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Couvent de la Grande Chartreuse walks
Circuit of the 3 passes: Aliènard, Tracol and Ruchère
Visorando member 
11.61 km
+798 m
-797 m
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
Visorando member 
14.11 km
+1,414 m
-1,408 m
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
Visorando member 
11.67 km
+594 m
-601 m
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
Visorando member 
8.44 km
+626 m
-621 m
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.
Visorando member 
10.58 km
+666 m
-662 m
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.
The Grand Som loop via the south ridge and the Monastère de la Gde Charteuse
Visorando member 
12.65 km
+1,222 m
-1,228 m
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.
Walks near Couvent de la Grande Chartreuse
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.
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.