Arselle plateau - Achard lake
Departure point: Plateau de l'Arselle reception hall - Chamrousse 1600.
Before you start your walk, take a moment to stop and enjoy the scenery.
For the round trip, allow 2h45 (5.4km).
The itinerary begins gently, taking in the Nordic ski trails before heading deep into the forest and beginning the ascent to Lake Achard.
⚠ Warning: the Arselle plateau is a protected area (peat bog classified APPB - Arrêtés Préfectoraux de Protection Biotope), so there are a few rules to observe to help protect it. Fires, wild camping, picking and dumping waste are strictly forbidden, and bivouacs are prohibited during the peak season between early May and late October. Please stay on the path that circles the area, as it is forbidden to go onto the plateau in order to preserve the fragile environment.
☆ 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
Public WC
Opening
From 15/06 to 01/10 daily.
Subject to snow conditions.
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Tips
Discovery of the flora, panoramic views
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Latitude : 45.099074
Longitude : 5.87658
Height : 1620
Chamrousse 1600
38410 Chamrousse
Go there
Station road access from Grenoble: Rocade Sud > exit no. 2 "Uriage" > Route départementale 111 (RD 111) on the Luitel side.
Park along the road, then take the pedestrian link from the lower or upper parking lot (approx. 20-minute walk) - bus access only.
Public transport - Chamrousse 1600 - Plateau de l'Arselle stop:
- resort shuttle: "Plateau de l'Arselle Domaine nordique (1600)" stop (to/from Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin and Chamrousse 17500 - Roche Béranger)
Public transport - Chamrousse 1750 - Roche Béranger stop:
- regular bus service all year round: N93 (to/from Grenoble), "Chamrousse 1750" stop [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 29/05/2026
by Office du Tourisme de Chamrousse
