Chamrousse Belledonne viewpoint
Panoramic Park's Belledonne belvedere, close to the Croix de Chamrousse, the resort's summit.
In summer:
Access via the "Belledonne" pedestrian loop of the Croix de Chamrousse footpaths, at an altitude of approximately 2,250 metres:
- Point of interest: panoramic view of the Belledonne mountain (Chamrousse at the southern tip), Himalayan footbridge and Belledonne lookout [to come].
- Distance: approx. 900 metres / Type of route: loop + out-and-back section / Difference in height: (information to come) / Duration: 40-45 minutes / Difficulty: blue - intermediate (beware of the vertiginous footbridge, but you can take the path below to avoid it if you are afraid of heights)
- Route: gondola > picnic area > himalayan footbridge (or an escape route if you are afraid of vertigo) > belvedere > himalayan footbridge (or escape route) > picnic area.
In winter: not accessible.
Easier access possible via the Croix gondola (paying): every day in the summer season (July-August) and at weekends only at the end of June and in September (subject to weather conditions).
Access via the "Belledonne" pedestrian loop of the Croix de Chamrousse footpaths, at an altitude of approximately 2,250 metres:
- Point of interest: panoramic view of the Belledonne mountain (Chamrousse at the southern tip), Himalayan footbridge and Belledonne lookout [to come].
- Distance: approx. 900 metres / Type of route: loop + out-and-back section / Difference in height: (information to come) / Duration: 40-45 minutes / Difficulty: blue - intermediate (beware of the vertiginous footbridge, but you can take the path below to avoid it if you are afraid of heights)
- Route: gondola > picnic area > himalayan footbridge (or an escape route if you are afraid of vertigo) > belvedere > himalayan footbridge (or escape route) > picnic area.
In winter: not accessible.
Easier access possible via the Croix gondola (paying): every day in the summer season (July-August) and at weekends only at the end of June and in September (subject to weather conditions).
Opening periodFrom 15/04 to 31/10.
Paid access via the La Croix gondola in summer: every day in July and August + the first 2 weekends in June and every weekend in September.
Free access on foot via hiking trails.
Subject to favorable weather.
Paid access via the La Croix gondola in summer: every day in July and August + the first 2 weekends in June and every weekend in September.
Free access on foot via hiking trails.
Subject to favorable weather.
Contact
Chamrousse Belledonne viewpoint
Croix de Chamrousse
Chamrousse 2250
38410
Chamrousse
- Spoken language(s) :
- French
Route



From Grenoble: car or bus + gondola ascent or hike to La Croix summit + approach walk
Resort road access: Rocade Sud > exit no. 2 "Uriage" > Route départementale 111 (RD 111) Seiglières side.
Recommended parking: parking Henry Duhamel (P7), avenue Henry Duhamel (200 meters and about 2 minutes' walk - caution charge in winter).
Public transport :
Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin stop:
- regular bus service all year round: N93 (to/from Grenoble), "Chamrousse 1650" stop (merger of former T87, Transaltitude, Destination neige Skibus / nature Estibus 707).
Good to know - another stop less than 500m away (Place de Belledonne, near the Tourist Office):
- transportation by reservation during the week, excluding public holidays: Flexo 57 (to/from Uriage), "Chamrousse - Le Recoin" stop (former TAD TouGo - line G701)
- resort shuttle in winter and summer: "Télécabine (1650)" stop (to/from Chamrousse 1750 - Roche Béranger and Chamrousse 1600 - plateau de l'Arselle/nordic area).
Resort road access: Rocade Sud > exit no. 2 "Uriage" > Route départementale 111 (RD 111) Seiglières side.
Recommended parking: parking Henry Duhamel (P7), avenue Henry Duhamel (200 meters and about 2 minutes' walk - caution charge in winter).
Public transport :
Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin stop:
- regular bus service all year round: N93 (to/from Grenoble), "Chamrousse 1650" stop (merger of former T87, Transaltitude, Destination neige Skibus / nature Estibus 707).
Good to know - another stop less than 500m away (Place de Belledonne, near the Tourist Office):
- transportation by reservation during the week, excluding public holidays: Flexo 57 (to/from Uriage), "Chamrousse - Le Recoin" stop (former TAD TouGo - line G701)
- resort shuttle in winter and summer: "Télécabine (1650)" stop (to/from Chamrousse 1750 - Roche Béranger and Chamrousse 1600 - plateau de l'Arselle/nordic area).
General informations
- Leisure :
- Recreational leisure
- Additional openings :
- Depending on weather conditions
Equipments & Services
- Leisure facilities :
- Orientation board
To note
- Help for client/transport :
- Help for client/transport
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