Quaix en Chartreuse

Tour de l'Aiguille de Quaix en Chartreuse

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Quaix-en-Chartreuse
8.8 km
4h
Quite difficult

  • During this forest hike, you will discover another facet of the Chartreuse forests, through a Mediterranean-type forest due to its southern exposure.

  • From Quaix en Chartreuse (town hall and church parking), take the stairs that go up to the left of the church and reach La Jars. Continue in the direction of Les Touches where you follow the direction of the Aiguille de Quaix by the path on the right, passing by the Mas de Leuilly (l'eurilly = the needle) formerly a café-inn. The path climbs steeply to the left of the stream to the Col du Ronzier where you turn left to arrive at the Aiguille ridge and admire the view over the valley by a...
    From Quaix en Chartreuse (town hall and church parking), take the stairs that go up to the left of the church and reach La Jars. Continue in the direction of Les Touches where you follow the direction of the Aiguille de Quaix by the path on the right, passing by the Mas de Leuilly (l'eurilly = the needle) formerly a café-inn. The path climbs steeply to the left of the stream to the Col du Ronzier where you turn left to arrive at the Aiguille ridge and admire the view over the valley by a short return trip to Aiguille Belvedere.
    For the return, follow the descent in the direction of Les Prés de l'Aiguille and continue along the meadows, passing through Tréropoup and in the direction of Quaix en Chartreuse. Find Les Touches and the way to go back to the starting point.

    To see / to do near the route:
    - La Casamaures (8km from the start): exhibitions and shows.
    - Fort du St Eynard (13km from the start): visit of the fort and exceptional panorama.
    - Museum of Contemporary Sacred Art (20km from the start): Church of St Hugues.
    - Museum of the Grande Chartreuse (23km from the start): audio-guided visit
    All the information and other ideas for visits on chartreuse-tourisme.com/rsf

    Information / security:
    - you should adopt a few rules and follow a few tips to fully enjoy your walks and hikes in complete safety! Before leaving, follow our recommendations and advice on chartreuse-tourisme.com/conseils-rando-trail (or on request at the tourist offices).
    - Note: the mountain guide is a specialist in mountain fauna and flora, off-trail hikes away from the crowds, local history, alpine and peasant traditions, etc. safely ! Call on them! Detailed list on chartreuse-tourisme.com/accomp (or in tourist offices).
    - You hike under your sole responsibility. Chartreuse Tourisme and the tourist offices cannot be held responsible for the proposed itineraries.

    Useful numbers :
    - Weather forecast (must be consulted before your departure): 3250 or www.meteo.fr
    - Mountain rescue: 112
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    From Quaix en Chartreuse (parking lot by the town hall and church), take the stairs up to the left of the church to reach La Jars. Continue towards Les Touches, where you take the path to the right towards the Aiguille de Quaix, passing the Mas de Leuilly (l'eurilly = the needle), a former café-auberge. The path climbs steeply on the left of the stream to the Col du Ronzier, where you turn left to reach the Aiguille ridge and admire the view over the valley from the Belvédère de l'Aiguille.
    To return, follow the descent towards Les Prés de l'Aiguille and continue along the meadows past Trépaloup towards Quaix en Chartreuse. Return to Les Touches and the outward path to get back to the starting point.

    Things to see/do near the route:
    - La Casamaures (8km from the start): exhibitions and shows.
    - Fort du St Eynard (13km from the start): visit the fort and enjoy exceptional panoramic views.
    - Musée d'Art Sacré Contemporain (20km from the start): St Hugues church.
    - Grande Chartreuse Museum (23km from start): audio-guided tour.
    For further information and ideas, visit chartreuse-tourisme.com/rsf

    Information / safety :
    - to make the most of your walks and hikes in complete safety, it's a good idea to adopt a few rules and follow a few tips! Before setting off, follow our recommendations and advice on chartreuse-tourisme.com/conseils-rando-trail (or on request from tourist offices).
    - A mountain leader is a specialist in mountain fauna and flora, off-trail hiking away from the crowds, local history, alpine and farming traditions, etc. in complete safety! Just ask! Detailed list on chartreuse-tourisme.com/accomp (or at tourist offices).
    - You hike under your own responsibility. Chartreuse Tourisme and the tourist offices cannot be held responsible for the itineraries proposed.

    Useful numbers :
    - Meteo (please consult before setting off): 3250 or www.meteo.fr
    - Mountain rescue: 112
  • Departure
    Quaix-en-Chartreuse
  • Difference in height
    607.333 m
  • Plain text period
    From 01/05 to 30/11.

    Subject to favorable weather.
  • Environment
    • Close to a public transportation
    • Bus stop < 500 m
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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607 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1101 m
  • Minimum altitude : 523 m
  • Total positive elevation : 607 m
  • Total negative elevation : -607 m
  • Max positive elevation : 567 m
  • Min positive elevation : -29 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome