The Croix de Chamrousse pedestrian routes and belvedere

Chamrousse

Description

Several routes are possible in summer (and winter) in the Panoramic Park:
• "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

• "Grenoble" loop:
- 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 500 metres / Type of route: loop / Difference in height: about 30 metres / Duration: about 15-20 minutes / Difficulty: blue - intermediate
- Route: gondola > picnic area > rooftop > La Croix restaurant > gondola

• "Belledonne" loop :
- Point of interest: view of the Belledonne mountains (Chamrousse at the southern tip) and Robert lakes, himalayan footbridge and panoramic viewpoint on Belledonne
- Distance: about 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) > Belledonne lookout > himalayan footbridge (or escape route) > picnic area

• "Cross" loop:
- Point of 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

You will also find:
- a picnic area: tables with blanks, individual chairs-deckchairs, plancha (11am-3.30pm on the opening days of the La Croix gondola in the tourist season only), sorting bins and signs on the stones and flowers of Chamrousse.
- 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.

Ouverture

From 01/05 to 15/11, daily.
Easy access via the Croix gondola in Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin in winter and summer.
Out of season access only by hiking (about 2 hours one way).

From 03/12 to 16/04, daily.
Easy access via the Croix gondola in Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin in winter (and summer).

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.

Contact et accès

Croix de Chamrousse
Chamrousse 2250
38410 Chamrousse
Isère (38)

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Informations complémentaires

Équipements

Picnic area
Orientation board

Langues parlées

English
French

Animaux

Acceptés : Pets allowed in summer only: leashed dogs are allowed on the gondola in summer and on all leashed trails. The shepherd who works in Chamrousse in the summer does not have a guard dog (patous), but the flock of sheep is often present near the Croix.

https://www.auvergnerhonealpes-tourisme.com/en/holidays-together-in-the-auvergne-rhone-alpes-region/

https://www.auvergnerhonealpes-tourisme.com/en/regional-shared-paths-and-greenways/

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