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Saint-Ismier walks
Bec Charvet via the Pas de la Branche
Tourism professional
9.74 mi
+4,688 ft
-4,688 ft
8h 35
Extremely difficult
Departure from Saint-Ismier (Isère)
A long hike through the woodland that takes in the dangerous Pas de la Branche, which is fortunately well-equipped.
(!) Please read the ‘Practical Information ’ section carefully before setting out on this hike , which is reserved for experienced walkers who do not suffer from vertigo and are suitably equipped.
Around the Tour d'Arces
Visorando Member
2.47 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,050 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ismier (Isère)
A gentle walk along paths that seem to have been forgotten by everyone, with some lovely surprises. Several circular loops are possible in the area without the risk of getting lost. If you have children, take care: there are sometimes tricky or even dangerous sections, but if you take reasonable care, there is no reason to miss out on this lovely circular loop.
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...
Les Grandes Eymes
1.58 mi
+377 ft
-377 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Bernin (Isère)
Visit the Haut-Bernin on a gentle walk at the foot of the Chartreuse cliff. You can contemplate a cumulative altitude of 9845m which is more than the Everest, with le Mont-Blanc (4806m), le Grand Pic de Belledonne (2977m) and la Dent de Crolles (2062m). You will meet lots of dog walkers and you will walk through forests, vineyards, and pass beehives.
Roche Rousse
5.89 mi
+2,077 ft
-2,077 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
A lovely walk offering views of the entire Sappey-en-Chartreuse valley and the surrounding mountains.
Emeindras loop
6.79 mi
+2,129 ft
-2,116 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
A hike with a variety of points of interest, including the beginnings of skiing, rural life with woodworking and alpine pastures, and the impressive cliffs of Chamechaude.
Le Habert de Chamechaude
4.21 mi
+1,936 ft
-1,936 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
This easy hike takes you to an alpine pasture above the small resort of Sappey-en Chartreuse. You will arrive at a magnificent site at the foot of the Chamechaude cliffs, with an exceptional panorama stretching from the Sept Laux massif to the Vercors.
Circular route around Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse
8.67 mi
+2,169 ft
-2,169 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
Circular route starting from Chemin des Combes, crossing above Sappey-en-Chartreuse to reach the Écoutoux viewpoint and return to the starting point.
From Sappey-en-Chartreuse to Émeindras de dessus via the high ridges
5.69 mi
+1,877 ft
-1,873 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
This hike takes you to the top of the Sappey ridges, where you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views (the Belledonne mountain range, Dent de Crolles, Saint-Hugues, Chamechaude and the series of ridges).
On 28/12/18, I modified the route between the new points (1) and (2) to take into account the 2018 logging operation that destroyed the previous hiking trail (shown as a dotted line on the map).
Circular route via the Habert de Chamechaude and the Émeindras, from Sappey-en-Chartreuse
6.55 mi
+2,254 ft
-2,251 ft
7 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
A lovely circular route alternating between woodland and mountain pastures, running along the eastern slope of Chamechaude, with a few steep ascents and descents, but no real difficulties provided there are tracks to follow on the descent from the Habert de Chamechaude to the Col de l’Émeindras. The Émeindras area is very busy in fine weather, whilst the Habert de Chamechaude is much less so.
L'Écoutoux
5.83 mi
+1,699 ft
-1,699 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
This small peak in the forest above Sappey-en-Chartreuse makes for a very pleasant outing in the forest. There are few views, except from the summit, which offers a beautiful panorama of the Belledonne massif, Chamechaude and the Dent de Crolles.
The northern ridges of Mont Saint-Eynard
7.92 mi
+2,812 ft
-2,789 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
From Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse, climb up to the ridges of Mont Saint-Eynard, which offer beautiful panoramic views of the Belledonne mountains, the Dent de Crolles and Chamechaude.
Circular route via the Habert de Chamechaude and the hollowed-out tree trunk serving as a drinking trough
7.08 mi
+2,352 ft
-2,323 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
This hike, mostly through woodland, will take you close to the eastern cliffs of Chamechaude and offer a stunning view from the habert, stretching towards the Belledonne and Taillefer massifs, all the way to the Vercors.
Circular route via La Carrelière and Lake Freydières from Le Versoud
17.01 mi
+3,428 ft
-3,412 ft
3 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Le Versoud (Isère)
A lovely circular walk that takes you to Lac de Freydières via La Carrelières. Stunning views of the Belledonne range punctuate this route.
The Crête du Saint-Eynard
3.33 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,158 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
This circuit runs along the Saint-Eynard ridge and offers a bird's eye view of the Grésivaudan valley and Grenoble.
Fontaine Ardente - the flaming fountain
1.11 mi
+594 ft
-571 ft
1h 00
Moderate
Departure from Meylan (Isère)
A short hike to enjoy this geological feature: a flaming fountain.
Mont Saint-Eynard via Rocher du Bret
2.84 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,276 ft
2h 25
Difficult
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
A fairly short but steep circular route up the little-known Rocher du Bret ridge. At the summit, you will be rewarded with a 360° panorama of the southern Chartreuse, Belledonne, the Grenoble conurbation and the Vercors. The return journey is more conventional, passing by the Batteries du Saint-Eynard, which offer some more beautiful views.
The Saint Eynard ridge and the Pré du Plat
2.99 mi
+509 ft
-522 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
A short and easy walk on the ridge of Mont-Saint-Eynard, above Grenoble, offering beautiful panoramic views of the city, the Belledonne mountain range and, at the end, the Sappey valley. This walk is a local classic and can be very busy.
Bec Charvet
5.38 mi
+2,156 ft
-2,152 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
Bec Charvet is a peak located slightly off the Grande Randonnée hiking trails, offering unobstructed views of the great peaks of Chartreuse and beyond.
The following description outlines a route passing through the Emeindras de Dessus mountain pasture, where you can already enjoy a beautiful view of the panorama.
From Corenc to the Clos des Capucins
3.58 mi
+817 ft
-817 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Meylan (Isère)
A pleasant walk that takes you to the Clos des Capucins, either through the woods or along the quiet streets of the upper parts of Corenc and Meylan.
Unusual Chamechaude via L'Arche, Le Jardin, La Brêche Arnaud and Le Canyon
5.99 mi
+3,868 ft
-3,865 ft
5 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Sarcenas (Isère)
A challenging hike that allows you to discover the most beautiful (and least known) landscapes around the summit of Chamechaude.
The route includes a few fun climbs and descents, a very short off-trail section, a breach through a cliff, a spectacular couloir and an aerial sangle overlooking numerous chamois, a guaranteed spectacle for anyone aiming to reach the summit before midday.
The route is far from the summer and Sunday crowds.
Chamechaude circular via the Arche, the Rampe de l'Écureuil and the Canyon
4.36 mi
+2,533 ft
-2,523 ft
4h 15
Difficult
Departure from Sarcenas (Isère)
This circular aims to offer alternatives to the very busy normal route, allowing you to discover lesser-known aspects of Chamechaude, the highest point in the Chartreuse. Without being as technical as the Arnaud breach or as exposed as the Sangle du Jardin, this route is off the beaten track: it therefore sometimes requires a sense of direction and certain (short) steep passages require effort and attention.
Please read the Practical Information section carefully.
Col de Porte
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.07 mi
+1,358 ft
-1,358 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sarcenas (Isère)
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.
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?
Chamechaude from the Col de Porte
4.78 mi
+2,474 ft
-2,474 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Sarcenas (Isère)
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.
The ridges of Mont Fromage from Col de Porte
6.39 mi
+1,348 ft
-1,345 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sarcenas (Isère)
A very pleasant hike, described here snowshoe users, but also good for walks on sunny days.
La Pinéa - Chalet du Charmant Som circuit
7.80 mi
+1,916 ft
-1,936 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sarcenas (Isère)
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.
La Pinéa, Montvernet and Montfromage via the Col de Porte
6.20 mi
+1,870 ft
-1,893 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sarcenas (Isère)
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.
Charming Som circular via Mont Fromage
8.61 mi
+2,067 ft
-2,087 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sarcenas (Isère)
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.