Croix de Chamrousse - Robert lakes from Lessines
Departure: Croix gondola arrival (from Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin)
Please note that the gondola is only open in July and August and on certain weekends in June and September (otherwise it is a minimum 2.5 hour walk up the hill).
Follow the path down to the Col des Trois Fontaines, then to the Col de la Botte. Descend to the left towards the Col des Lessines, then follow the signs to the Robert lakes. Be careful, the last section between the Col des Lessines and the lakes is relatively complex, with rocky passages.
VARIATION: Robert lakes via the track under the chairlift (1.6km 45 minutes; D+10/D-250). Caution: no markings.
Vigilance: the Chamrousse shepherd uses dogs to herd his flock (but not patous). To ensure that mountain goers and shepherds can get on well together, please follow a few instructions. Don't cross the herd, don't try to pet or feed the dogs or the herd, don't make sudden gestures or throw things that might frighten the dog, don't start running and avoid taking photos from too close...
☆ 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 "lacs Robert" gold star to hang proudly on the backpack (on sale for €3 at Tourist Offices).
Route details
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Pets welcome,
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Restaurant,
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Accessible via ski lift
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Public WC,
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Picnic area,
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Orientation board
Opening
From 15/06 to 30/09 daily.
Please note that the cable car is only open in July and August and on certain weekends in June and September (otherwise it is a minimum 2.5 hour walk up the hill).
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Robert lakes
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Elevation 10m
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Croix de Chamrousse footpaths and lookouts - winter
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La Croix gondola lift
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Belvedere / rooftop Grenoble à la Croix de Chamrousse
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Panoramic Park - Croix de Chamrousse developments
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Go there
Latitude : 45.125683
Longitude : 5.903771
Height : 2250
Chamrousse 2250
38410 Chamrousse
Go there
Resort road access from Grenoble: Rocade Sud > exit no. 2 "Uriage" > Route départementale 111 (RD 111) Seiglières side.
Recommended parking: parking Henry Duhamel (P7), avenue Henry Duhamel (200 meters and about 2 minutes' walk from the gondola).
Access from Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin via the La Croix gondola.
Public transport - Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin stop:
- regular bus service all year round: N93 (to/from Grenoble), "Chamrousse 1650" stop [merger of former T87, Transaltitude, Destination nature Skibus / Estibus 707].
Good to know - another stop less than 500m away (Place de Belledonne, near the Tourist Office):
- bus line / shuttle by reservation on weekdays excluding public holidays: Flexo 57 (to/from Uriage), "Chamrousse - Le Recoin" stop [former TAD TouGo - line G701].
Information updated on 13/04/2026
by Office du Tourisme de Chamrousse
