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The Moucherotte
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Description
An emblematic route for the Grenoble inhabitants. The view of the Moucherotte is magnificent. One of the most beautiful views of Grenoble and its surroundings.
1, prendre la direction du Moucherotte (direction nord).">From the "La Sierre" car park 1, take the Moucherotte direction (northbound). Reach three ski lifts. At the "Combe des Virets" ski lift, follow the GR (red and white paint on the trees). After 15 minutes, take the right track (GR). 2 (1500 mètres – itinéraire de la GTV été et du GR).">In 25 minutes you can reach "Les Virets" 2 (1500 meters - itinerary of the summer GTV and the GR). Leave the path to the right. 3 (1605 mètres – GR 91 et tour des 4 montagnes).">After 40 minutes you reach "Les Ramées" 3 (1605 meters - GR 91 and tour of the 4 mountains). 4 (1645 mètres).">Continue to the "Merdaret" 4 (1645 meters). Leave on the right the path that leads to the Ramées shelter (0,9 Km - 15 minutes). 5 (1700 mètres).">After an hour of skiing, you reach the Combe de Saint-Nizier 5 (1700 meters). The summit of the Moucherotte can be seen in the distance along the ridge. Leave the road on the right and continue towards the Moucherotte. Walk the ridge line for 20 minutes and then reach the top by a short but steep climb.Go down following the climbing route. 5, prendre à gauche.">After 30 minutes of descent, back to the Combe de Saint-Nizier 5, turn left. After the sign, follow the southerly direction and stay in the unforested part. In 10 minutes you can reach the Ramées shelter (1620 meters). From the hut, continue in a southerly direction until you reach the climbing route. 1.">To join the parking of the Sierre 1.
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Public transport
By train : Grenoble train stationBy Bus:- With Skiligne service : shuttle service from Grenoble to Lans en Vercors with two options : single return ticket (11,15€) or pack bus return ticket/full day ski pass (21.00€).Departure at Grenoble train station to reach Lans en Vercors ski resort.More informations and booking on the website : Transaltitude/Skiligne - Free shuttle : From Grenoble take the regional buses line T64 ou T65 to Lans en Vercors. Then reach the ski resort with the free shuttle starting from the village centre.Leaving from the village of Lans (8 stops in the village centre and the nearest hamlets), a free shuttle bus runs to the Lans mountains, linking the Lans alpine ski area and the Allières Nordic ski area.The OùRA multimodal route planner provides information about all the connections between regional trains, urban transport and departmental bus lines: www.oura.com/by hitch hiking :Discover Rezo Pouce service with all the official stops on www.rezopouce.frcarpooling :Offer your services or book your carpooling on the regional Mov'Ici platform.
Advice
There is no difficulty with this route. The skier will simply have to master the techniques of descent. Attention the summit of the Moucherotte is on edge of cliffMore information on Nordic WalkingNordic walking is a respectful and responsible practice. Before you jump into the field, train yourself.
Advised parking
Parking of the Sierre
Access
From Grenoble, take the D106 road in the direction of Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte.Continue on the D106 towards Lans-en-Vercors. Before the village, at the place "Les Bernards" turn right, and follow the road to the snow stage. Parking in the "La Sierre" car park 1,400 meters.
Arrival
Snow Stage of Lans-en-Vercors
Ambiance
This route follows wide forest roads through very open landscapes. In the outward direction, you go around the plateau of Rows, while on the way back you cross it. At any time the scenery is breathtaking.
Departure
Snow Stage of Lans-en-Vercors
