hiking in chartreuse

Starting out from the village of Sappey-en-Chartreuse or Col de Porte, set off on the shady, picturesque and signposted footpaths. From the forested slopes of Chamechaude , the highest point in the Chartreuse, to the large, flower-filled mountain pastures of Charmant Som , these natural areas welcome you whatever your pace. The trails vary in difficulty, from family-friendly routes to those designed for experienced hikers.

There are more than 850km of signposted trails in the Grenoble area, so check out our other suggestions for hikes.