• Sport

Loop of Chamechaude

Suitable for experienced walkers only, this loop up to the peak of the Chartreuse mountains is an alternative to the simple path to and from the Col de Porte.

Sport Loop of Chamechaude Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse

About

Departing from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (38700)
Average length : 05h00
Total elevation gain : 1330m
Vertical drop : 1330m
Distance : 16km
Signed walking trail
Animals not allowed

In the hamlet of La Charmette (1), follow the red and white signs of the GR9 to the Habert of Chamechaude. At Les Jailleres, go straight ahead. At Le Bruchet, keep following the GR9 to the Habert of Chamechaude. Once you have reached the habert, take left (2). At the cabane de Bachasson (3) (only watering place on this itinerary) follow Chamechaude until you reach the top (4). There, enjoy the amazing view! Go back on yourself to the cabane de Bachasson. At the cabane, go down on the right and follow Col de Porte. At the col (5), take the yellow and red marked path on the left (GR de Pays) to Le Sappey-Église. When the forest track meets the road, take it for about 30 meters and go down on the right on the Chemin des Chartreux (yellow signs). At the last junction, keep following Le Sappey-Église to get back at the car park (6).

Loop
Total elevation gain : 1330m
Altitude max : 2082m
Vertical drop : 1330m

Prices

Free of charge.

Reception

Animals not allowed
Languages spoken : French

Period of practice

From 01/05 to 30/11.

Access

38700 Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse
Departing from : Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (38700)
Latitude : 45.258 - Longitude : 5.7786
Moving across the city : Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (38700), Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (73670)
Information update on 14/03/2024 by Chartreuse Tourisme