Chamrousse 1750 - Lac Achard
Departure point: Chamrousse 1750 Tourist Office - Roche Béranger.
This hike, suitable for young and old alike, will delight the whole family.
In an exceptional setting, you'll reach the edge of Lake Achard and its breathtaking view of the Taillefer.
This hike, suitable for young and old alike, will delight the whole family.
In an exceptional setting, you'll reach the edge of Lake Achard and its breathtaking view of the Taillefer.
Take the time to stop and soak up the silence, discover the wildlife awareness panels, contemplate the view and observe the thousand and one wonders nature has to offer: hundred-year-old pine, crossbill, houseleek, spider's web....
Round trip: 2h30 (5.2km)
As Lac Achard 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 1 to October 30 + Infernet sector.
Please stay on the trails to preserve fragile environments.
ATTENTION: 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).
Round trip: 2h30 (5.2km)
As Lac Achard 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 1 to October 30 + Infernet sector.
Please stay on the trails to preserve fragile environments.
ATTENTION: 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 15/04 to 29/11.
Please note:
before June and after October, trail markers may be removed in preparation for winter.
Please note:
before June and after October, trail markers may be removed in preparation for winter.
Contact
Chamrousse 1750 - Lac Achard
478 avenue du Père Tasse
Chamrousse 1750
38410
Chamrousse
Route
Type of route:
:
Aller / Itinerance
2.6
km (distance)
90
minutes (session length)
220
metres (positive drop)
30
metres (negative drop)
Achard lake
Chamrousse 1750 - Roche Béranger
Departure/Arrival
Point of interest
Circuit n° 1
Public transport - stop Chamrousse 1750 - Roche Béranger :
- regular bus service all year round: N93 (to/from Grenoble), stop "Chamrousse 1750" [merger of former bus routes T87, Transaltitude and Destination nature Skibus / 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)
Further information at https://www.itinisere.fr
- regular bus service all year round: N93 (to/from Grenoble), stop "Chamrousse 1750" [merger of former bus routes T87, Transaltitude and Destination nature Skibus / 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)
Further information at https://www.itinisere.fr
- Mobility :
- 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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