Croix de Chamrousse footpaths and lookouts - winter
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Croix de Chamrousse footpaths and lookouts - winter
Croix de Chamrousse
Chamrousse 2250
38410
Chamrousse
- Spoken language(s) :
- French
- English
Presentation
A 1h walk to the top of the resort, at the Croix de Chamrousse, over 2250 m above sea level. Discover exceptional views of the surrounding mountains and panoramic orientation tables.
⚠ SHOES + CRAMPONS OR SNOWBOARDS ADVISED !
⚠ SHOES + CRAMPONS OR SNOWBOARDS ADVISED !
Panoramic Park in winter:
• "Oisans" path:
- Points of interest: panoramic views, geology panels, lookout with panoramic tables on the Oisans massif
- Distance: about 300 metres / Type of route: round trip / Height difference: about 5 metres / Duration: about 10-15 minutes / Difficulty: green - easy
- Route: access path to the belvedere from the central picnic area, passing by the arrival of the "Amoureux" and "lacs Robert" chairlifts
• "Cross" loop:
- Interest: monument in the form of a cross symbolising the summit of the station
- Distance: about 125 metres / Type of route: loop / Difference in height: about 2 metres / Duration: 2-3 minutes / Difficulty: green - easy
- Route: small path from the central picnic area
• "Grenoble" point of view (depending on weather conditions):
- Point of interest: rooftop with panoramic view and panoramic tables on the city of Grenoble and its valley as well as on the Chartreuse and Vercors mountains + future long zipline departure
- Distance: about 200 metres / Type of route: round trip / Difference in height: about 20 metres / Duration: about 10 minutes / Difficulty: blue - intermediate
- Route: gondola > picnic area > rooftop > picnic area > gondola
• Himalayan footbridge (opening subject to weather conditions):
⚠ Mountain footwear/snow boots with CRAMPONS (or SNOWSHOES depending on snow conditions) strongly recommended!
- Interest: panoramic view of the Belledonne mountains (Chamrousse at the southern tip of the massif) and suspension bridge crossing.
- Distance: approx. 600 metres / Type of route: outward and return / Difference in height: (information to follow) / Duration: 30-35 minutes / Difficulty: red - difficult (beware of vertiginous footbridge)
- Route: gondola > picnic area > Himalayan footbridge > picnic area > gondola
You will also find:
- a picnic area: tables with blanks and individual chairs-deckchairs
- a free game "Chamrousse Explor games" (caution: the game starts at the bottom of the resort at the Heritage and Environment centre in Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin)
- and always the unmissable La Croix restaurant.
• "Oisans" path:
- Points of interest: panoramic views, geology panels, lookout with panoramic tables on the Oisans massif
- Distance: about 300 metres / Type of route: round trip / Height difference: about 5 metres / Duration: about 10-15 minutes / Difficulty: green - easy
- Route: access path to the belvedere from the central picnic area, passing by the arrival of the "Amoureux" and "lacs Robert" chairlifts
• "Cross" loop:
- Interest: monument in the form of a cross symbolising the summit of the station
- Distance: about 125 metres / Type of route: loop / Difference in height: about 2 metres / Duration: 2-3 minutes / Difficulty: green - easy
- Route: small path from the central picnic area
• "Grenoble" point of view (depending on weather conditions):
- Point of interest: rooftop with panoramic view and panoramic tables on the city of Grenoble and its valley as well as on the Chartreuse and Vercors mountains + future long zipline departure
- Distance: about 200 metres / Type of route: round trip / Difference in height: about 20 metres / Duration: about 10 minutes / Difficulty: blue - intermediate
- Route: gondola > picnic area > rooftop > picnic area > gondola
• Himalayan footbridge (opening subject to weather conditions):
⚠ Mountain footwear/snow boots with CRAMPONS (or SNOWSHOES depending on snow conditions) strongly recommended!
- Interest: panoramic view of the Belledonne mountains (Chamrousse at the southern tip of the massif) and suspension bridge crossing.
- Distance: approx. 600 metres / Type of route: outward and return / Difference in height: (information to follow) / Duration: 30-35 minutes / Difficulty: red - difficult (beware of vertiginous footbridge)
- Route: gondola > picnic area > Himalayan footbridge > picnic area > gondola
You will also find:
- a picnic area: tables with blanks and individual chairs-deckchairs
- a free game "Chamrousse Explor games" (caution: the game starts at the bottom of the resort at the Heritage and Environment centre in Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin)
- and always the unmissable La Croix restaurant.
Opening periodFrom 03/12 to 16/04.
Easy access via the Croix gondola in Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin in winter (and summer).
Easy access via the Croix gondola in Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin in winter (and summer).
General informations
- Grouping by age (EN) :
Equipments & Services
- Leisure facilities :
- Picnic area
- Orientation board
Tarifs
Free of charge. Easy access via the Croix gondola from Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin: in summer pedestrian pass (one-way or round-trip) and in winter ski pass or pedestrian pass.
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Parcours piétons et belvédères de la Croix de Chamrousse - hiver
Croix de Chamrousse
Chamrousse 2250
38410
Chamrousse
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.125895
Longitude : 5.903241
Resort road access from Grenoble: Rocade Sud > exit no. 2 "Uriage" > Road n°111 (RD 111) Seiglières side.
Recommended parking: Parking Henry Duhamel (P7), avenue Henry Duhamel (200 m from the gondola, approx. 2 minutes' walk).
Access to the top of the resort at Croix de Chamrousse (Chamrousse 2250) via the Croix à Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin gondola.
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):
- bus line / shuttle service by reservation on weekdays 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)
Recommended parking: Parking Henry Duhamel (P7), avenue Henry Duhamel (200 m from the gondola, approx. 2 minutes' walk).
Access to the top of the resort at Croix de Chamrousse (Chamrousse 2250) via the Croix à Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin gondola.
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):
- bus line / shuttle service by reservation on weekdays 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)
- Internal criteria :
- Chamrousse 2250
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