Piénom (1615 m) – Charmant Som summit loop from Chamechaude

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Piénom (1615 m) – Charmant Som summit loop from Chamechaude

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Piénom (1615 m) – Charmant Som summit loop from Chamechaude

04:54

13.8km

610m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 27 m for 156 m

Closed: • December-April

After 5.99 km for 978 m

Closed: • December-April

After 9.60 km for 955 m

Closed: • December-April

After 11.4 km for 1.50 km

Closed: • December-April

After 13.1 km for 98 m

Closed: • December-April

After 13.6 km for 157 m

Closed: • December-April

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.23 km

Piénom (1615 m)

Highlight • Summit

This beautiful single track joins the crests of Montfromage. The forest is dense but allows a glimpse of the surrounding landscapes and, in the distance, the Rochers de Chalves.

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3.94 km

Charmant Som Inn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mountain restaurant in Chartreuse.
Traditional catering.
Open from June to September.
Reservation strongly recommended.

aubergeducarmantsom.com

Photo credit Gemini1980, License CC BY-SA 4.0

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7.89 km

Viewpoint

8.24 km

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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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.06 km

3.94 km

3.29 km

1.48 km

Surfaces

6.88 km

3.94 km

1.56 km

1.12 km

266 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,830 m)

Lowest point (1,320 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

18°C

10°C

23 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

August 25, 2023,F - Tour Charmant Som vanuit Col du Porte

Today we had planned the climb to the Charmant Som. Last year we had been here too, but the top was completely covered with fog, so we had little or no view. First scored lunch in Saint Pierre de Chartreuse and on to the starting point. It was a bit cloudy, and a drop and a half of rain fell. …

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