Boucle "Du village au Musée de la Grande Chartreuse"
A forest and mountain-side itinerary to reach the Grande Chartreuse Museum from the village of St Pierre de Chartreuse.
This iconic hike in the heart of the Chartreuse Massif invites you to fully immerse yourself in nature. Starting from the charming village of Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, the trail winds through majestic forests and follows the mountain slopes, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks. You will enjoy a peaceful ascent before arriving at the famous Grande Chartreuse Museum, nestled in an enchanting setting. This loop combines heritage, wild nature, and serenity, making it perfect for lovers of hiking and culture. A true journey through the history and breathtaking landscapes of the Chartreuse!
Useful numbers:
Weather (essential to check before departure): 3250 or www.meteo.fr
Mountain Rescue: 112
Information / Safety:
For a safe and enjoyable hike, it’s important to follow a few basic rules and tips. Check our recommendations and advice before heading out at chartreuse-tourisme.com/conseils-rando-trail (or ask at local tourist offices).
Did you know? A mountain guide is an expert in mountain wildlife and plants, off-the-beaten-path hikes, local history, Alpine traditions, and more. They ensure a safe and enriched experience! Find a detailed list of guides at chartreuse-tourisme.com/accomp (or ask at tourist offices).
Please note: You hike under your own responsibility. Chartreuse Tourisme and tourist offices are not liable for the suggested routes.
En pratique
- Acceptés
Publics
- Level green – easy
Animaux acceptés
- Acceptés
Conditions d'accueil des animaux
- Les chiens tenus en laisse sont tolérés sur cet itinéraire. A noter, ils sont également tolérés sur la route goudronnée en direction du monastère mais ils sont interdits autour du monastère (même tenus en laisse).
Plan de Ville > Bois des Lièvres > Carlinière > Bernière > Sur Bernière > Combe Chaude > Porte de l'Enclos > Pont piétons > Pont de Valombré > La Correrie > Pont de Valombré > Pont piétons > Pont du Grand Logis > Le Grand Logis > La Diat - Piscine > La Diat > Pont de La Diat > Pont de la Laiterie > La Laiterie > Place de la mairie > Mairie de St Pierre de Chartreuse > Plan de Ville.
(1) From the Plan de Ville esplanade, cross the square and head towards Carlinière along the red and white signposted path «on the left under the Du Bois des Lièvres shopping centre». Go down on the path then cross the stream «le Couzon» by a small concrete footbridge and follow the yellow marked path to Carlinière.
(2) Continue on your left by the road in the direction of La Correrie. At the end of this road, in Bernière, follow the path which goes to the right along a typical Chartreuse barn. Admire on this passage in the direction of the Correrie, a magnificent view of the Dent de Crolles and Chamechaude overhanging the various hamlets of St Pierre de Chartreuse. Then continue on this path which will lead you by a slightly steep descent to the «Porte de l’Enclos» which is the gateway to the Grande Chartreuse Desert.
(3) Join the departmental road linking St Pierre de Chartreuse and St Laurent du Pont and follow it on your right for 100 m, paying attention to the traffic, until you find a small pathway going up on the right marked out in yellow and red. Take this wooded path which leads to the road of the Grande Chartreuse Museum. You will end up taking this road for 200 m until you reach the Museum gate.
(4) Return: At the exit of the Museum, take the path on the left that you took on the way to the departmental road linking St Pierre de Chartreuse and St Laurent Du Pont.
(5) Cross the road and the pedestrian bridge. Admire the sculptures representing the arrival of St Bruno in Chartreuse. Take the path that goes up on the right towards the Grand Logis. Pass between the Chapelle St Hugues and the Hôtellerie du Grand Logis (former residence for the Monastery’s guests), (6) Follow the road on the left as it descends to the Diat. Turn right, follow the main road over the Pont de la Dame, then at the crossroads turn right onto the GR9 (white and red markings) as far as Bois du Ban. Continue towards the town plan.
Services
- Pets welcome,
- Pets supplement
Informations complémentaires
Langues parlées
- French
Durée moyenne d'une visite groupée
- 180h
Ouvertures
From 01/04 to 31/10.
Subject to favorable weather.
Périodes
- Autumn,
- Summer,
- Spring
Tarifs
Free access.
S'y rendre
Latitude : 45.34158
Longitude : 5.815737
S'y rendre
Cartoguide : Topo guide Tours et traversées de Chartreuse (FFRP) / IGN TOP 25 n°3334OT Massif de la Chartreuse Sud
Accès en transport en commun (depuis Grenoble) : bus T40 / Arrêt Plan de ville
Information mise à jour le 30/10/2024
par Chartreuse Tourisme
