Gorges de l'Échaillon

The Gorges de l'Échaillon features vertical rock walls and dense vegetation within the Chartreuse Mountains, creating a natural corridor through the limestone formations.

The gorge gained recognition in 1084 when Saint Bruno established the Grande Chartreuse monastery nearby, marking the beginning of the Carthusian religious order.

The natural formation connects deeply with local traditions as monks from Grande Chartreuse monastery created their famous herbal liqueur using plants collected from surrounding areas.

Visitors can access the gorge through marked hiking trails, though winter conditions often require appropriate equipment and checking weather forecasts before departure.

The limestone walls of the gorge contain multiple geological layers that reveal 140 million years of regional geological history through their distinct sedimentary patterns.

Location: Paroisse Saint Bruno de Chartreuse

Address: Gorges de l'Échaillon, 38380 Saint-Christophe-sur-Guiers, France 38380 38380

GPS coordinates: 45.43887,5.78669

Latest update: April 17, 2025 05:49