.54 mi
+3,045 ft
-3,038 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
A beautiful hike through forests and valleys, ideal for warm weather but also in mixed or stormy conditions, as there are several options to shorten the route in case of bad weather.
Haberts (shepherds’ and herdsmen’s huts), stunning scenery, a pass and several viewpoints overlooking the Grande Chartreuse Monastery.
There is a short stretch of tarmac at the end, which is unavoidable but very quiet with few cars.
Circular tour of the Chartrousette and Billon huts
5.08 mi
+1,909 ft
-1,883 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
La Chartreuse is full of haberts, large alpine huts where shepherds live in summer whilst the flocks graze there. This circular route takes you past two of them: Chartrousette and Le Billon.
The Grand Som loop via the south ridge and the Monastère de la Gde Charteuse
7.86 mi
+4,009 ft
-4,029 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
A magnificent hike that combines a natural section starting with a climb through the forest, continuing over the pleasant Pas de La Suiffière and then the easy but aerial ascent of the south ridge of the Grand Som, with a cultural section exploring the Monastère de la Grande Chartreuse, a veritable work of architectural art.
The ‘Cinq Haberts’ route in the Chartreuse
8.86 mi
+3,179 ft
-3,179 ft
8 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
A beautiful classic summer circular route in the Chartreuse, passing through several historic passes and mountain pastures and their huts.
Most of the route follows good paths through forest or open mountain pastures.
Warning: a tricky section to be attempted only when the snow is stable.
Circular loop via three passes in the Grande Chartreuse
7.54 mi
+2,493 ft
-2,490 ft
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.