Boucle du Grand Som

Equipment : Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary

A loop at the foot of the Grand Som and around the
the Grande Chartreuse monastery, via the summit of the Petit Som
and Notre Dame de Casalibus. Possibility of completing the loop
to the summit of Grand Som and back.

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The path starts at the end of the parking lot. Follow the GR9 (white and red markings) towards «Habert de
Bovinant». Take the path that immediately leaves the track on the right (1). At Habert de Bovinant follow
«Le Grand Som» (2). From here, the route is an out-and-back. At the Col de Bovinant, turn right and follow the yellow
markings to the summit (2 h for the round trip, with a few technical sections). For the descent, return to «Habert
de Bovinant». At Habert de Bovinant, follow «Petit Som» (3) and Col de la Ruchère (for an easier, more direct descent,
follow Bourdoire, Le Réservoir and Habert de Chartroussette). At Col de la Ruchère (4), follow «Bourdoire».
At Bourdoire (5), follow «Le Réservoir». From the «Notre Dame de Casalibus» sign, you can go to the Chapelle St
Bruno and back. At «le Réservoir» (6), follow «Habert de Chartroussette». At Habert de Chartroussette (7), follow
«La Correrie».


Ligne T40 (St Pierre de Chartreuse - Grenoble)
En période de vacances été le conducteur vous dépose à la demande à proximité du musée de la Grande Chartreuse sur les départs de Grenoble à 8H40, 12H30 ET 14h15 en semaine et toute l'année les samedis à 8h40, 12h30 et les dimanches et jours fériés à 8H35 et 14h15.


Rates

Free of charge.

Opening periods

From 01/05 to 31/10.

Subject to favorable weather.

Equipments and characteristics

  • Pets refused

Track characteristics

Distance:
16 km
Positive level difference:
1220 m
Daily duration:
8 h
Level:
Level black - very hard
Type:
Loop
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