The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Chartreuse
Chartreuse’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Chartreuse. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Chartreuse. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 15, 2025
Lake Saint-André
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A nice little lake amongst the vineyards
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Saint-Même Cirque Waterfalls
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A must-see natural site at the foot of the Hauts de Chartreuse nature reserve, the circus offers a walk between forest and torrent to discover its 4 waterfalls, and access to the resurgence cave of the Guiers Vif spring.
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Gouille Waterfall
Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall
A nice collection of waterfalls along a distance of 800 m. The paths are easy accessible and many wooden bridges. There is also an ancient ruin on the way which …
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La Balme Cave in Collomb
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Magnificent viewpoint, both at the top and at the bottom. Some technical sections favor hiking rather than trail running. You'll find ibexes (and their babies), chamois, and marmots at the …
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Charmant Som summit
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Culminating at 1,867 meters, the Charmant Som is an emblematic summit of the Chartreuse massif. From the inn of the same name, accessible by car, the ascent is made without major difficulty. At the top, the panorama is spectacular!
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La Folatière Monolith
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Folatière with only 1 "l", sorry...
This magnificent block of limestone is perfect for catching your breath and enjoying the scenery.
It is not a collapsed block; on the contrary, …
This magnificent block of limestone is perfect for catching your breath and enjoying the scenery.
It is not a collapsed block; on the contrary, …
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Gorges du Guiers Mort
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Beautiful winding and rolling descent from Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse. Not to mention the freshness.
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The Alloix Waterfalls
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The Alloix waterfalls are the perfect way to escape the heat of the day. The main event is the Grand Cascade, at the very top, with a height of 43 …
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Gorges du Crossey
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Magnificent gorges between the Massif de la Chartreuse and Voiron, contains a climbing spot!
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Col de la Cluse
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Very beautiful landscapes.
Short but some fairly stiff passages on both sides.
Very beautiful landscapes.
Short but some fairly stiff passages on both sides.
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Grottes de Mandrin
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Here, we have a beautiful view of the Mandrin caves, a succession of small caves connected to each other. A route allows you to cross them. You can also enjoy a superb view of Grenoble and the region!
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