Achard lake

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Chamrousse 1750
38410
Chamrousse
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Presentation

The Achard lake, a touch of the Canadian Rocky Mountains
Beautiful mountain lake located 1917 metres high, easily accessible in summer via a little hike from Chamrousse 1750 (Roche-Béranger).
This lake has a special charm with its harmonious configuration, clearly visible from the Col de l'Infernet and the Croix de Chamrousse.

You can explore it on foot or with snowshoes in winter. It comprises a main lake in the form of a series of small lakes that are in the process of being filled in (the exact name is the Lacs Achard). In fine weather, you'll have an exceptional view of the Taillefer massif.

Lac Achard is part of the Espace Naturel Sensible (ENS) "Plateau de l'Arselle et lac Achard". It is also located in a Natura 2000 zone.
Fire, wood-gathering, camping, picking, fishing and swimming (even for dogs) are strictly forbidden (subject to fines). Dogs must be kept on a leash. Bivouacs are permitted from sunset to sunrise (except from May 1 to October 30, when the area is overcrowded in summer).
Please stay on the trails to preserve these fragile environments.
Lac Achard: Espace Naturel Sensible (ENS) Arselle-Achard site
❌ Prohibited: fire, camping, fishing and swimming, tree picking and cutting.
✔️ Authorized: bivouac from sunset to sunrise (except from May 1 to October 30 in periods of summer overcrowding), dogs on leash.
Opening periodAll year round.
    General informations
    • Visits :
      • Open for visits
    • Period :
      • Fall
      • Summer
      • Winter
      • Spring
      • Open year-round
    • Classifications :
      • Sensitive natural areas Spanish
      • classifications
    To note
    • Internal criteria :
      • Baignade interdite
      • Bivouac interdit de début mai à fin octobre

    Tarifs

    Free access.

    Map

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    Lac Achard
    Chamrousse 1750
    38410
    Chamrousse
    GPS coordinates
    Latitude : 45.113784
    Longitude : 5.901761
    From Grenoble: car or bus + hike

    Resort road access: Rocade Sud > exit no. 2 "Uriage" > Route départementale 111 (RD 111) on the Luitel side.
    Recommended parking: main parking lot (P3), 390 avenue du Père Tasse (approx. 100 meters and 2 minutes' walk - pay attention in winter).

    Public transport - Chamrousse 1750 - Roche Béranger stop:
    - regular bus service all year round: N93 (to/from Grenoble), "Chamrousse 1750" stop [merging of former bus routes T87, Transaltitude and Destination neige Skibus / nature Estibus 707].
    - bus line / shuttle on reservation weekdays excluding public holidays: Flexo 57 to/from Uriage [former TAD TouGo transport on demand - line G701].
    - resort shuttle in winter and summer: "Centre Commercial (1750)" stop (to/from Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin and Chamrousse 1600 - plateau de l'Arselle/nordic area)
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