Jean-Marie Pirot, better known as Arcabas, born on December 26, 1926, in Trémery (Moselle), and died on August 23, 2018, in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse (Isère), was a renowned French painter and sculptor, celebrated both in France and abroad, notably for his significant body of work in the field of contemporary sacred art.

Come and take advantage of the Centenary to discover or rediscover this major artist, whose final resting place and living sanctuary is the Church of Saint Hugues, just a short walk or drive from ValOmbre.

The Arcabas Centenary, from December 26, 2025 to December 26, 2026, is a unique opportunity:

to highlight the work and life of the painter,
to initiate initiatives for the promotion, conservation, and restoration of works in the public domain, and
to launch academic research on Arcabas's work.
The Centenary Committee of the Association of Friends of Arcabas's Work coordinates all activities, establishes the program, and forms and leads a group of public and private institutional partners eager to participate in and support this event.

A very dense network of hiking trails crosses the Chartreuse massif. The ValOmbré is located at the start of several routes that will take you to the Charmant Som, or to the monastery of the Grande Chartreuse... To organize your walks, we offer the consultation of maps, topo-guides etc... For beginners, you can also take part in group outings organized by professionals for discovery days or even sporting stays

Col du Granier, Col de Porte, names that cycling enthusiasts know well. From the simple ballad to the search for performance, the Chartreuse massif offers a range of routes within everyone's reach and, who knows, maybe you will have the opportunity during your outings to meet Janie Longo who is have been training in Chartreuse for many years. Mountain bike enthusiasts have not been left out for two years with the installation of the new Combe de l'Ours chairlift: three downhill mountain bike trails of varying levels have been created in the ski area, open all summer.

If in the spring, the volume of water makes the conditions often ideal for enjoying sporty kayak descents on the Guiers Mort in the gorges between Saint-Pierre and St Laurent du Pont, class 4/5 in places; peaceful family routes are also possible all summer on the Guiers from Pont de Beauvoisin.

The Chartreuse and its karstic massif is an exceptional place for speleology enthusiasts. The Charterhouse offers beautiful underground explorations, from the most playful like the cave of Saint-Aupre, to the most serious crossing of the Dent de Crolles.

There are many climbing sites spread across the massif that cater to all levels, from beginners to seasoned climbers.

A beautiful Via Ferrata (Roche Veyrand) is located a few miles away from the ValOmbré.

Above the Village of Saint Pierre de Chartreuse is a small climbing school. A balcony high above the Chartrousine forest, the Rocher du Mollard climbing site is an ideal family initiation site. It offers about forty routes accessible from 4a.