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Saint-Étienne-de-Crossey walks
Crossey Gorges - Croix du Rocher de la Garde
This is an easy hike, except for a short acrobatic passage on the sharp limestone pavement near the cross. Beautiful view of Saint-Étienne-de-Crossey and its surroundings.
Circular from Saint-Aupre
A short, easy walk with some lovely views and a passage over the original Pont de Pierre Chave bridge.
Discovering Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin
An easy walk to discover the hamlets of Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin, nestled among hills, ponds and fields.
Countryside route in Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin
A short country walk between Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin and Saint-Etienne-de-Crossey.
Rochebrune
This low peak and its twin opposite on the Vercors side, the Dent de Moirans, watch over the exit of the Isère as it flows quietly towards the Rhône and the entrance of rain and snow clouds pushed by the north winds. A remarkable viewpoint over the valleys, it is an ideal half-day walk.
Around Baracuchet
A country walk to discover the hamlets and ponds around the Colline du Baracuchet.
Notre-Dame de Vouise
An easy hike to discover the statue towering above Voiron. A real treat, especially in snowy weather.
The statue of the Virgin Mary was erected in honour of the Iron Virgin of Le Puy-en-Velay. Legend has it that Bonnassieux committed suicide after sculpting the Virgin. However, he did not commit suicide and died with honours. He deliberately placed Jesus in her right arm so that he would not hide his mother's face as she blesses the town
Tour of the Grand Ratz plateau
A beautiful loop around the Grand Ratz, passing by the Roche Brune viewpoint with its breathtaking view of the Isère valley.
Granges de Merlas circular in Massieu
A walk through fields and forests to discover the small heritage of our forests, such as barns and forest huts.
The Herretang bog
In Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, there is a 6 km flat walk along a wetland discovery trail.
Loop in the Voiron countryside
A country walk to discover the rural hamlets of La Pensière, Le Petit Souillet and Le Grand Souillet.
New variation for 2021, which slightly lengthens the loop but makes it easier to park at the start.
Around Saint-Sixte
A lovely country walk around the hamlet of Saint-Sixte. This circular route offers beautiful views of the lake of the same name and the Étang des Chartreux.
La Grande Sure par la cheminée de Jusson et le Pas de Pierre Taillée.
Randonnée en huit partant des Trois Fontaines, un lieu baigné de fraicheur où il fait bon s'attarder en plein été.Le sentier commence dans la forêt en s'élevant dans une rude pente par de nombreux lacets. Il franchit des gradins rocheux pour rejoindre une bergerie d'alpage, le Chalet de Jusson. En haut de la prairie se présente la Cheminée de Jusson qui s'escalade sans difficulté pour parvenir au sommet et profiter d'un magnifique panorama. Descendre la crête et une partie du vallon de l'Hérétang puis remonter la Combe des Veaux pour retrouver le Chalet de Jusson. La descente par le Pas des Rochers de Pierre Taillée s'effectuant sur une sente en déshérence puis dans la forêt pour retrouver le parking conviendra aux randonneurs en quête de lieu secret.
GPS ou application Visorando recommandé.Ce parcours s'adresse à des randonneurs bien préparés physiquement.
From distillery to distillery in Saint-Laurent-du-Pont
The Fourvoirie site marks one of the entrances to the Chartreuse Desert. One of the bridges, built in the 13th century, gave its name to the village of Saint-Laurent-du-Pont. On the right bank of the Guiers Mort, the Carthusians once started a major metallurgical industry, which continues today in the Saint-Laurent plain. On the other bank, the monks established a distillery, which was destroyed by a landslide in 1935.
Above Miribel-les-Échelles
This circular forest loop is accessible in all seasons, even in snow, and takes you through several areas of the Miribel, Saint-Aupre and Rocharey forests, crossing two medium-altitude passes, the Mille Martyrs and the Pilori.
You can also enjoy some unobstructed views along the route.
Côte Curt art trail
This short 1.5-hour hike is a family outing.
An artistic discovery route, you can admire and discover works of art along the old Sardinian road.
The Col des Mille Martyrs
The Col des Mille Martyrs is a road pass well known to cyclists, but hikers are also familiar with it, as there are many paths criss-crossing the area.
The proposed walk takes place in a landscape of pastures and forests to the west of the Chartreuse Massif, offering panoramic views of the mountains.
Rochers du Lorzier via the Charminelle ladders
The hike to the Lorzier rocks via the Charminelle ladders takes us on an adventure along an original route combining slightly dizzying passages through chimneys or on century-old ladders once used by hunters. Several viewpoints offer beautiful panoramic views, particularly at the top of the Lorzier rocks and at the Col des Banettes.
Les Passières de Charminelle
This low-altitude loop takes you up an old passage equipped with ladders by hunters, before crossing the formidable Roize and returning via Chalais and its monastery.
The Bessay bocage in Saint-Cassien
A very easy loop through this peaceful woodland.
The chestnut wood is home to several protected bird species.
This walk is best enjoyed in spring or on the last beautiful days of autumn.
La Grande Sure from the Chartreuse de Curière
Another way to reach the summit of the Grande Sure. Most hikers from the Grenoble area access it via Proveysieux and the Col de la Charmette. For those coming from the Savoyard hinterland, access via Saint-Laurent-du-Pont and the Chartreuse de Curière is an interesting alternative.
From the start at (5), the route is not very busy.
Crête des Charmilles via the Chemin des Agneaux
A lovely hike, mainly through the woods, allowing you to discover the Chartreuse de Currière, a little-known monastery, and enjoy beautiful views of the Chartreuse from the ridges.
Rochebrune from Voreppe
A lovely but fairly strenuous hike. Return via the same route.
The Val d'Ainan and the Clermont Tonnerre tower
This walk is not difficult, except for the distance. In the first part, you walk along the Val d'Ainan Nature Reserve, then you follow a pleasant, soft path through the woods. After a detour to the Clermont Tonnerre tower, you return to Chirens via paths or small, quiet roads.
In the second part of the route, if the weather is clear, you will have beautiful views of the Chartreuse Mountains.
Circular Fétrus-Pertuis from Saint-Laurent-du-Pont
This circular can be done in almost any season (except after storms or heavy rain) and allows you to discover some lesser-known parts of Chartreuse.
The Col de Tençon
Pleasant circular route starting from Voreppe, which passes through Pommiers-la-Placette and the Col de Tençon at the foot of the Rochebrune summit.
Around the Guiers Mort (2): the gorges
A short hike around the Guiers Mort, a pretty little stream. The walk is mainly through the undergrowth at the bottom of the gorges along the Guiers, in search of coolness, with several opportunities to take a dip.
- User report on 24 August 2023:
The trail is currently closed for works from 14 August to 30 November 2023 (the "blasting" sign is very dissuasive).
Access from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse by car is also closed (long detour via Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont).
Circular Grande Sure with return via Goulet d'Hurtières.
A challenging day hike but very accessible for regular hikers, with varied terrain including scree slopes, cow pastures, forests and chasms, plus superb views of the Isère valley and the Chartreuse mountains.
Loop under the Grande Sure
A magnificent, easy walk suitable for young walkers. Magnificent views and an area where you are likely to encounter mouflons and chamois! The passage through the Goulet d'Hurtières is pleasant and less frequented than the other paths leading to the Grande Sure.
La Grande Sure via the Cols de la Vache
A magnificent loop starting from the Chalet de la Charmette, via the Col de la Grande Vache and Col de la Petite Vache.
An aerial walk with breathtaking views.
La Grande Sure via the Col d'Hurtière
An unmissable walk near Grenoble.
Despite the crowds during these last beautiful days of autumn, we were able to avoid the rush (except on the climb to the summit).
The Col d'Hurtières circular route via Vararey and the Goulet d'Hurtières
From the Col de la Charmette in Chartreuse, climbing up through the Plaine de Varavey, a magnificent summer pasture, you will reach the Col d'Hurtières to admire the Grande Sure. You will walk along cliffs to pass the Goulet d'Hurtières.
Once past this aerial gully, the descent takes you back to the car park through very varied landscapes.
This route is less steep than the Col de la Grande Vache, and therefore less difficult, but it follows a path on a sloping hillside.
Charmant Som via Pré Batard
This pretty circular starting from the Col de la Charmette allows you to climb the Charmant Som via a fairly uncrowded route (but you won't avoid the crowds at the summit...). The final climb up a chimney requires caution, but does not present any particular difficulties.
La Grande Sure circular starting from the Col de la Charmette
Magnificent view of the Chartreuse and the plain from the summit of the Grande Sure. The first part, from the car park to the summit of the Grande Sure, is the most difficult with scree. The descent from the summit to the Col de la Vache must be undertaken with caution. The rest is easier. The return after the Col d'Hurtières is through the woods.
Grande Sure from Col de la Charmette
A fairly easy route to reach this summit in the Chartreuse mountains. However, the final ascent requires a bit of energy.
At Col de la Sure, you can enjoy a peaceful stroll through the mountain pastures.
Ri d'Olon loop
A pleasant walk along the Ri d'Olon stream and then through walnut plantations. The first part of the route is through the woods and the second part is in the shade of walnut trees. This walk is suitable for young children and even pushchairs.
The Aiguille de Chalais
A family-friendly circuit starting from Chalais Monastery and ending at the eponymous Aiguille.
Loop starting from Chalais Monastery
This is a loop south of the Chartreuse, at a modest altitude. It starts at Chalais Monastery, climbs up the cable-assisted passageway of the chimney, then heads towards the small village of Mont-Saint-Martin and returns via the Cuchet route.
Traditional yellow directional signs indicate the distance to be covered and the time needed to reach the destinations concerned.
Circular route around Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine
A lovely little hike with beautiful, unobstructed views of the Chartreuse, Mont du Chat and Les Bauges.
Pinéa and Charmant Som via the Vermorel trail
A very beautiful circular route that connects two of the peaks overlooking the Col de Porte via a picturesque and relatively uncrowded route. The peaks and ridges offer superb views of the Chartreuse and the surrounding massifs: Vercors, Dévoluy, Taillefer, Oisans, Grandes Rousses and Belledonne.
As the climb is mainly in the shade, this hike is ideal in hot weather and presents no technical difficulties; however, care should be taken on the Vermorel trail.
The Servelongue tour
This is an easy walk that still offers some beautiful views.
The Belvédère de l'Ecolu
A pleasant walk in the woods overlooking the village of Les Échelles in Savoie.
Le Charmant Som
In summer, there is a very easy walk with magnificent views of the Grande Chartreuse, Mont Blanc and many other peaks.
Dogs are not allowed at Charmant Som, even on a leash, from 10 June to 15 October.
La Pinéa from the Orgeval oratory
La Pinéa via the ridge that connects it to Charmant Som.
On a clear day, there is a beautiful view of the Grande Sure, Charmant Som, Chamechaude and Mont-Aiguille.
Around Bilieu
An easy hike around the village of Bilieu with lovely views of Lake Paladru and the surrounding countryside.
La Pinéa from the Col de Porte
One of the classic hikes in Grenoble. A few short, steep climbs, a lovely, almost flat section through the woods and a fun ascent to the summit for a 360° view of Grenoble, the Chartreuse, Belledonne, the Vercors, Mont Blanc, etc.
From Col de Porte to Charmant Som
This is a magnificent, very accessible winter snowshoe hike, which takes you to the summit of Charmant Som from the Col de Porte resort via the snow-covered D57E road, which is sometimes difficult to see when the snow is deep.
This route offers magnificent panoramic views of all the surrounding mountains with a very reasonable elevation gain. Pass by the Oratoire d'Orgeval and the Chalets du Charmant Som.
Charming Som circular via Mont Fromage
A beautiful circular loop with no technical difficulties, allowing you to traverse a varied ridge and climb Charmant Som in the process, with views of the main peaks of Chartreuse and Belledonne.
La Pinéa, Montvernet and Montfromage via the Col de Porte
A family hike away from the busy Charman Som route, avoiding the mountain pasture where dogs are not allowed from 10 June to 15 October. Mainly in the woods, the route is very pleasant in summer.
La Pinéa - Chalet du Charmant Som circuit
Circuit in Chartreuse starting from the very popular Col de Porte.
The goal is the pointed summit of La Pinéa and a relaxing break at the Charmant Som chalets under the watchful eye of Chamechaude.
The ridges of Mont Fromage from Col de Porte
A very pleasant hike, described here snowshoe users, but also good for walks on sunny days.
Chamechaude from the Col de Porte
The highest point of the Chartreuse massif. As a bonus, there is a cable to access the summit platform.
Magnificent panorama of the Chartreuse, with views of Mont Blanc, Mont Aiguille and the Vercors.
Col de Porte
In the heart of the Chartreuse mountains, the Col de Porte is a former family ski resort whose ski lifts are now closed. The paths are more or less well marked allowing you to enjoy the trails on cross-country skis or snowshoes. The proposed circuit climbs through forest, coming out on a crest and offers superb views over the entire Chartreuse mountain range.
Saint-Quentin-sur-Isère heritage trail
This trail is an invitation to walk through medieval, rural and geological history and enjoy the natural beauty of an Isère valley deeply rooted between the alluvial plain and the cliffs of the Vercors. A great getaway for the curious, families, hikers and heritage enthusiasts!