Chamechaude – Col de Porte (1326 m) loop from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Grenoble

Le Sappey-En-Chartreuse

Chamechaude – Col de Porte (1326 m) loop from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse

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Chamechaude – Col de Porte (1326 m) loop from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse

07:17

17.7km

1,070m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 8.15 km for 59 m

After 9.55 km for 299 m

After 11.2 km for 59 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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33 m

Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful village with a beautiful campsite

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3.96 km

A true colossus of stone, Chamechaude is the highest peak in the entire Chartreuse massif with its 2082 meters above sea level. Climbing to its summit requires several hours of walking from Sappey-en-Chartreuse or from the car park at its feet. From its summit, you will be able to observe a 360 ° view of the entire Chartreuse, Belledonne, Vercors and Alps massif. In windy weather, the summit can be swept by fairly strong gusts. The last meters of ascent require a little semi-climbing effort before reaching the cross at its summit.

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5.51 km

Habert of Chamechaude

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful little unguarded cabin accessible all year round except during the summer season when it is reserved for shepherds. Dominated by the Chamechaude, it offers a beautiful view of the highest point of the Chartreuse.

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7.69 km

View of the Chartreuse Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.15 km

Exceptional rock

Highlight • Other

8.15 km

La Folatière Monolith

Highlight • Natural Monument

Folatière with only 1 "l", sorry...
This magnificent block of limestone is perfect for catching your breath and enjoying the scenery.
It is not a collapsed block; on the contrary, it belongs to the Urgonian slab that rises higher up to the summit of the mountain.
The grooves that sculpt it are due to the subtle differences in the nature and cementing of the grains of the rock (the hollow areas are those that crumble the most under the effect of freezing and thawing). They show that it has bedding, despite its often very massive appearance." extract from Geol-Alp

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9.60 km

Chamechaude

Highlight • Summit

Chamechaude is the highest peak of the Chartreuse massif at 2082m and as such is an exceptional place for views of the entire region. The fauna and flora will not disappoint you either, do not forget to look.

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12.3 km

Forêt sectionale de Montquaix

Forest

13.6 km

Col de Porte (1326 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Porte de Grenoble is 15 kilometers long with a total elevation gain of 1088 meters. The average slope is 7.2% with maximum slopes of 14.9%.

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