9 - Chamechaude on trail

Course of 27.9 km and 1997 m of elevation gain on the slopes of Chamechaude.

A red route that will appeal to runners seeking a stimulating challenge. This circuit takes you on the ascent to the iconic summit of Chamechaude, reaching an altitude of 2,082 meters.

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En pratique

  • Non disponible

Publics

  • Level red – hard

Animaux acceptés

  • Non disponible

You start on a slight incline on the road heading towards Perquelin until you reach the Pont du Giclard, where you begin the ascent (about 600 m of elevation gain) to the Col des Ayes, at the foot of the Dent de Crolles. After a short descent to the Col du Coq, you head towards the alpine pastures of L’Emeindra, navigating through a mix of forest paths and ridge lines, especially near the Col de la Faita.

At the Alpage de l’Emeindra, the path becomes less defined; a PDIPR post invites you to turn right towards the Habert de Chamechaude. Cross the meadow and descend to the chalet of L’Emeindra.

After crossing the alpine pasture, you arrive at the base of a steep ascent that leads you to the Habert de Chamechaude, situated at the foot of the Chamechaude cliffs. You’ll circle around these cliffs to ascend via the western slope. The final access to the summit involves a few cables. Congratulations, you’ve reached the highest peak of Chartreuse at 2082 m!

The descent back to Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse is pleasant, winding through the forest. Below the Bachassons cabin, take the path that descends straight ahead, leading to Fontenil, where you connect with a wide trail that joins route 8.

You’ll finish with a last short climb from the Diat leisure base, following alongside the Guiers Mort river.

Informations complémentaires

Langues parlées

  • French

Durée moyenne d'une visite groupée

  • 480h

Ouvertures

From 01/05 to 30/11.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Périodes

  • Autumn,
  • Summer,
  • Spring

Tarifs

Free access.

S'y rendre

Latitude : 45.33923

Longitude : 5.822283

Le Bourg
Chemin de Perquelin
38380 Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
S'y rendre
Chambéry Grenoble Bourg-d'Oisans Bourgoin-Jallieu Vienne Lyon Valence Gap

Information mise à jour le 13/11/2024
par Chartreuse Tourisme

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