Loop of Chamechaude
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G. Laget

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.

Animal forbiddenNearby public transport stopMarked route
The characteristics of the route.
Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (38)
  • Distance 15.3 km
  • Elevation gain 1170 m
  • Elevation lost 1170 m
  • Min. elevation 1000 m
  • Max. elevation. 2074 m
  • Duration (depending on pace) 5h
  • Marking Yes
From Le Sappey Eglise, go to the hamlet of La Charmette (1), follow the signs and yellow markings to Le Habert de Chamechaude. At Jailleres, continue straight on. At Le Bruchet, continue towards Le Habert de Chamechaude. At Le Habert, turn left (2). At the Cabane de Bachasson (3) (the only watering place on the route), follow "Chamechaude". From here, the route to the summit (4) is a round trip. Back at the Bachasson hut, turn right and follow "Col de Porte". At the pass (5), take the yellow, red and white signposted path (GR 9) on the left towards "Le Sappey Église".
When the forest track joins the road, follow it for 30 m and turn right down the Chemin des Chartreux (yellow markings). At the last crossroads, follow "Le Sappey l'Eglise" to reach the start (6).

Things to see/do near the route:
- Musée Arcabas en Chartreuse (13 km from the start): St Hugues church.
- Badiane Créations (14 km from start): clothing creations.
- Musée de la Grande Chartreuse (15 km from the start): audio-guided tour.
For more information and other tour ideas, visit chartreuse-tourisme.com/rsf

Information / safety :
- to make the most of your walks and hikes in complete safety, it's a good idea to adopt a few rules and follow a few tips! Before setting off, follow our recommendations and advice on chartreuse-tourisme.com/conseils-rando-trail (or on request from tourist offices).
- A mountain leader is a specialist in mountain fauna and flora, off-trail hiking away from the crowds, local history, alpine and farming traditions, etc. in complete safety! Just ask! Detailed list on chartreuse-tourisme.com/accomp (or at tourist offices).
- You hike under your own responsibility. Chartreuse Tourisme and the tourist offices cannot be held responsible for the itineraries proposed.

Useful numbers :
- Meteo (please consult before setting off): 3250 or www.meteo.fr
- Mountain rescue: 112
Equipments : Public WC, Car park,

Admission fee : Free of charge.

Opening : From 01/05 to 30/11.

Step by step description : At the hamlet of La Charmette (1), follow the road signs and the red and white GR9 signs for Le Habert de Chamechaude. At Jailleres, continue straight on. At Le Bruchet, follow the GR9 towards Le Habert de Chamechaude. At Le Habert, turn left (2). At the Cabane de Bachasson (3) (the only watering place on the route), follow "Chamechaude". From here the route to the summit (4) is a round trip. Back at the cabane de Bachasson, turn right and follow "col de Porte". At the pass (5), take the yellow and red yellow and red path (GR de Pays) towards "Le Sappey Église". When the forest track joins the road, follow it for 30 m and turn right down the Chemin des Chartreux (yellow markings). At the last crossroads, follow "Le Sappey l'Eglise" to reach the start (6).
Area : Grenoble-Alpes Métropole
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Sappey-en-Chartreuse Tourist Information Center
Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse
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Sarcenas
Musée Hébert
La Tronche
Espace naturel sensible du col du Coq
Plateau des Petites Roches
Espace naturel sensible du Bois de la Batie
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