Gorges du Guiers Mort

A walk along the Guiers Mort with small bridges and footbridges, also known as the ‘Balade des poissons bleus’. From the Pont Saint-Bruno to the Pic de l’Œillette, you can discover the legacy of the Carthusian monks.

⚠️ User comment
>The route is currently (14/07/2026) closed for safety reasons. It features footbridges in poor condition, which could cause an accident. However, it is very popular for its refreshing atmosphere during heatwaves. Please check with the St Pierre de Chartreuse tourist office.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.89 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,306 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,335 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,470 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,798 ft

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Description of the walk

Please note: Subject to favourable weather conditions: very slippery in wet weather. This walk is suitable for sure-footed walkers and children who are already quite resourceful, as you will sometimes need to use your hands to help you along.

Parking available at the Pont de Saint-Bruno.

(S/E) Set off on foot along the path on the left bank leading to the Petite Vache Bridge and then the Peiran Bridge. Cross the Peiran Bridge and follow the blue-marked trail (fish symbols) to the right.

(1) Cross the three footbridges. The path returns to the left bank. Cross a fourth footbridge over the Ruisseau de Fenaison.

(2) Climb the winding path up to the forest track and follow it to the left as far as Les Guiers. rejoin the path leading to the foot of the Pic de l’Œillette.

(3) Retrace your steps to the forest track. Follow it (blue markings) until you reach a path you took on the way out, which descends through the woods to the Pont Peiran and the Pont de Saint-Bruno (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,857 ft - Pont de Saint-Bruno
  2. 1 : mi 0.25 - alt. 1,864 ft - The Footbridges - Guiers (rivière)
  3. 2 : mi 0.73 - alt. 2,110 ft - Forest track
  4. 3 : mi 0.94 - alt. 2,405 ft - Pic de l'œillette (642m)
  5. S/E : mi 1.89 - alt. 1,850 ft - Pont de Saint-Bruno

Reviews and comments

lemarcheur65
lemarcheur65 ★

Hello User 11332441
Thank you for your comment.
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User 11332441

The route is currently (14 July 2026) closed for safety reasons. It features footbridges in poor condition, which could lead to an accident. However, it is very popular for its refreshing atmosphere during heatwaves. Please check with the St Pierre de Chartreuse tourist office.

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