Chartreuse Mountains, Mountain range in Isère, France
The Chartreuse Mountains stretch between Grenoble and Lac du Bourget, featuring limestone formations with peaks reaching up to 2,082 meters in elevation.
In 1248, a massive landslide occurred at Mont Granier, marking a significant geological event that transformed the western part of the mountain range.
The Grande Chartreuse monastery, established in 1084, continues its centuries-old tradition of producing the green and yellow herbal liqueurs within these mountains.
The mountains offer numerous marked trails connecting various summits, with the main access points located near Grenoble and Chambéry throughout the year.
The extensive cave network within the Dent de Crolles system extends for 60 kilometers through the limestone structure of the mountains.
Location: Isère
Elevation above the sea: 2,082 m
Made from material: sedimentary rock
Part of: Savoy Prealps
Address: Chartreuse Mountains, 73670 Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, France 73670 Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont
GPS coordinates: 45.35000,5.83333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32
Grenoble, located in the French Alps, combines mountain scenery with urban architecture. The Bastille fort provides views across the region. The Museum of Grenoble displays French and European art collections. Paul Mistral Park and city gardens offer green spaces. Historic squares and museums document the regional heritage.
Lac d'Aiguebelette
22.7 km
Grande Chartreuse
3.4 km
Mont Granier
14.7 km
Museum of Grenoble
19 km
Bastille
18.8 km
Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car
19.4 km
Château de Chambéry
24.8 km
Dent de Crolles
5 km
Cirque de Saint-Même
6.5 km
Les sept Laux
16.3 km
Chartreuse Regional Natural Park
5.2 km
Chamechaude
7.8 km
Néron
16.1 km
Casamaures
18.9 km
Grenoble Cathedral
19.2 km
Charmant Som
6.1 km
Fort Barraux
15.4 km
Funiculaire de Saint-Hilaire du Touvet
7.1 km
Fort du Saint-Eynard
13.9 km
Cularo
19.3 km
Château Bayard
16.7 km
Musée dauphinois
19.1 km
Cuves de Sassenage
21.2 km
Les Charmettes
23.8 km
Institut de radioastronomie millimétrique
18.3 km
Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Myans
21.9 km
Garage hélicoïdal de Grenoble
19.6 km
La Grande Sure
10.3 kmReviews
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