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Favor the climb via Sarcenas, almost no cars

The climb to the charming Som from the Col de Porte is always a treat. There are some very steep sections, but the view at the top is worth it. Be careful on the descent: uneven road, tight bends, cars.

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, it belongs to the Urgonian slab that rises higher up to the summit of the mountain. The grooves that sculpt it are due to the subtle differences in the nature and cementing of the grains of the rock (the hollow areas are those that crumble the most under the effect of freezing and thawing). They show that it has bedding, despite its often very massive appearance." extract from Geol-Alp

Highest summer cheese dairy, perched in the middle of the Charmant Som mountain pasture. Well, okay, it's not really the season...

Dominating the valley, the Orgeval oratory offers a magnificent view. When the weather permits, the Mont-Blanc massif can be seen in the distance.

Dominating the valley, the Orgeval oratory offers a magnificent view. When the weather permits, the Mont-Blanc massif can be seen in the distance.

In the climb which leads to the summit of Chamechaude, the vegetation gradually gives way to open terrain which offers beautiful views of the valley.

Popular with cyclists, the Col de Porte provides the main connection between the Chartreuse massif and Grenoble. Located at an altitude of 1,324 meters, there is parking and a hostel.