(0) From the car park in the hamlet of La Plagne,take the direction of Mont Granier by the Balme à Collomb (closed cave where a deposit of cave bear of bones of Cavern Bears).
(1) The slightly steep climb, part of which is in scree, requires particular requires particular vigilance. Follow the yellow markings through a small passage in the bars and then along the cliff to the top of Mont Granier.
(2) Retrace your steps for the return journey and, at the «Alt 1840» junction (3) take the path that down to the Pas des Barres. After this passage requiring caution, continue to the Col de l’Alpette (4) and take the GR9 which returns to the hamlet of La Plagne.
Note: the Pas des Barres passage is impressive on the descent, it is possible to do the itinerary in the other direction (ascent by the Pas des Barres and descent by the Balme à Collomb).
- Sport
"Le Mont Granier" hike
Savoie Mont Blanc's choice
Difficult / duration 5h30 / deniv. + 840m / return + loop.
The Mont Granier is an impressive monument whose huge north cliff dominates the valley of Chambéry and the vineyards of Savoie from its 900m high.
Sport "Le Mont Granier" hike Entremont-le-Vieux
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Signs
public. To follow your itinerary, poles are in place at the junctions and identifiable by a sign with the name of the walk and the altitude. Between two poles, you will find marked sign made with painting all along the way, it indicates if you must follow the path or not. Pay also attention to small signs to guide you. We recommend to have the map Promenades et randonnées en Chartreuse" with you.
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Rock, Stone, Grit
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Prices
Free of charge.
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Period of practice
From 01/05 to 30/11.
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