Nice view over the highest peaks of the Chartreuse, especially to neighboring Mont Granier. The mountain was the site of one of the most devastating rockfalls in the Alps in …
It is a summit of the Massif de la Chartreuse located at an altitude of 1,486 meters. From there, there is a superb view of the Chartreuse mountains and the plain of Chambéry.
As you climb up to the Col de l'Alpe, you will find a summit cross dating from the early 20th century. Erected in 1926, it was built to commemorate local climbers and hikers who lost their lives in the Alps.
Here, you can enjoy a 360° panorama of all the surrounding mountains: Belledonne, Vercors, Chartreuse, Bauges, and even Mont Blanc on a clear day! An orientation table makes it possible to identify the surrounding peaks.