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Guiers Vif (rivière) walks
The Cirque de Saint-Même waterfall
Visorando Member
6.06 mi
+1,430 ft
-1,424 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Isère)
From Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, this beautiful walk leads to the source of the Guiers-Vif, follows the course of the torrent, passes through hamlets and reveals the large clearing of the Cirque de Saint-Même.
The Cirque de Saint-Même is a very popular spot, attracting families in search of fresh air in the summer months. Hikers will find a little more freshness and tranquillity as they climb towards the Cascade du Guiers-Vif.
Cirque de Saint Même - Guiers Vif waterfalls
1.77 mi
+676 ft
-669 ft
1h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Savoie) (Savoie)
Short hike in the forest to discover the waterfalls of the Guiers Vif.
Historical and prehistoric loop of Saint-Christophe la Grotte
3.76 mi
+1,004 ft
-1,001 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Christophe (Savoie) (Savoie)
Short hike to discover prehistory at the Fru site and the historic passage of the Via Sarde between Lyon and Turin.
Le Grand Manti, the Trèfle tunnel and Alpettaz via Pas de la Mort
6.02 mi
+3,855 ft
-3,862 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Savoie) (Savoie)
Hike to discover the sources of the Guiers Vif and the Crêtes du Grand Manti, among waterfalls, caves, cliffs and mountain pastures.
Please note that this hike is vertiginous in some areas (Pas de la Mort) and is not recommended for people who are prone to vertigo or in wet weather.
The Government Castle
7.26 mi
+1,775 ft
-1,798 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Savoie) (Savoie)
Around the two communes of Saint-Pierre d'Entremont, this walk covers the two departments of Savoie and Isère, exploring the architectural heritage and Carthusian landscapes. The most beautiful panorama can be seen from the esplanade of the Château du Gouvernement in Saint-Pierre d'Entremont (Isère).
Around the Cirque de Saint-Même
8.20 mi
+3,970 ft
-3,983 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Savoie) (Savoie)
From the Cirque de Saint-Même and its waterfalls to the Hauts de Chartreuse plateaus via 3 Pas to the Croix de l'Alpe (1,821 m).
Very beautiful view.
Corbel - Saint-Pierre
5.11 mi
+1,562 ft
-1,562 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Corbel (Savoie)
A circular route between two villages in Chartreuse.
This route's highest point is just over 1,000 metres, making it suitable for when temperatures have dropped.
At these altitudes, the hand of man is often present in the villages and hamlets. You will encounter old dwellings, fountains, bread ovens...
The route is well signposted.
Circular Mont Beauvoir from Saint-Christophe-la-Grotte
10.59 mi
+3,379 ft
-3,386 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Christophe (Savoie) (Savoie)
This circular loop combines a crossing of a little-visited summit offering views of the Chartreuse and the Avant Pays Savoyard with historic or documented passages: ascent via the Route Sarde and the Sentier du Beauvoir, return via the route Béatrice de Savoie and the Voie Royale.
Cirque de Saint-Même: Waterfalls and Cave via the Pas Ruat
2.62 mi
+1,198 ft
-1,184 ft
3 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Savoie) (Savoie)
The Cirque de Saint-Même is very popular in summer, with most visitors content to picnic on the meadows or follow the marked waterfall route. The short circular route proposed extends this route with a climb to an additional waterfall and the Source du Guiers Vif, via the steep Pas Ruat passage with its astonishing under-rock passage leading out in front of the Grotte du Guiers Vif. (¹) See During the hike or nearby
Route du Château, Randocroquis
Tourist office
3.87 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,204 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Isère)
This circular walk exploring Château de Montbel is also a Randocroquis® route offering introductory art workshops: drawing techniques, contrasts, perspective and landscapes.
Cirque de Saint-Même: a bit of an adrenaline rush
4.44 mi
+2,651 ft
-2,664 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Savoie) (Savoie)
A superb circular route taking you past waterfalls, a natural tunnel, a cave, climbing sections, an exposed ledge and a mountain pasture, topped off by some stunning views throughout the route.
Please note: this exposed route is not suitable for those who are afraid of heights or who lack experience of aerial crossings and climbing sections. It must be avoided at all costs in wet weather due to the risk of slipping.
On all vertical sections, do not rely on the GPS track but follow the route description.
Tour of the Rocher du Quartier and the Pointe du Frou
10.88 mi
+3,635 ft
-3,632 ft
8h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Entre-deux-Guiers (Isère)
A beautiful, long circular route at moderate altitude, with exposed sections that can be slippery. Start directly below the Rocher du Quartier and climb via Tramoley, passing the Saint-André fir tree to the Col de la Sarriette, then cross the Plateau de la Ruchère before descending via the postman’s path beneath the Pointe du Frou.