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Rochers de Chalves walks
Rocher de Lorzier and Rocher de Chalves
Visorando Member
8.94 mi
+3,035 ft
-3,015 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
A pleasant hike, half of which is in the magnificent Génieux forest and the other half in the Hurtières and Vararey mountain pastures. The route, which runs off the marked trail along the Crête du Rocher de Lorzier, offers spectacular views of the Gorges de Crossey and the Voironnais, then, from the summit of Rocher de Chalves, of the Chartreuse, Belledonne, Dévoluy, Taillefer and Vercors ranges and peaks.
The trail is poorly marked in the forest, so a GPS is recommended.
Walks near Rochers de Chalves
Tour of the two highest peaks in the Chartreuse
17.39 mi
+6,673 ft
-8,005 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Sarcenas (Isère)
Chamechaude (2,082 m) and the Dent de Crolles (2,062 m) are the two highest peaks in the Chartreuse; allow for a walk of around 30 km – fancy a go?
Col de Porte – Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
17.45 mi
+5,075 ft
-6,824 ft
12h 25
Very difficult
Departure from Sarcenas (Isère)
This second stage of the Tour of the 10 Highest Peaks of the Chartreuse links the Col de Porte to St-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, via the Charmant Som and then the Grande Sûre. Whilst presenting no particular technical difficulties, this stage is nevertheless one of the longest on the Tour.
From Sassenage to Noyarey on the slopes of the Vercors
3.77 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,119 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sassenage (Isère)
This exploratory hike along the paths on the northern flank of the Vercors should be treated as a training session if it is cold higher up. There are three viewpoints, two of which have been developed.
That said, the constant change in gradient along this route is sure to please any hiker or runner hoping to tackle the drovers' road leading to the Sornin plateau at a later date.
This walk is only enjoyable in dry weather, as the slopes become slippery after rain.
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse – Saint-Pierre-d’Entremont
9.00 mi
+4,160 ft
-4,633 ft
7h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
This third stage of the Tour of the Ten Highest Peaks of the Chartreuse links Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse to Saint-Pierre-d’Entremont, via the Grand Som. There are no technical difficulties, unless you decide to follow the southern ridge of the Grand Som, which offers some very beautiful and exposed rock climbing.
Col du Coq – Col de Porte
7.76 mi
+2,972 ft
-3,219 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
This first stage of the Tour of the Ten Highest Peaks of the Chartreuse links the Col du Coq to the Col de Porte, via Chamechaude, the highest point of the Chartreuse massif. However, with the passage through the Double Arche, situated at the foot of Chamechaude, followed by the Rampe de l’Écureuil (or Pas du Lapin), and the canyon on the descent, these gems of the Chartreuse massif do require sure-footedness, combined with a good sense of direction.
Cabane de Pravouta - La Plagne
15.41 mi
+4,469 ft
-6,211 ft
12 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
Third and final day of this trip to the Chartreuse to collect the car.
From Col du Coq to Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
14.29 mi
+4,423 ft
-5,938 ft
10h 25
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Pancrasse (Isère)
The route runs mainly through the Chartreuse Natural Park, passing through the massif's iconic passes and mountains. The route combines fairly steep climbs, passages through plateaus, mountain pastures and a village.
Manival - Côte Bonne
4.52 mi
+1,434 ft
-1,421 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Ismier (Isère)
Footprints in the snow for this walk, which can be enjoyed in the summer sun or in the shade of oak and fir trees...
The Northern Ridges of the Vercors from Autrans to Méaudre
13.60 mi
+3,143 ft
-4,117 ft
9h 00
Difficult
Departure from Autrans (Isère)
A long, day-long hike that takes you along the northern ridges and high above the cliffs. The first section offers some stunning views. Make arrangements for accommodation for the night as the finish point is different from the starting point. The following day, another route will take you back to your car.
Best undertaken from spring onwards, once the snow has melted.
Grenoble and the Isère Greenway
5.31 mi
+16 ft
-7 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Grenoble (Isère)
You’ll pass through the narrow streets of Grenoble city centre and on to the wide open green spaces on the northern outskirts of the city. In particular, you’ll pass through the Parc de l’Île d’Amour (suitable for all ages…) and the arboretum at the university campus. You’ll hardly feel as though you’re in an urban setting anymore.