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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful mountain hikes in the Chartreuse Group
Mountain Hike
· Chartreuse Group
Grand Som and Petit Som
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Difficulty
difficult
15 km
7:30 h
1,480 m
1,480 m
Mountain route with ridge scrambling (T4) to the fourth highest peak of the Chartreuse massif in the historic surroundings of the La Grande Chartreuse monastery.
Mountain Hike
· Chartreuse Group
Mont Outheran
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Difficulty
moderate
6 km
3:00 h
500 m
500 m
Small but mighty! This short trip to Mont Outheran really has it all! The summit wall is climbed via steep grassy bands and climbing steps – an adventure for experienced mountaineers (T5)!
Mountain Hike
· Chartreuse Group
Dent de Crolles and Lance Sud de Malissard
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Difficulty
difficult
16.9 km
8:00 h
1,390 m
1,480 m
The second and third highest peaks of the Chartreuse massif are climbed on little-used paths. Scramblers and pathfinders will get their full money's worth on this route (T4+).
Mountain Hike
· Chartreuse Group
Chamechaude via Le Canyon and Sangle du Jardin
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Difficulty
moderate
11.4 km
6:00 h
1,070 m
1,070 m
Chamechaude is the highest peak of the Chartreuse massif and almost accessible to everyone via the normal route (T3, 750 m altitude gain). This report describes the more demanding alpine version (T5 II).
Mountain Hike
· Chartreuse Group
Mont Granier
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Difficulty
moderate
11.3 km
5:30 h
860 m
860 m
Mont Granier, with its 900 m high north face, is one of the most impressive mountains in the Chartreuse. In 2016, the mountain became known due to a rockfall below the summit cross.
Mountain Hike
· Chartreuse Group
Charmant Som and La Pinéa
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Difficulty
moderate
14.7 km
6:45 h
1,010 m
1,010 m
This circular hike connects two very contrasting summits: the gentle grassy dome Charmant Som and the pointed rock tooth La Pinéa. A partly rarely frequented but easy mountain hike (T3).
Mountain Hike
· Chartreuse Group
Grande Sure
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Difficulty
moderate
9.3 km
5:30 h
1,170 m
1,170 m
Exciting alpine hike to the highest mountain in the southwest of the Chartreuse massif (T4). On clear days, the summit view reaches as far as Lyon.
Mountain Hike
· Chartreuse Group
Bec Charvet
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Difficulty
moderate
4.9 km
2:30 h
440 m
440 m
Short but sharp circular route to a viewpoint mountain at Col du Coq (T3). Unlike the prominent neighbor Dent de Crolles, this summit is rather little visited.
Mountain Hike
· France
Prehistoric loop of Saint Christophe la Grotte
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.4 km
1:33 h
244 m
245 m
Pleasant hike with diverse landscapes, several viewpoints, and cool temperatures
Mountain Hike
· France
Pointe de la cochette
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6 km
2:11 h
407 m
407 m
Family summit with an incredible panorama at the top over the Chartreuse and the high plateau (3h round trip - slope between 25 and 10%)

