Start out from Uriage-les-Bains where the marked ascent to Col de Chamrousse follows the last 19 km of the 13th stage of the 2014 Tour de France that started in Saint-Étienne.
A long, steady climb in the shade of the fir trees.
Col de Chamrousse - mountain pass
38410 VAULNAVEYS-LE-HAUTAt the roundabout near Uriage golf course, take the D111 to Chamrousse. On arrival in Chamrousse near Roche Béranger - Chamrousse 1750, turn right onto Rue des Essendolles then continue along Avenue du Père Tasse to Chamrousse pass at an altitude of 1,795 m.
Free access.
From 01/05 to 31/10.
Subject to favorable weather.
Several public transport lines serve Uriage from Grenoble:
- regular bus service: N93 (to/from Grenoble) [merger of former bus lines T87, Transaltitude].
- seasonal bus service (summer and winter): Destination neige ou nature [former Skibus / Estibus 707]
Vehicles on these routes are equipped with bike racks. Please enquire in advance.