Monastère Grande Chartreuse

Sommet du Grand Som par le Racapé

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
7.8 km
5h
Very difficult

  • The Grand Som (2,026 m) overlooks the monastery of La Grande Chartreuse with its majestic cliffs and sharp crests. Beware: this hike could be very dangerous when the ground is wet and when the weather is bad (rain and/or storm). Don’t take young children with you.

  • (1) From the Col du Cucheron and the yellow signs, follow the yellow marked path to the «Col des Aures». The hike starts between the houses and then turns left to turn into a switchback to the col (4 km).
    (2) At the «Col des Aures», head towards the delicate and steep passage of «Le Racapé» (handtrail). If you are not sure about the weather, stop the hike before this passage. At the exit of the passage and from the moment you reach the mountain pastures, the peak to climb is on the left....
    (1) From the Col du Cucheron and the yellow signs, follow the yellow marked path to the «Col des Aures». The hike starts between the houses and then turns left to turn into a switchback to the col (4 km).
    (2) At the «Col des Aures», head towards the delicate and steep passage of «Le Racapé» (handtrail). If you are not sure about the weather, stop the hike before this passage. At the exit of the passage and from the moment you reach the mountain pastures, the peak to climb is on the left. In summer, the mountain pastures could be occupied by sheep. Please respect the flock and bypass it if you can. Protecting dogs may come to you. Stay calm and avoid aggressive behaviour.
    (3) For the way back, come back on yourself.
  • Departure
    Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
  • Difference in height
    817.613 m
  • Plain text period
    From 01/05 to 31/10.

    Subject to favorable weather.
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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818 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1948 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1145 m
  • Total positive elevation : 818 m
  • Total negative elevation : -818 m
  • Max positive elevation : 799 m
  • Min positive elevation : -799 m
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