Chamrousse 1750 - Lac Achard
Before your visit
Achard lake natural site: peak season (May to October). Specific regulations by municipal by-law: fire, wood gathering, camping, gathering, fishing and swimming (even for dogs) are strictly forbidden (subject to fines). Dogs must be kept on a leash.
Departure point: Chamrousse 1750 Tourist Office - Roche Béranger.
This hike, suitable for young and old alike, will delight the whole family.
In an exceptional setting, you'll reach the edge of Lake Achard and its breathtaking view of the Taillefer.
Take the time to stop and soak up the silence, discover the wildlife awareness panels, contemplate the view and observe the thousand and one wonders nature has to offer: hundred-year-old pine, crossbill, houseleek, spider's web....
Round trip: 2h30 (5.2km)
As Lac Achard is located in a Natura 2000 zone, we remind you that burning, camping, fishing and swimming are strictly forbidden (subject to fines). Bivouacs are prohibited from May 1 to October 31 + Infernet sector.
Please stay on the trails to preserve fragile environments.
☆ The little extra: the "hiking star" summer medal for children!
On presentation of a photo taken at the hiking site, brave little hikers will be awarded a named diploma + possible purchase of the "lac Achard" silver star to hang proudly on the backpack (on sale for €3 at Tourist Offices).
Route details
Pets welcome
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Public WC,
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Parking nearby
Opening
From 15/04 to 29/11 daily.
Please note:
before June and after October, trail markers may be removed in preparation for winter.
More details
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Go there
Latitude : 45.11052
Longitude : 5.876406
Height : 1750
Chamrousse 1750
38410 Chamrousse
Go there
Public transport - stop Chamrousse 1750 - Roche Béranger :
- regular bus service all year round: N93 (to/from Grenoble), stop "Chamrousse 1750" [merger of former bus routes T87, Transaltitude and Destination nature Skibus / Estibus 707].
- bus line / shuttle on reservation weekdays excluding public holidays: Flexo 57 to/from Uriage [former TAD TouGo transport on demand - line G701].
- winter season resort shuttle: "Centre Commercial (1750)" stop (to/from Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin and Chamrousse 1600 - plateau de l'Arselle/nordic area)
Further information at https://www.itinisere.fr
Information updated on 11/08/2025
by Office du Tourisme de Chamrousse
