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Tourniquet de Pierre Chave (Miribel-les-Échelles) walks
Circular from Saint-Aupre
Visorando Member
7.53 mi
+1,598 ft
-1,591 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Aupre (Isère)
A short, easy walk with some lovely views and a passage over the original Pont de Pierre Chave bridge.
Rocharay Trail
Tourist office5.68 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,112 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Miribel-les-Échelles (Isère)
This circular forest route, dotted with natural attractions and historic buildings, also offers, after a short round trip, a lovely view of the Grande Sure. A booklet dedicated to the heritage along this route is available.
From the Crossey Gorges to the Pierre Chave Bridge, a circular route
9.64 mi
+1,506 ft
-1,493 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Crossey (Isère)
Starting from the impressive Crossey Gorges (200 m high), this double-circular route, mainly through woodland and presenting no technical difficulties or hazards, will take you to the Tourniquet or Pont de Pierre Chave – a rather rare spiral-shaped structure where the road passes successively under and over the bridge. On the return journey, the route passes by the Rocher de la Garde, a lovely viewpoint overlooking Saint-Étienne de Crossey and the Voironnais region.
Rocher de la Garde via Pierre Chave’s turnstile, from La Bourderie
7.60 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,204 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Joseph-de-Rivière (Isère)
This route between the Pierre Chave Bridge and the Rocher de la Garde overlooks Saint-Aupre and offers views of the Chartreuse foothills and the Col des Mille Martyrs. Enjoy the 360° view from the Rocher de la Garde over the Saint-Laurent-du-Pont plain, the Chartreuse Massif and the hills of the Pays Voironnais.
Walks near Tourniquet de Pierre Chave (Miribel-les-Échelles)
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse – Saint-Pierre-d’Entremont
9.00 mi
+4,160 ft
-4,633 ft
7h 45
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.
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.
Col de Bellefont via Le Chaos and back via the Col de Saulce
6.85 mi
+3,720 ft
-3,678 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère)
A beautiful, wild hike in the heart of the Chartreuse and on the edge of its nature reserve. The route starts in the woodland, to the sound of the waterfall and the source of the Guiers, climbs up the cliff face, crosses the wild and rugged Chaos de Bellefont, passes through mountain pastures, and reaches the ridge with its stunning views.
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.
Aulp du Seuil Hut – Pravouta Hut
6.81 mi
+2,815 ft
-3,009 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Bernard (Isère) (Isère)
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).
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.
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.