Quaix-en-Chartreuse walks

Mount Rachais from Frette ( Download : PDF )

4.66mi +1040ft -1020ft 3h05 Easy
Starting point in Quaix-en-Chartreuse - 38 - Isère

Mount Rachais, from the hamlet of Frette, situated on its far northern side.

Mont Rachais from the Vence Pass ( Download : PDF )

4.8mi +1030ft -1010ft 3h05 Easy
Starting point in Corenc - 38 - Isère

Easy access to Mont Rachais. View over Chartreuse, Belledonne, Grenoble and the Vercors.

Fontaine Ardente - the flaming fountain ( Download : PDF )

1.11mi +594ft -597ft 1h00 Average
Starting point in Meylan - 38 - Isère

A short hike to enjoy this geological feature: a flaming fountain.

Col de Porte ( Download : PDF )

7.07mi +1457ft -1457ft 4 hrs Average
Starting point in Sarcenas - 38 - 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.

The ridges of Mont Fromage from Col de Porte ( Download : PDF )

6.39mi +1460ft -1437ft 4 hrs Average
Starting point in Sarcenas - 38 - Isère

A very pleasant hike, described here snowshoe users, but also good for walks on sunny days.

Mont Pravouta and Col des Ayes ( Download : PDF )

2.91mi +1089ft -1060ft 2h15 Average
Starting point in Saint-Pancrasse - 38 - Isère

Short family-friendly walk with a magnificent view, manageable on foot or on snowshoes.

The Dent de Moirans ( Download : PDF )

6.65mi +1112ft -1115ft 4h00 Average
Starting point in Montaud (Isère) - 38 - Isère

Easy walk on this “tooth” overlooking the Isère valley and offering an interesting view over the east foothills of Chartreuse.

Les Crêtes de la Molière from Autrans ( Download : PDF )

8.68mi +2054ft -2073ft 6 hrs Average
Starting point in Autrans - 38 - Isère

A diverse hike: forests, ridges, vast panoramic views...

Figure of Eight Loop at Grand Som ( Download : PDF )

11.04mi +5377ft -5377ft 9h45 Difficult
Starting point in Saint-Christophe-sur-Guiers - 38 - Isère

Petit Som and Grand Som from Gîte à Rucher de la Ruchère.

The Pic Saint Michel ( Download : PDF )

5.39mi +2093ft -2096ft 4h20 Average
Starting point in Lans-en-Vercors - 38 - Isère

This easily accessed summit is located on a ridge between the "Vallée de la Gresse" and the Vercors plateau. It offers a breathtaking view on Belledonne, Les Rousses and a bit further Les Ecrins.

The "Aulp du Seuil" ( Download : PDF )

4.93mi +2730ft -2710ft 4h40 Average
Starting point in Saint-Bernard (Isère) - 38 - Isère

The "Passage de l'Aulp du Seuil" ("Aulp du Seuil" passing): this hike is one of the most beautiful hikes of the Chartreuse massif.

The Cross on the Alp ( Download : PDF )

6.3mi +2927ft -2913ft 6 hrs Difficult
Starting point in Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Savoie) - 73 - Savoie

A lovely with snowshoes, with a beautiful view of the Alpine peaks at its height. Note that this hike can be done in all seasons.

Tour of Lake Paladru ( Download : PDF )

11.11mi +1473ft -1467ft 6h25 Average
Starting point in Charavines - 38 - Isère

A day's walk, quite lovely and varied. You start by going through the Grand Platon Forest, then going along the south-east bank of the lake with beautiful views over the lake. You change banks and go along the Feydelière and Véronnière marshes ('Marais' - protected sites). The return is via the north-west bank of the lake with beautiful views over Chartreuse and, if the weather is clear, Mont Blanc.

Trek around Mont Outheran starting from Désert d'Entremont ( Download : PDF )

8.01mi +2392ft -2408ft 6 hrs Average
Starting point in Entremont-le-Vieux - 73 - Savoie

A beautiful hike to be done with or without snowshoes.

The Grand Rocher and the Crêt du Poulet ( Download : PDF )

5.32mi +1532ft -1526ft 6 hrs Average
Starting point in Theys - 38 - Isère

A stone's throw from town and you're high in the mountains. But pay attention to the risks.

The Mont Grêle lookout ( Download : PDF )

8.94mi +2854ft -2854ft 6h35 Average
Starting point in Attignat-Oncin - 73 - Savoie

The Mont Grêle lookout point and Archelle’s summit.
Mont Grêle is a peak that is visible from the valley of Chambéry and the Aiguebelette region.
It is easily spotted thanks to or because of the pylons that are installed at the top. Up close, these towers have still look great, but they do not alone justify the purpose of the tour, which is interesting because it offers views over Lake Aiguebelette and Chartreuse.

The Flaming Fountain circuit ( Download : PDF )

6mi +1368ft -1352ft 3h55 Average
Starting point in Le Gua (Isère) - 38 - Isère

A hike that visits one of the 7 Wonders of Dauphiné.

The Vierge du Vercors via the Pas de Saint-Martin ( Download : PDF )

4.07mi +1033ft -1001ft 2h45 Easy
Starting point in Saint-Martin-en-Vercors - 26 - Drôme

A walk of discovery from Vercors in a loop between the cliffs, forest and meadow. Small height change.

Vercors Chatelus: Pas des Voutes, Pas de l'Allier ( Download : PDF )

6.92mi +2690ft -2671ft 5h30 Average
Starting point in Châtelus (Isère) - 38 - Isère

Very nice hike without any difficulty, with stunning views of the Pas des Voutes, Pas de la Charmate and Pas de l'Allier.