La Grande Sure depuis Currière
At an impressive 1,920 meters, the Grande Sure majestically overlooks the valley. From its summit, it offers a stunning view of the valley and the alpine pastures, extending across the entire Chartreuse massif, with the Alps in the background to the east.
La Grande Sure is an iconic hike in the Chartreuse massif, offering breathtaking views and a complete immersion in alpine nature. At an altitude of 1,920 meters, the summit of La Grande Sure ranks among the highest points in the Chartreuse massif, attracting hikers in search of grand landscapes.
Nearby Visit Ideas:
*Grotte de St Christophe (10 km from the start): guided tours.
Fromagerie et Ferme de Plantimay (10 km from the start): farm visit.
*Musée de la Grande Chartreuse (15 km from the start): audio-guided tour.
For all information and more visit ideas, check chartreuse-tourisme.com/rsf.
Information / Safety:
It is important to adopt some rules and follow guidelines to fully enjoy your walks and hikes safely! Before you set out, follow our recommendations and advice at chartreuse-tourisme.com/conseils-rando-trail (or request them at tourist offices).
Please note: a mountain guide is a specialist in mountain wildlife and flora, off-trail hikes away from the crowds, local history, alpine and rural traditions, etc., ensuring safety! Make use of their services! A detailed list can be found at chartreuse-tourisme.com/accomp (or at tourist offices).
You hike at your own risk. Chartreuse Tourism and the tourist offices cannot be held responsible for the proposed routes.
Useful Numbers:
Weather (must be checked before your departure): 3250 or www.meteo.fr
Mountain rescue: 112
En pratique
- Acceptés
Publics
- Level black - very hard
Animaux acceptés
- Acceptés
Conditions d'accueil des animaux
- Chiens tenus en laisse.
(1) At the Chartreuse de Currière parking area, take the forest road towards "Cul de Lampe/Grande Sure" (marked with signage and yellow waymarks). Continue to the Belvédère de None.
(2) Continue in the direction of "Cul de Lampe/Grande Sure." After 800 meters, the path splits into two branches.
(3) Take the right branch (marked with yellow). The marked trail leads you to "La Terrasse." Maintain the direction towards "Cul de Lampe/Grande Sure." From this point, the forest track transforms into a mountain path. The atmosphere changes at an altitude of 1,490 meters, at "La Prairie," which is the gateway to the Vallon de la Sure.
(4) At the Col de la Sure, take the right path leading to the summit of the Grande Sure.
(5) Return by the same path.
Services
- Pets welcome
Informations complémentaires
Langues parlées
- French
Durée moyenne d'une visite groupée
- 480h
Ouvertures
From 01/05 to 30/11.
Subject to favorable weather.
Périodes
- Autumn,
- Summer,
- Spring
Tarifs
Free of charge.
S'y rendre
Latitude : 45.386915
Longitude : 5.734847
38380 Saint-Laurent-du-Pont
S'y rendre
Inaccessible en transport en commun. En voiture, depuis St-Laurent-du-Pont, prendre la route des Gorges du Guiers Mort en direction de St-Pierre-de-Chartreuse. Puis emprunter sur la droite, la petite route étroite qui monte en direction du monastère de Currière.
Information mise à jour le 15/11/2024
par Chartreuse Tourisme
