Chalet de Charmant Som – Charmant Som summit loop from Chamechaude

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Chalet de Charmant Som – Charmant Som summit loop from Chamechaude

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Chalet de Charmant Som – Charmant Som summit loop from Chamechaude

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12.3km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.24 km for 43 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.54 km

Route to the Auberge du Charmant Som

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It's only 6 km and 330 altimeters up from the Col de Porte to the Auberge du Grand Som, but it's more than worth it: the views are amazing. If …

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3.92 km

The oratory and its magnificent view

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Beautiful place with impressive views that you pass when climbing towards Mont Charmant Som

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4.25 km

Charmant Som Inn

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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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5.35 km

Chalet de Charmant Som

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5.87 km

Viewpoint

6.23 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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8.51 km

Oratoire d'Orgeval

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Viewpoint on Chamechaude.

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.00 km

2.16 km

1.68 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.00 km

3.93 km

612 m

478 m

299 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,830 m)

Lowest point (1,320 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

8°C

4°C

22 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

June 21, 2024,Wanderung zum Charmant Som

Because of the heavy rain last night, the forest paths were very slippery, so we took the road most of the time. From the top you have a beautiful view of the highest mountain in the Chartreuse.

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