Quaix-en-Chartreuse walks
Mount Rachais from Frette
Walker 
7.50 km
+317 m
-311 m
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Quaix-en-Chartreuse (38 - Isère)
Mount Rachais, from the hamlet of Frette, situated on its far northern side.
Mont Rachais from the Vence Pass
Walker 7.72 km
+314 m
-308 m
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Corenc (38 - 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
-182 m
1h 00
Moderate
Departure from Meylan (38 - Isère)
A short hike to enjoy this geological feature: a flaming fountain.
Col de Porte
Walker 11.38 km
+444 m
-444 m
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from 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
Walker 10.28 km
+445 m
-438 m
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from 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
Walker 4.69 km
+332 m
-323 m
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pancrasse (38 - Isère)
Short family-friendly walk with a magnificent view, manageable on foot or on snowshoes.
The Dent de Moirans
Walker 10.71 km
+339 m
-340 m
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from 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
Walker 
13.97 km
+626 m
-632 m
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Autrans (38 - Isère)
A diverse hike: forests, ridges, vast panoramic views...
Figure of Eight Loop at Grand Som
Walker 17.77 km
+1,639 m
-1,639 m
9h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Christophe-sur-Guiers (38 - Isère)
Petit Som and Grand Som from Gîte à Rucher de la Ruchère.
The Pic Saint Michel
Walker 8.68 km
+638 m
-639 m
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from 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"
Walker 7.94 km
+832 m
-826 m
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from 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
Walker 10.14 km
+892 m
-888 m
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from 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
Walker 
17.88 km
+449 m
-447 m
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from 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.