Sainte-Marie-du-Mont walks

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

A beautiful hike to be done with or without snowshoes.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Peri-urban circuit to quickly escape the city. Views of Chartreuse and Bauges.

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

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

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

A circuit from Féclaz to the Nivolet Cross overlooking Chambéry.

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.