Chamrousse 1750 - Lac Achard
Starting point: Tourist Office of Chamrousse 1750 - Roche Béranger.
This hike, suitable for for young and old, will delight the whole family.
In an exceptional setting, you'll reach the edge of Achard lake and its breathtaking view of the Taillefer massif.
This hike, suitable for for young and old, will delight the whole family.
In an exceptional setting, you'll reach the edge of Achard lake and its breathtaking view of the Taillefer massif.
Take the time to stop and soak up the silence, discover the information panels about the flora and fauna, contemplate the view and observe the thousand and one wonders that nature has to offer: hundred-year-old pine, crossbill, houseleek, spider's web...
As Achard lake is located in a Natura 2000 zone, we remind you that burning, camping, fishing and swimming are strictly forbidden (subject to fines). Bivouacs are prohibited from May 1st to October 30th + Infernet sector.
Please stay on the trails to preserve fragile environments.
CAUTION: NEW SUMMER 2023 BY-LAW attached.
☆ The little extra: the "hiking star" summer medal for children!
On presentation of a photo taken at the hiking site, brave little hikers will be awarded a named diploma + possible purchase of the "lac Achard" silver star to hang proudly on the backpack (on sale for €2.50 at Tourist Offices).
As Achard lake is located in a Natura 2000 zone, we remind you that burning, camping, fishing and swimming are strictly forbidden (subject to fines). Bivouacs are prohibited from May 1st to October 30th + Infernet sector.
Please stay on the trails to preserve fragile environments.
CAUTION: NEW SUMMER 2023 BY-LAW attached.
☆ The little extra: the "hiking star" summer medal for children!
On presentation of a photo taken at the hiking site, brave little hikers will be awarded a named diploma + possible purchase of the "lac Achard" silver star to hang proudly on the backpack (on sale for €2.50 at Tourist Offices).
Pets allowed: Dogs on a leash are allowed in the summer on all trails . The shepherd who works in Chamrousse in the summer has no Pyrenean Mountain Dog.
Opening periodFrom 12/06 to 20/09.
Contact
Chamrousse 1750 - Lac Achard
478 avenue du Père Tasse
Chamrousse 1750
38410
Chamrousse
Route
Type of route:
:
Aller / Retour
5.6
km (distance)
150
minutes (session length)
225
metres (positive drop)
225
metres (negative drop)
Achard lake
Chamrousse 1750 - Roche Béranger
Departure/Arrival
Point of interest
Circuit n° 1
Public transport - Chamrousse 1750 - Roche Béranger stop:
• "T87" bus line (to/from Grenoble city), stop "Chamrousse 1750"
• seasonal bus lines:
- [winter] "Transaltitude" (to/from Grenoble), stop "CHAMROUSSE 1750 Roche Béranger" and "Skibus 707" (to/from Uriage), stop "CHAMROUSSE ROCHE BERANGER"
- [summer] "Estibus 707" (to/from Grenoble), stop "CHAMROUSSE ROCHE BERANGER".
• resort shuttle: stop "Centre Commercial (1750)" (to/from Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin and Chamrousse 1600 - Arselle plateau/nordic area)
• transport on demand (TAD) TouGo - line G701 to/from Uriage
• "T87" bus line (to/from Grenoble city), stop "Chamrousse 1750"
• seasonal bus lines:
- [winter] "Transaltitude" (to/from Grenoble), stop "CHAMROUSSE 1750 Roche Béranger" and "Skibus 707" (to/from Uriage), stop "CHAMROUSSE ROCHE BERANGER"
- [summer] "Estibus 707" (to/from Grenoble), stop "CHAMROUSSE ROCHE BERANGER".
• resort shuttle: stop "Centre Commercial (1750)" (to/from Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin and Chamrousse 1600 - Arselle plateau/nordic area)
• transport on demand (TAD) TouGo - line G701 to/from Uriage
- Environment :
- Bus stop 500 m away
- Shuttle stop 300 m away
Achard lake
Natural lake of Chamrousse
Lake Achard is part of the "Plateau de l'Arselle and Lake Achard" sensitive natural area. It is also located in the Natura 2000 zone.
Thus fire, wood gathering, camping, picking, fishing and swimming (even for dogs) are strictly forbidden (under penalty of a fine). Dogs must be kept on a lead. Bivouacking is allowed from sunset to sunrise (except during the summer months when there are too many people).
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General informations
- Services :
- Pets allowed
Equipments & Services
- Parking :
- Parking facilities nearby
To note
- Internal criteria :
- Baignade interdite
- Bivouac interdit de début mai à fin octobre
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