The Chartreuse range became a regional nature park in 1995 in recognition
of its high quality of natural and cultural heritage. From a tourist point
of view, new equipment and tools were provided to welcome and inform visitors:
Park Relay points, festivals, maps, guides and a 'route de savoir-faire' (traditional
skills route - craftsmen, farmers and artists).
Local history is strongly influenced by the presence of the Carthusian Order
and the long dispute between the Dauphiné region and the Duchy of Savoie
until it was annexed to France in 1860.
In the Chartreuse, hiking is the main activity. The Park has marked a number
of circuits dotted with orientation maps and information. Climb to Chamechaude
and the Charmant Som, hike between villages, visit the spectacular Cirque
de St. Meme with its 400 metre high cliffs and stunning waterfalls or follow
routes through Savoie's vineyards.
In the winter, you can find snowshoe and cross-country ski routes plus downhill
skiing at 7 resorts.
Please click on the image above to access a superbly informative
UK site which describes many walks and the geography of the 'Massif de la
Chartreuse' in great detail. A must to see for all intending visitors !
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les clarets Visit the little known and mysterious Chartreuse region. One of
the best areas for hill walking/hiking/rambling in France. Renovated 4-bed barn
superbly situated at 3300 ft plus in the Alps just south of Chambery. Sleeps
9/12 people in total comfort. Log fire; well equiped kitchen and laundry room;
video (English); internet and email facilities. Enjoy the stunning scenery,
superb summer walking; mountain biking; winter skiing; snow shoe tours and other
mountain sports all year round. Good restaurants accessible with transport.
Quiet visits to the Chartreusian Monastery and other sites of interest. A full
range of activities can be arranged on request.
Themed weeks will be available later in the year including a french langauge
week, french language courses(in association with Fun Langues, Grenoble) french
home cookery, drawing and painting holidays in france and an 'ease of being'
week centring on relaxation/de-stressing and getting back to ones senses. All
themed weeks include food, travel and supporting visits/guided activities. Please
watch the web-site for further information.
Travel: Chambery 30 minutes by car; Grenoble 50 mins; local village 5 kilometres
(3.2 mls). A good range of shops are available in the local village. Cheap flights
available from Buzz, Ryanair and Easyjet to Grenoble, Lyon and Geneva. 8-10
hours by car from main channel ferry ports. Various train options available
by TGV/SNCF. map
