Chamechaude

Grenoble

Palaquit - Chamechaude - Route du Col de Porte - La Tronche

Hiking Severe

Distance: 21 km
Ascent: 969 m
Descent: 1.9 km
Duration: 5-6 hrs

Low Point: 210 m
High Point: 2.1 km
Gradient: 15˚

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features extreme exposure and is typically done between March and October. From a low point of 210 m to the maximum altitude of 2.1 km, the route covers 21 km, 969 vertical metres of ascent and 1918 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Palaquit - Chamechaude - Route du Col de Porte - La Tronche

Difficulty

Severe

Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.

Extreme Exposure

Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.

Remoteness

Away from help but easily accessed.