Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
From Quaix en Chartreuse (parking lot by the town hall and church), take the stairs up to the left of the church to reach La Jars. Continue towards Les Touches, where you take the path to the right towards the Aiguille de Quaix, passing the Mas de Leuilly (l'eurilly = the needle), a former café-auberge. The path climbs steeply on the left of the stream to the Col du Ronzier, where you turn left to reach the Aiguille ridge and admire the view over the valley from the Belvédère de l'Aiguille.
To return, follow the descent towards Les Prés de l'Aiguille and continue along the meadows past Trépaloup towards Quaix en Chartreuse. Return to Les Touches and the outward path to get back to the starting point.
Things to see/do near the route:
- La Casamaures (8km from the start): exhibitions and shows.
- Fort du St Eynard (13km from the start): visit the fort and enjoy exceptional panoramic views.
- Musée d'Art Sacré Contemporain (20km from the start): St Hugues church.
- Grande Chartreuse Museum (23km from start): audio-guided tour.
For further information and ideas, visit chartreuse-tourisme.com/rsf
Information / safety :
- to make the most of your walks and hikes in complete safety, it's a good idea to adopt a few rules and follow a few tips! Before setting off, follow our recommendations and advice on chartreuse-tourisme.com/conseils-rando-trail (or on request from tourist offices).
- A mountain leader is a specialist in mountain fauna and flora, off-trail hiking away from the crowds, local history, alpine and farming traditions, etc. in complete safety! Just ask! Detailed list on chartreuse-tourisme.com/accomp (or at tourist offices).
- You hike under your own responsibility. Chartreuse Tourisme and the tourist offices cannot be held responsible for the itineraries proposed.
Useful numbers :
- Meteo (please consult before setting off): 3250 or www.meteo.fr
- Mountain rescue: 112
To return, follow the descent towards Les Prés de l'Aiguille and continue along the meadows past Trépaloup towards Quaix en Chartreuse. Return to Les Touches and the outward path to get back to the starting point.
Things to see/do near the route:
- La Casamaures (8km from the start): exhibitions and shows.
- Fort du St Eynard (13km from the start): visit the fort and enjoy exceptional panoramic views.
- Musée d'Art Sacré Contemporain (20km from the start): St Hugues church.
- Grande Chartreuse Museum (23km from start): audio-guided tour.
For further information and ideas, visit chartreuse-tourisme.com/rsf
Information / safety :
- to make the most of your walks and hikes in complete safety, it's a good idea to adopt a few rules and follow a few tips! Before setting off, follow our recommendations and advice on chartreuse-tourisme.com/conseils-rando-trail (or on request from tourist offices).
- A mountain leader is a specialist in mountain fauna and flora, off-trail hiking away from the crowds, local history, alpine and farming traditions, etc. in complete safety! Just ask! Detailed list on chartreuse-tourisme.com/accomp (or at tourist offices).
- You hike under your own responsibility. Chartreuse Tourisme and the tourist offices cannot be held responsible for the itineraries proposed.
Useful numbers :
- Meteo (please consult before setting off): 3250 or www.meteo.fr
- Mountain rescue: 112
