Charmant Som summit

The Charmant Som (1867m) is one of the three peaks that tower over St Pierre de Chartreuse, but it is the most accessible, especially for familIes, and there is a stunning view from the top.

Things to see / do in the vicinity of the route:
- Petits Jardiniers (10km from the starting point): medicinal plant farm.
- Fleurs de Lyne (15km from the starting point): artisanal soap factory.
- Museé de la Grande Chartreuse (16km from the starting point): audio tour.

For more information and suggestions of things to see, visit chartreuse-tourisme.com/rsf

En pratique

  • Non acceptés

Publics

  • Walkers/hikers,
  • Children,
  • Level green – easy

Animaux acceptés

  • Non acceptés

Conditions d'accueil des animaux

  • Dogs are not allowed on the pastures, even if they are on a leash, from 10th June to 15th October (local by-law).

The Charmant Som is also the most easily accessible peak (see alternative) and the last Alpine pasture in Isère that still producces and sells its cheese on site.

From the lodge car park, take the 'Grande Randonnée' path (French Hiking Route) through the pasture. Before you reach the other slope, turn left onto the ridge until you reach the summit cross (follow the paths made by previous hikers).
The descent follows the same route in reverse.

Nature du terrain

  • Stone,
  • Ground,
  • Not suitable for strollers

Informations complémentaires

Durée moyenne d'une visite groupée

  • 90h

Ouvertures

From 01/05 to 30/11.

Subject to favorable weather.

Périodes

  • Autumn,
  • Summer,
  • Spring

Tarifs

Free access.

S'y rendre

Latitude : 45.319318

Longitude : 5.756571

Altitude : 1670

Chalet du Charmant Som
38380 Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
S'y rendre

Parking au pied de l'alpage et de l'auberge.

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Information mise à jour le 25/10/2024
par Chartreuse Tourisme

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