The Bellefont Hut from the hamlet of Perquelin

Date of walk : Aug 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Hike completed on the outward journey only (descended via an alternative route that avoids the Chaos de Bellefont to finish at the Cascade du Guiers). Good condition and good signage, very little traffic.

Due to the landslide, the route has been changed: between (3) and (4), we deviate from the Visorando trail to continue through the forest. No dangerous or vertiginous passages (I myself am prone to vertigo).

As mentioned in another comment, the hut cannot be used as a stopping point as it is inhabited by the shepherd. There are many sheepdogs in the mountain pasture (a sign lists five or six names), which we did not encounter that day, but keep this in mind if you are afraid of dogs. Since you cannot stop at the hut, the hike is only really worthwhile if you climb up to the Bellefont Pass (splendid view).

Thanks to the author of the route!

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PLEASE NOTE: the hut in question now belongs to a shepherd, who asks not to be disturbed. Sheep, Dog (Patou, are you there? Where are you? Their names are written on a sign on the climb on the Col de la Saulce side. If you want to try to make friends...)

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Date of walk : Sep 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Hello,
We took this route on our way back from Chaos de Bellefont.
The landslide reported must be quite old, as the path has been rerouted to avoid it.
The route may be very slippery in wet weather

As for the spelling, I'm inclined to think Bellefont means Belle fontaine (spring).

GeeP

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Date of walk : Aug 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

Average interest in the hike if you stop at the hut. You absolutely must continue on to the Bellefont Pass, then the Bellefont Dome or the southern peak of Malissard (see other descriptions on the website), where you will have beautiful 360° views.
A very pleasant walk in the cool of the forest, despite the heatwave.
Follow the clearly visible yellow markings.
Please note, as already mentioned, there is a tricky section, even in dry weather, due to a landslide before the Col de Saulce

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Date of walk : Jul 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Route completed on 17/07/2023. Hot weather but the route is mostly in the shade 🙂. One slightly tricky section (just before the Col de la Sauce) due to a rockfall, but nothing dramatic (only to be attempted in dry weather, though!). We continued on to the Col de Bellefont (~ 45 minutes extra) for a beautiful view. The route is easy to follow with signposts and yellow markings

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Date of walk : Aug 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Hello,

One downside to the route is the rocky landslide on the cliffside. Keep an eye on the landslide situation...

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Date of walk : Aug 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

90% of the route is through forest... very welcome in this heatwave!
however, there are no trees at the finish line and it is impossible to park near the hut in summer as it is occupied by shepherds
easy, well-marked route + beautiful view at the end

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Date of walk : Aug 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Hike completed on 23/08/2022, detailed description, steep climb at times in the forest sheltered from the sun.
One comment, however: there is a difficult section following a landslide on the path before reaching the Col de la Saulce, between sections 3 and 4. People who are afraid of heights will find it very difficult to cross the obstacle and may even turn back, which is a shame because when you reach the Bellefont hut, the site is magnificent, even more so if you continue the hike to the Col de Bellefont.

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Date of walk : Jul 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A lovely hike that we extended to the Bellefont Pass (adding about 250 metres of elevation gain) because we were disappointed by the view, which is not 359° as indicated but rather 180°.
At the pass, there was a beautiful view. It is possible to continue on to the nearby Dôme de Bellefont, but we gave up because of strong gusts of wind.

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Date of walk : Jul 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Please note that Bellefont is spelled with a T, not a D. Clearly, someone in the mountains takes this very seriously and has angrily scribbled over all the signposts to make this correction

The yellow markings have probably been redone since the description was written, because I found them so obvious and easy to follow that I didn't even consult the map (let alone the GPS track). During this heatwave, the cool climb through the forest is a delight... The scree mentioned in previous comments just requires a little caution in dry weather but must become downright treacherous in the rain: be careful! The additional climb to the Bellefont Pass is a must: the first few metres of this ascent are a little daunting when you realise that those tiny silhouettes in the distance are actually the goal... but the switchbacks climb steadily and quickly, and the magnificent view of the Marcieu valley quickly makes you forget the effort. Personally, I pushed on a little further up to the Dôme de Bellefont, to the right of the pass (i.e. towards the east), which offers an incredible panorama of the Grésivaudan and the Belledonne range (with this variant, you reach an altitude difference of 1,000 metres).

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Date of walk : Sep 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Lovely hike. Magnificent views from the Bellefond hut.

Warm welcome

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Date of walk : Jul 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

hike completed today, 22/07/2019, cool sunshine at the pass, pleasant during a heatwave, no difficulties.

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Date of walk : May 26, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Catastrophic attempt last Saturday (24 May)
Mud everywhere and a kilo of mud stuck to each foot – it really wasn't the right day
To be repeated when it's drier
At the same time, hikes in May... it's often like that

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Date of walk : Sep 03, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful hike offering stunning views of the Chartreuse peaks. I can confirm that the path just before the Col de Saulce is difficult to navigate due to the detour caused by the landslide. Walking sticks are a great help in overcoming this difficulty.

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Date of walk : Aug 09, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful hike, mostly shaded.
Be sure to walk the last 250 metres of elevation gain to the Bellefond Pass, where you can enjoy a magnificent view.
3 hours for the ascent, 2 hours for the descent.
Dip your feet in the cool water of the stream.

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