OUR FAVOURITE SPOTS IN CHARTREUSE

Departure from the campsite towards St Christophe la Grotte (30mins). This site is constitued by a natural canyon between the mountain carved out by the laborious work of the water and used by men since Roman times as a commercial road. There are 2 beautiful caves arranged for tourism, one on each side of the canyon.

From April 2, 2022 to July 6, 2022

Open Wednesday to Sunday: tours depart at 1.30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. +11:30 a.m.: Saturday and Sunday and public holidays.

From July 7, 2022 to August 28, 2022

Tours depart daily at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. then every 30 or 45 minutes until 5.30 p.m.

From August 28, 2022 to November 27, 2022

Open Wednesday to Sunday: tours depart at 1.30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. +11:30 a.m.: Saturday and Sunday and public holiday. Adult 9€ Child 6€

Duration of the guided tour : 1h20. English spoken, dog in leash accepted

https://grottes-saint-christophe.com/saint-christophes-caves/

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Walks and hikes are also possible from the caves.

Breathtaking views of the Ravoire plain, Entre Deux Guiers, St Laurent du Pont and below St Christophe la Grotte.

I adviced you the visit at 11.00am, so that you can eat on the magnificient terrace of the Auberge du Thimelet.

https://www.thimelet.fr/

"Take a pretty little village, hang it on the mountain and add a good dose of breathtaking views, you will get the commune of "Corbel"". Located 13 mins from the cave.

Then continue to the Cirque de St Même, on the road you will pass in front of the Entremonts dairy cooperative (16mins). I recommend you a stop at the store. You will find all the cheeses made at the cooperative and much more… goat cheese, sheep cheese, cold meat, wines, jams… direct from local farmers and artisans.

Direction St Pierre d’Entremont, once out of the small village, the road continues to Saint Même du Haut (25 mins). Here, a parking is available for hikers. Be careful, it is paying during the holidays (3.50€).

An exceptional natural site at the foot of the Hauts de Chartreuse Nature Reserve, the circus offers a walk between forest and torrent to discover its waterfalls.

A vast meadow at the bottom of the Cirque welcomes hikers to relax and picnic.

https://www.chartreuse-tourisme.com/en/touristic_sheet/cirque-de-saint-meme-saint-pierre-dentremont-en-2715680/

A 1½-hr signposted walking circuit allows you to explore the three lower waterfalls. Another waymarked footpath connects the cirque to Saint-Pierre d'Entremont.

Then return to the campsite, in 55 minutes.