Le Col de la Ruchère
Description
Starting from the Nordic site of La Ruchère (between St Pierre d'Entremont and St Christophe sur Guiers), a secret, intimate route with views of the summits not to be missed. At the Col de la Ruchère you can admire Chamechaude, the Grand and Petit Som.
From the Nordic site of la Ruchère, by pass the building by the right side to enter the forest. When you will reach the Col de la Ruchère, admire the le Petit Som, le Grand Som et Chamechaude, the highest peak of Chartreuse. For the way back, follow the same path before turning right at Pré Geryet. You pass near a Habert ( a house for shepherd during summer time) before meeting Granges Molyat and turning left to come back to the Nordic site.
Technical informations
6 km
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max. 1445 m
min. 1114 m
290 m
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Style : Balade Public : FamilyOccasional hikers | ||||
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Coopérative laitière des Entremonts
Producers in this small part of mountain, we are proud to offer different kind of cheese made from the milk of our cows feed with grass and hay.
Cave Bear Museum
Centre Nordique de la Ruchère
Located between 1165 and 1450 m of altitude, with 35km of cross-country ski trails groomed for alternating and skating, it is a real plateau relief unique in the Chartreuse massif that welcomes you!. The green, blue, yellow, red and black trails open up to you and lead to the magnificent meadows of Les Riondettes and Arpison. Four snowshoe itineraries of varying difficulty are entirely marked out by a team of mountain and Nordic skiing professionals. The snowshoeing itineraries : La pointe du Frou, 5 km Tour des Riondettes, 7km The Col de la Ruchère, 9 km The Belvédère d'Arpison, 13 km The network of varied trails leads through spruce undergrowth and soothing glades. Magnificent views from the Riondettes and Arpison lookouts.
Date and time
- From 15/12/2024 to 10/03/2025
- From 15/12/2025 to 10/03/2026
Additional information
Environments
Mountain location
Mountain view
Updated by
Chartreuse Tourisme - 03/05/2024
www.chartreuse-tourisme.com/
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Open period
From 15/12 to 10/03.
Subject to favorable weather.
Contact
Phone : 04 76 88 62 08
Email : info@coeurchartreuse-tourisme.com
Website : www.chartreuse-tourisme.com/territoires/coeur-de-chartreuse/
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