ル・ヴェルスーの天然記念物・トップ16

From this cross there is a splendid view of the Chartreuse massif, the Grésivaudan valley towards Grenoble and Chambéry, the Belledonne massif and, as an added bonus, there are orientation tables. Super 👌!

Magnificent lake! Accessible to all! As a bonus, you'll find ibexes and a few marmots if you're lucky. For the more courageous, you can climb to an altitude of 2,900 m by continuing on the path with a magnificent view if the sky is clear!

A stunning summit with views of Mont Blanc. The two climbs from the Col des Ayes are relatively steep, but steel cables are installed at the more dangerous sections. The climb north via the Trou du Glaz is a bit longer and a bit easier. The climb east is a bit steeper and more exposed. The view is good, though.

Folatière with only 1 "l", sorry... This magnificent block of limestone is perfect for catching your breath and enjoying the scenery. It is not a collapsed block; on the contrary, it belongs to the Urgonian slab that rises higher up to the summit of the mountain. The grooves that sculpt it are due to the subtle differences in the nature and cementing of the grains of the rock (the hollow areas are those that crumble the most under the effect of freezing and thawing). They show that it has bedding, despite its often very massive appearance." extract from Geol-Alp

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Culminating at 2,062 meters above sea level, the Dent de Crolles is the second peak of Chartreuse. Accessible, it offers a vast panorama of the south of Chartreuse, the Belledonne massif and the Grésivaudan valley.

2nd highest peak in the Chartreuse. Looks impressive from afar with its sheer wall. There are 2 routes to go up there, the Trou du Glaz, and the pas de l'oeil. By the step of the eye from the Col des Ayes it is very steep at the beginning then on the balcony, then we arrive on the technical part with a chain to climb a small steep path. Be careful, this part is quite slippery on the stones and a little exposed in a fault in the cliff. Overall it's going well, you just have to be a little concentrated. The view at the top is amazing. The bivouac without tent is authorized there. Waking up in the early morning with the chamois is exceptional!

One of the many beautiful viewpoints found along the crossing of Belledonne.