The Aiguille de Quaix

Date of your route : Sep 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike that is particularly interesting for the Aiguille de Quaix itself: limestone towers, superb views, magnificent location. Nothing to say about that, it's well worth it.
However, the paths themselves are frankly monotonous: they are almost exclusively wide forest tracks that have been completely artificialised by logging. And very muddy between points 3 and 4.
Fortunately, even without climbing to the summit, the Aiguille is really worth the detour.

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Date of your route : Oct 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike with lots of shaded sections. We started from Quaix en Chartreuse (easy parking) and did it in the opposite direction to the description (i.e. clockwise). As other hikers have already pointed out, you need to pay close attention to the route to avoid forest tracks and stay on the much more pleasant footpaths. The GPS track is very useful.
There is a beautiful view from the Aiguille de Quaix without having to climb it (go around it on the left and do a little easy climbing to get the view). Between (3) and (4), the ground is relatively wet and slippery (even though it hadn't rained).
From Quaix, it's just under 10 km and 648 m of elevation gain.

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Date of your route : Sep 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

You just have to be careful at junctions with two yellow markers on each side... reading your map or visualising the intersection is useful. We just climbed the first few metres of the peak to get a view of the valley side. The storm the day before meant we had to be careful though.

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Date of your route : Jul 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It's a tough climb at first, but the view of Grenoble, Vercors and Belledonne at the top is worth the effort

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Date of your route : Jul 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike starting from the Quaix car park. The first part, up to point 3, follows a steep logging track, which is of limited interest apart from picking wild strawberries... Pleasant ridge path. To access the south face of the peak, some climbing skills are useful for the last part (grade III, III+ without a rope). The descent is easy (reverse the route of the circular for a gradual ascent?). A shaded walk, suitable in hot weather, not very busy on this Sunday in July

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Date of your route : Mar 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We didn't really find the route as it was described, based on the Visorando directions and signs, so we did it in the opposite direction, which seemed almost better to me.

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Date of your route : Jun 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

nothing to report

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Date of your route : Apr 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Today's hike started from the town hall in Quaix en Chartreuse with a short detour via the hamlet of Planfay-le-Haut from the crossroads following the point (5).

On the way back, I compared my recorded route with the itinerary for this hike and found a few differences, which is quite normal since forest tracks for logging have been created and the trail markings have obviously been adapted to these changes. The IGN maps are more or less up to date when you zoom in to the maximum...

At point (1), the route continues straight ahead on the track, then, a hundred metres further on, takes a sharp right turn and follows a new forest track to point (2). This track is also used for storing logs and is quite pleasant to walk on (wide and without ruts).

At point (2), there are now four paths: the three mentioned in the itinerary and a fourth one completely to the left that goes up in the opposite direction. The path to take is marked by a yellow mark and a yellow triangle in a white circle, all on a small post on the embankment on the left. Another landmark: it's the path with the steepest slope!
This (steep) slope continues for about 1 km and the track, which has been somewhat damaged by logging, was still quite muddy today.

About 300m before the point (6), the marked route continues straight ahead and joins the hairpin bend mentioned above for the point (1) on a new path.

I didn't attempt to climb the Aiguille, as I'm not very sure-footed on rocks. However, you can go around it on the left to reach the small promontory on the south side, which offers beautiful views.
It's certainly not the hike of the century (not very bucolic due to the proportion of logging tracks), but it's still interesting and enjoyable...

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Date of your route : Feb 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

To avoid parking problems in the hamlet of La Jars, you can park at the town hall in Quaix en Chartreuse. There is a car park with plenty of spaces. From there, simply follow the road to La Jars. A small path on the left at a large hairpin bend on the right even allows you to cut across part of the tarmac.

This is a pleasant hike with a very pretty view from the Aiguille de Quaix. The climb through the forest on a straight, slightly steep path is not particularly interesting, but everything else is perfect for a half-day walk.

You can climb part of the peak without any problems. For the final part, there is a rope, but it's best to have a sure foot and not be afraid of heights!

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Date of your route : Jun 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,

I went for a walk this afternoon. It was pleasant, shaded and not very busy.

I do have a slight doubt about the end of the route, but it's no big deal. And I did cut it a bit short because one of my fellow hikers got a little tired. So my doubt is relative...

However, I wonder if the circular wouldn't be nicer to do clockwise because the climb between points 2 and 3 is steep. That would mean a longer climb, but it would be less abrupt.
To be seen...

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Date of your route : May 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk to do with the family, with a magnificent view at the end.
Suitable in midsummer as it is mostly under trees.
Highly recommended!

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Date of your route : Apr 24, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

As the area is currently undergoing construction, the ascent route no longer exactly matches the itinerary, with the creation of new forest paths that led us a little astray. But by always following the path that looked the oldest, we didn't get lost in the end. The walk to point C is not very pretty, with a lot of logging, uprooted trees or trees marked for felling.

The first three-way junction of the patte d'oie no longer exists. Ten metres before the fork, head towards the area that has been created for the new water reservoir (a concrete building that looks like a mini water treatment plant). Walk along the left side of the building to find the old path. Between points A and B, there are many new paths: follow the old one (more uneven, with loose stones).

However, the view from the Aiguille de Quaix is well worth the walk. Very beautiful viewpoint. Walk accompanied by two children aged 6 and 9 who are good walkers. The long climb could be a little difficult for younger children.

Have a good day.

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Hello,

I'll try to resume the description between these two points as soon as I have a moment. What exactly are the issues?

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This is the passage between points 4 and 5.

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Thank you for this feedback. Where should this information be added to the description?
Kind regards

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