View of Lake Aiguebelette – Mont Grêle Viewpoint loop from Saint-Sulpice

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View of Lake Aiguebelette – Mont Grêle Viewpoint loop from Saint-Sulpice

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View of Lake Aiguebelette – Mont Grêle Viewpoint loop from Saint-Sulpice

07:03

17.3km

1,030m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.22 km for 222 m

After 9.56 km for 222 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.04 km

View of Lake Aiguebelette

Highlight • Viewpoint

A short detour from Col St. Michel will take you to this fantastic viewpoint, with stunning views over the lake and far to the west, weather permitting.

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3.37 km

Cliffs of Mont Grelle

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful huge cliffs in Mont Grelle.

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3.53 km

Saint-Michel Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

On the pass, there was, among other things, a chapel, a source and a kind of altar with a cross, the latter being still more or less intact on the way.

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6.32 km

Rock Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

A fun rock that has been decorated to make a head.

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7.76 km

Aiguebelette lake view

Highlight • Other

magnificent view of the lake !!!

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7.77 km

From a protruding rock slab you have a breathtaking view of the lake and to the west - perhaps the most beautiful view of Mont Grelle. But a lot of hikers know this, so you often meet other people here.

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8.28 km

Viewpoint

14.6 km

Crucifix Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

“Each of these crosses can tell its own story and what prompted people to erect “their” cross at this point. (...) These wayside crosses were erected as visible signs and …

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