La Dent de Crolles
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La Dent de Crolles is a famous name for cavers the world over, but it's also an iconic summit in the massif and the gateway to the Hauts de Chartreuse Nature Reserve.

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Plateau des Petites Roches (38)
  • Distance 7.49 km
  • Elevation gain 660 m
  • Elevation lost 660 m
  • Min. elevation 1434 m
  • Max. elevation. 2046 m
  • Duration (depending on pace) 4h30
  • Marking Yes
(1) From the car park, go down for about 50 meters on the road to Grenoble. The path starts on the left, follow Col des Ayes (red and white GR signs). (2) At the Col des Ayes, keep going on the right to Pas de l’Oeille. (3) At the junction 1,640 m, turn right towards Pas de l’Oeille (3). This part of the hike can be challenging. When you reached the Col, the top of the Dent de Crolles appears on your right. (4) From the top, go down in the small valley towards the North. At the junction 1,800 m, follow Col des Ayes par Trou du Glaz (5). This part of the hike can be challenging. The path passes in front of the Trou du Glaz, enjoy the coolness! The itinerary reaches the Ayes’ meadow, then the Col des Ayes and the car park. You can do this loop the other way around.

Admission fee : Free of charge.

Opening : From 01/05 to 30/11 daily. Subject to favorable weather.
Area : Grésivaudan
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Services nearby
Espace naturel sensible du col du Coq
Plateau des Petites Roches
Museum of Contemporary Sacred Art
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Location de matériel au foyer de ski de fond
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
Bureau d'Information Touristique des Petites Roches
Plateau des Petites Roches
Coeur de Chartreuse Tourist Information center at Saint Pierre de Chartreuse
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse

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