Roche Veyrand - La Tournette Circular Loop

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A short hike in the heart of the Entremonts, offering stunning views from the summit and passing through beautiful meadows dotted with traditional old barns on the way back.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.26 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,742 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,742 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 4,662 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3,176 ft
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Description of the walk

Park at the Col de la Cluse.

(S/E) Leave the main road and take a forest track south-east towards “Roche Veyrand” (yellow markings).

(1) At the end of the forest track, at Col du Cucheron, continue along the path opposite, following the markings, and reach the Grand Jet junction.

(2) Leave the marked path on your left and head straight on towards "Roche Veyrand". Continue along the marked path to the summit.

(3) Turn back and return to the Grand Jet.

(2) Take the path on the right towards "La Tournette".

(4) At La Tournette, continue straight on the marked path towards "Le Platon".

(5) At Le Platon, take the path on the left towards the Col du Cucheron. Stay on the main path marked in yellow until you reach the Col du Cucheron.

(1) Turn right onto the forest road and head for the car park at Col de la Cluse (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,832 ft - Car park - Col de la Cluse
  2. 1 : mi 0.48 - alt. 3,993 ft - Col du Cucheron
  3. 2 : mi 1.71 - alt. 3,953 ft - Le Grand Jet
  4. 3 : mi 2.3 - alt. 4,662 ft - Roche Veyrand
  5. 4 : mi 3.65 - alt. 3,215 ft - La Tournette
  6. 5 : mi 4.06 - alt. 3,465 ft - Le Platon
  7. S/E : mi 5.26 - alt. 3,832 ft - Car park - Col de la Cluse

Notes

A fairly easy hike, ideal for enjoying stunning views with minimal elevation gain.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Karline73
Karline73

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I preferred to do the route in the opposite direction, as the views of the cliffs are more beautiful.
picnic spots are few and far between, and mostly in the forest.
It's a lovely walk, but for me it's not the best viewpoint in Chartreuse.

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elise.pasquier@sfr
elise.pasquier@sfr

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It’s a very easy walk up to Mont Veyrand, but after that you have to go down 400 metres and then back up 200 metres. It’s not that easy

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AudelineB
AudelineB

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route
Once you arrive at Roche Veyrand, take the time to walk up to the cross on the promontory, just a little way down; there’s a magnificent view of St Pierre d’Entremont and the valley!

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Lire7lynx3
Lire7lynx3

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

There is no car park at the Col de la Cluse and the road is narrow; shortly after the start of the hiking trail, there are a few options...
A short, easy hike to start with, but it ends with a good stretch of uphill walking! It’s great for a workout...
A pleasant route through the forest leading to a viewpoint overlooking Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, then back through bucolic countryside.
Used the GPX file after Le Platon (point 5) to confirm the direction.

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mick dupont
mick dupont

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

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