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Achard lake
Description
With an air of Canadian rocky mountains, this pretty mountain lake is easily visible from the Col de l'Infernet and Croix de Chamrousse in summer, and snow-covered in winter.
Lac Achard: 1,917 meters above sea level and 1.28 hectares in surface area.
It can be explored on foot or on snowshoes in winter. It consists of a main lake in the form of a series of small lakes that are in the process of being filled in (the exact name is Achard Lakes). In fine weather, you'll have an exceptional view of the Taillefer massif.
Lac Achard is part of the Espace Naturel Sensible (ENS) "Plateau de l'Arselle et lac Achard". It is also located in a Natura 2000 zone.
Fire, collecting wood, camping, gathering, fishing and swimming (even for dogs) are strictly forbidden (subject to fines). Dogs must be kept on a leash. Bivouacs are permitted from sunset to sunrise, from 7pm to 9am (except from May 1 to October 31 + Infernet area).
Please stay on the trails to preserve these fragile environments.
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Altimetric profile
Additional information
Updated by
Office du Tourisme de Chamrousse - 17/11/2025
www.chamrousse.com
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Price(s)
Free access.
Open period
All year round daily.
Contact
Phone : 04 76 89 92 65
Email : info@chamrousse.com
Website : https://www.chamrousse.com
Location complements
From Grenoble: car or bus + hike Resort road access: Rocade Sud > exit no. 2 "Uriage" > Route départementale 111 (RD 111) on the Luitel side. Recommended parking: main parking lot (P3), 390 avenue du Père Tasse (approx. 100 meters and 2 minutes' walk - pay attention in winter). Public transport - Chamrousse 1750 - Roche Béranger stop: - regular bus service all year round: N93 (to/from Grenoble), "Chamrousse 1750" stop [merging of former bus routes T87, Transaltitude and Destination neige Skibus / nature Estibus 707]. - bus line / shuttle on reservation weekdays excluding public holidays: Flexo 57 to/from Uriage [former TAD TouGo transport on demand - line G701]. - resort shuttle in winter and summer: "Centre Commercial (1750)" stop (to/from Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin and Chamrousse 1600 - plateau de l'Arselle/nordic area)
Reception complements
Lac Achard: Espace Naturel Sensible (ENS) Arselle-Achard site ❌ Prohibited: fire, camping, fishing and swimming, tree picking and cutting. ✔️ Authorized: bivouac from sunset to sunrise (except from May 1 to October 30 in periods of summer overcrowding), dogs on leash.
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Animals
Yes. Dogs on lead only
