The Mont Grêle lookout
Departure from Attignat-Oncin (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.
Trek around Mont Outheran starting from Désert d'Entremont
Departure from Entremont-le-Vieux (Savoie)
A beautiful hike to be done with or without snowshoes.
Figure of Eight Loop at Grand Som
Departure from Saint-Christophe-sur-Guiers (Isère)
Petit Som and Grand Som from Gîte à Rucher de la Ruchère.
Le Chemin de Coirat
Departure from Chambéry (Savoie)
Peri-urban circuit to quickly escape the city. Views of Chartreuse and Bauges.
The Cross on the Alp
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Savoie) (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.
The "Aulp du Seuil"
Departure from Saint-Bernard (Isère) (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 Nivolet Cross circuit from Feclaz
Departure from Les Déserts (Savoie)
A circuit from Féclaz to the Nivolet Cross overlooking Chambéry.
Tour of Lake Paladru
Departure from Charavines (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.
Mont Pravouta and Col des Ayes
Departure from Saint-Pancrasse (Isère)
Short family-friendly walk with a magnificent view, manageable on foot or on snowshoes.
The ridges of Mont Fromage from Col de Porte
Departure from Sarcenas (Isère)
A very pleasant hike, described here snowshoe users, but also good for walks on sunny days.
Col de Porte
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.
Between Brangues and the Rhône
Departure from Brangues (Isère)
A lovely, gentle walk, part of which is along the Rhone, which you can do as a family.
The Grand Rocher and the Crêt du Poulet
Departure from Theys (Isère)
A stone's throw from town and you're high in the mountains. But pay attention to the risks.
Mount Rachais from Frette
Departure from Quaix-en-Chartreuse (Isère)
Mount Rachais, from the hamlet of Frette, situated on its far northern side.
Mont Rachais from the Vence Pass
Departure from Corenc (Isère)
Easy access to Mont Rachais. View over Chartreuse, Belledonne, Grenoble and the Vercors.
The Tours de César
Departure from Saint-Germain-la-Chambotte (Savoie)
A loop above lake Bourget for a late afternoon walk.
A walk amid historical sites and beautiful viewpoints.