Lac de Saint-André (Les Marches) walks

This walk combines a variety of points of interest, starting from Les Éléphants, Chambéry’s iconic monument, before heading towards the Charmettes neighbourhood, dear to Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Further up lies the Grande Montagne, which, whilst nothing like high mountains, nevertheless offers panoramic views of distant mountain ranges. The first section follows theGR®96route.

The fifth and final stage of the Tour of the Ten Highest Peaks of the Chartreuse, linking the Cirque de Saint-Même to the Col du Coq, via the Lance Sud de Malissard, the Dôme de Bellefond, the Piton de Bellefond, and the Dent de Crolles. This is one of the longest stages of the Tour, featuring a technical section: the Pas de la Mort.

The fourth stage of the Tour of the Ten Highest Peaks of the Chartreuse, linking Saint-Pierre-d’Entremont to the Cirque de Saint-Même, via the Granier (northern summit) and the Pinet (also known as the Truc). This is one of the longest stages of the Tour, featuring a technical section at the Pas des Barres. A special mention goes to the Grotte de la Balme in Collomb.

Day2 of this trip via the Col de Bellefont to reach the Dent de Crolles plateau.Descent via the pass above the Trou du Glaz, then down to the Col des Ayes and up the Roc d’Arguille to the Col de Pravouta and the hut of the same name. ⚠️ 27/11/2025: Route modified following a rockfall. It is no longer possible to take the path via the Trou du Glaz (5). The area remains particularly dangerous due to the high risk of further rockfall and falling boulders. Following this incident, the municipality of Saint-Pierre de Chartreuse has issued a by-law to close several hiking trails (for walking, snowshoeing and ski touring). For an ascent of the Dent de Crolles, it is possible to take the route via the Pas de l’Oeille. You can also go via the Guiers waterfalls to reach (E).