Activities
Campsite with heated swimming pool in the mountains
Do you know a better thing then starting or finishing your day with a dive in a heated swimming pool or relaxing in one of the deck chairs on the edge of the swimming pool whilst admiring the surrounding summits?
Open from June 1st until September 1st.
Next to the swimming pool is located a heated paddling pool for toddlers.
Open from July 1st until August 31st.
Campsite activities
A large trampoline and a ‘home ball’ (ball game inside nets).
Opposite the bar terrace, so that parents can keep an eye on their children, there is a playground with a trampoline reserved for children under 7, a small slide, a swing and, of course, the essential pétanque court, table tennis and table football.
Summer activities with Biathlon, Big wooden games, Scavenger hunts, Handicraft and artistic activities… from July 11st until August 23rd.
Activities Nearby your Campsite
in Chartreuse
Parc de loisirs de la Diat : A recreation park at 1.5 km from the campsite, accessible by a walking path (Tennis court, sports field, mini-golf, snack…) + Pumptrack et Bike-Parc.
Walks in Chartreuse :
Whilst walking you’ll discover an area.
The magnificent cultural and natural surroundings of the Chartreuse offer a perfect environment for open air activities (more than 1500 kms of marked out paths.)
If you need a guide or information :
“Chartreuse-Tourisme”
And why not do some treasure hunt during your walk :
“Géocaching” , over 80 caches hidden around the campsite !
Other Sporting Activities in Chartreuse :
“Ecole de Porte” accompanies you on hikes with donkeys, introduces you to biathlon, climbing and mountain biking,
La “Stass” Leisure centre in Les Essarts (on the ski slopes) with mountainboarding, zip line, trampoline and big air bag!
Paragliding : “Les Gens d’Air” proposes you first flights since St Pierre de Chartreuse,
Cycling : Discover the Chartreuse mountain passes,
Mountain bikes & electric-assist mountain bikes : in and around the heart of the massif (Rental and repairs in the village of st Pierre at “Brun Sports”)
Trailstation « raidlight » in St Pierre de Chartreuse,
Via Ferrata “roche veyrand” in St Pierre d’Entremont,
Caving-Speleology : Dent de Crolles network for lovers of underground worlds…
Tree Climbing Park “Indian Forest”, in Le Sappey en Chartreuse.
Visits to museums from Grenoble to Voiron, including La Chartreuse:
Musée de la Correrie (museum of the Grande Chartreuse monastry)
Musée d’art sacré contemporain (Arcabas painting) in the church of St Hugues de Chartreuse,
Caves de la Chartreuse (Distillery of the famous liqueur of the Carthusian monks !) in Voiron,
Grottes des Échelles and voie Sarde in St Christophe la Grotte (caves),
Musée de l’ours des cavernes in Entremont le vieux (Cave bear museum),
Musée Dauphinois (museum dedicated to local culture and life) in Grenoble,
Musée de Grenoble (One of the most prestigious art museum of Europe !)
“Pépites en Chartreuse” , heritage and know-how :
The Road of local handcrafts invites you to discover various local artists and producers, who will share their know-how with you.
“Agenda en Chartreuse” : All you need to know about upcoming events.
Because goog things need to be shared…
Visits Activities Curiosities Trips
For the whole family !
- Les jardins de Chamechaude (Bio & Local vegetables produceur): Discover and buy Stéphanie’s fresh products during a short walk near St Hugues, every Tuesday (4.30 p.m.-7 p.m.) and Saturday (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)
- Le charmant Sôm : Beautiful Chartreuse summit, accessible by car (perfect for youngsters and their grand-parents), with its bar-restaurant and its famous « tarte aux myrtilles » (blueberry pie)…
- « L’art et la manière »: for all your presents: small souvenir-shop with local handcrafted gifts in St Pierre.
- Le Musée d’art sacré contemporain : the church of St Hugues has been transformated by a local painter, named Arcabas. You can finish your day in la Ferme de Brévardière, where you can degustate local dishes.
- Jardin de plantes médicinales : Once a week during summer, Mélanie will share her knowledge regarding plants and flowers. Her gardens are accessible by foot, since the campsite.
- La Marmotte masquée : Craft microbrewery, accessible by foot from the campsite along the river. Extremely interesting 1-hour guided visit! Guillaume lovingly shares his passion, reinventing his recipes for each brew.
- Sentier des petits ponts : The kids favorite walk ! Follow the blue fishes and discover the beautiful and savage banks of the Guiers Mort river (2 hours return trip).
- Granges de Joigny : Discover the giant ammonite and take your time to picnic in the flowery meadows. Family walk, in the surroundings of the Granier mountain. Accessible for all-terrain buggies…
- Belvédère des Sangles : A magnificent view on the monastery and the canyons of the Guiers Mort river. Accessible for buggies !
- The La Bastille cableway : Hop on on one of the eggs which cross the Isère river and bring you to the mountain, for a beautiful view on Grenoble and the Vercors and Belledonne mountains. Your kids will adore « l’accro-bastille »; The Bastille via ferrata is rather difficult but offers an original view on the city. Return trip possible by cableway, but it’s more fun to go downhill by foot and discover the musée Dauphinois, cross the Isere by the St Laurent bridge and visit the old town center.
- Circuit rando-croquis : if you wish to go back home with some nice drawings, take a walk at the Montbel castle ruins. The poetic atmosphere will inspire you….
- Giant’s kettles and trout fishing : A small walkingpath offers you beautiful views on the waterfalls and giant’s kettles of the Cozon river and brings you from St Pierre d’Entremont to « Pont du Lac » where you can relax, or try to catch some trouts. Don’t hesitate to taste the home made pies !
- St André lake: A charming haven in the heart of the Savoy vineyards, at the foot of the Mont Granier cliff. Take the opportunity to explore the cellars of Apremont and the winegrower’s museum.
- The Plantimay farm : Cheese farm where one make goat and cow cheese. (visits possible on monday, wednesday, friday from 5 till 6.30 pm. In St Joseph de Rivière)
- Rivièr’Alp (Recreation park in Les Echelles) : The water (25°C) of this swimming pool is filtered by plants. Discover the hydromachines along the walking path to the Guiers Vif river !
- “Oréade” Balnéo-Spa : Massages, nordic baths with a view on the mountains and a restaurant with healthy food.
