Mount Rachais from Frette
Walker 
7.50 km
+368 m
-368 m
3h 10
Easy
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
Walker 7.72 km
+345 m
-339 m
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Corenc (Isère)
Easy access to Mont Rachais. View over Chartreuse, Belledonne, Grenoble and the Vercors.
Fontaine Ardente - the flaming fountain
Walker 
1.78 km
+181 m
-174 m
1h 00
Moderate
Departure from Meylan (Isère)
A short hike to enjoy this geological feature: a flaming fountain.
Col de Porte
Walker 11.38 km
+414 m
-414 m
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.
The ridges of Mont Fromage from Col de Porte
Walker 10.28 km
+411 m
-410 m
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sarcenas (Isère)
A very pleasant hike, described here snowshoe users, but also good for walks on sunny days.
Mont Pravouta and Col des Ayes
Walker 4.69 km
+338 m
-338 m
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pancrasse (Isère)
Short family-friendly walk with a magnificent view, manageable on foot or on snowshoes.
The Dent de Moirans
Walker 10.71 km
+403 m
-403 m
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Montaud (Isère) (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
Walker 
13.97 km
+661 m
-663 m
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Autrans (Isère)
A diverse hike: forests, ridges, vast panoramic views...
Figure of Eight Loop at Grand Som
Walker 17.77 km
+1,487 m
-1,488 m
9h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Christophe-sur-Guiers (Isère)
Petit Som and Grand Som from Gîte à Rucher de la Ruchère.
The Pic Saint Michel
Walker 8.68 km
+681 m
-682 m
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (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"
Walker 7.94 km
+824 m
-824 m
4h 35
Moderate
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 Cross on the Alp
Walker 10.14 km
+865 m
-860 m
6 hrs
Difficult
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.
Tour of Lake Paladru
Walker 
17.88 km
+470 m
-470 m
6h 25
Moderate
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.