Isère Outdoor - Parcours - Ski-touring ascent route: new starting point at the Bachat-Bouloud Bridge – Croix de Chamrousse

Challenging ski touring ascent to La Croix, approx. 3.5 km and 630 m ascent.
⚠ New starting point: Pont de Bachat: put on your skis at the Ecrin chairlift, then join the other side of the piste.

Animal forbidden

The characteristics of the route.

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Chamrousse (38)

Distance 3.68 km
Elevation gain 530 m
Elevation lost 0 m
Min. elevation 1724 m
Max. elevation. 2246 m
Duration (depending on pace) 2h30
Marking Yes

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Possible descent via downhill ski slopes (red or blue level).
Mainly forest and alpine route from the Bachat-Bouloud bridge.
Two escape routes are possible, one close to the Ours and the other close to the Crêtes alpine slopes. Conversion not compulsory but strongly recommended.

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Marking : Purple sign with ski touring pictogram and marker number.

Delicate passages : Common itinerary with snowshoeing.

Admission fee : Free access. Hiker" pass valid for 1 trip on 2 of the 3 lifts: Casserousse chairlift, La Croix gondola or Lacs Robert chairlift (for the Vans circuit, for example). Rates winter 2024-25 : - Adult / Senior : €13 - Child / Youth / Student: €10 - Senior Plus : 7€.

Opening : From 02/12 to 14/04 daily between 8.30 am and 6 pm. ? Do not go down the alpine ski slopes at night - danger damage winch with cable from 6pm to 8.30am. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

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Free parking on route de Bachat-Bouloud or recommended 800/900 meters away on avenue du père Tasse.

Area : Grésivaudan

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