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Col de Pré Long (1189m) walks
Jean small pass Refuge
This is a beautiful hike in the Belledonne Massif, where you can admire beautiful waterfalls, explore a wild valley and get close to the last glacier in the massif. The view from the refuge overlooks the Grésivaudan valley, from the Chartreuse massif to the Vercors massif.
Lac Blanc from the Col de Pré Long
Lac Blanc is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful lakes in the Belledonne massif with its turquoise colour. This hike offers the best of Belledonne: forests, torrents, scree slopes, mountain pastures and mineral landscapes. The beauty of the landscapes along the route makes up for the somewhat strenuous climb.
Walks near Col de Pré Long (1189m)
Lac Blanc – Lac de Crop – Pont de la Betta
The second stage of this Tour du Grand Replomb takes you through a rocky landscape with a steep descent towards Lac de Crop.
Refuge de la Pra – Refuge Jean Collet
A challenging day’s hike connecting two iconic mountain huts in the Belledone massif. Chamois, moraines and lakes will punctuate the route.
Pont de la Betta - Lac Blanc
First stage of this lovely circular route in Belledonne, with the magnificent mountain lake, Lac Blanc, as the final backdrop.
Sept Laux Day 1
A very beautiful stage in the Belledonne Massif, starting from the mountain pastures, which takes us through a mineral world to a setting of tranquillity on the edge of the Sept Laux (seven lakes).
Chamrousse - Refuge de la Pra
Well known to Grenoble residents, this hike offers superb views of all the surrounding mountains, including Chartreuse, Vercors, Grandes Rousses, Taillefer and Belledonne. As soon as you arrive at the top of the cable car, your gaze is drawn to La Meije, which looks so close.⚠️ This hike can only be done on foot from 30 June to 1 October ⚠️
La Botte
A unique hike off the beaten track, featuring an ascent of La Botte (2,248 m), a descent along undulating ridges to Lac de l’Infernet, and a circumnavigation of the pass of the same name across wide, sloping meadows. The route then joins the classic trail to Lac Achard. Stunning views throughout the hike. Please note: see the ‘Practical Information’ section.
Croix de Chamrousse - Refuge de la Pra
An easy hike to start your Belledone traverse gently. No fewer than four lakes dot the route, most of which are suitable for swimming and/or a nap. This description treats the hike as a one-way trip, but a day trip (there and back) is also possible.A more challenging alternative is available; see here
Crossing the Montagne des Quatre Seigneurs
There are countless route options in this forested area on the outskirts of the Grenoble conurbation, delighting both walkers and mountain bikers alike. The advantage of this route, linking the village of Saint-Martin-d’Uriage to Eybens, is that it offers varied views, first of the Belledonne massif and then of the “capital of the Alps”, dominated by the Vercors and the Chartreuse.