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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Grenoble
Chapareillan

The heights of Chartreuse

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4.5

(2)

53

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The heights of Chartreuse

02:31

39.9km

1,140m

Road cycling

This route starts in Chapareillan, at the foot of the Chartreuse massif, and quickly gains altitude. A gradual climb leads you to the balcony roads of the eastern flank, with unobstructed views of the vineyards, the Isère Valley, and, beyond, the Belledonne massif.

Through quiet hamlets such as Bellecombe and…

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Last updated: April 29, 2025

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Saint-Blaise and Notre-Dame Church

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In the heart of Chapareillan, the Saint-Blaise and Notre-Dame church blends Romanesque, Gothic, and modern elements. Remodeled several times, it retains a massive square bell tower and a sober interior. …

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5.25 km

Chartreuse

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The small road of the Chartreuse balconies runs from Saint-Pancrasse to Chapareillan. Once past the Marcieu pass, it is very quiet in terms of car traffic. This is an area …

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23.6 km

Marcieu Pass

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The Col de Marcieu is located at an altitude of 1,060 meters. In winter, there is a small ski resort here.

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37.3 km

Touvet Castle

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Between Grenoble and Chambéry, the Château du Touvet stands facing Belledonne, in a landscape of plains and mountains. Behind its 18th-century façade, you'll discover a terraced park and a spectacular, listed water staircase.

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39.9 km

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37.0 km

2.85 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.6 km

667 m

655 m

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April 18, 2025

This route starts in Chapareillan, at the foot of the Chartreuse massif, and quickly gains altitude. A gradual climb leads you to the balcony roads of the eastern flank, with unobstructed views of the vineyards, the Isère Valley, and, beyond, the Belledonne massif.



Through quiet hamlets such as Bellecombe

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