The Granier
Mont Granier via Pas des Barres
Hard
Difficulty
6 h 00
Duration
1 924 M
Altitude
1 000 M
Elevation
Description
Granier stands as the pinnacle of the northern region of Chartreuse, towering at an altitude of 1933 meters. It offers an exceptional view of the Chambéry gap, the Bauges massif, Mont Blanc, and other peaks of the Chartreuse range. This loop hike allows you to reach the summit via the Pas des Barres, a fissure equipped with cables and ladders that cross the cliff, and descend through the Balme à Colon, a cave that goes under the mountain. It is a sporty and aerial hike, reserved for experienced hikers who are not susceptible to vertigo.
Access
Coordinates:
45.44091, 5.906333
Start at the La Plagne parking lot, located in the municipality of Entremont-le-Vieux.
Ascent to the Col de l'Alpette through a steep trail in the forest.
Crossing of the Alpette valley up to the Pas des Barres.
Ascent to the Granier plateau via the Pas des Barres, equipped with cables and ladders.
Crossing the plateau up to the Granier summit, and further to the cross dominating the valley.
Return to the plateau via the same path, followed by a descent to the Balme à Colon through a very steep trail.
Passage through the Bear's Cave, which crosses the cliff.
Descent through the forest to Granges-du-Priz, and then to the hamlet of La Plagne.
Return to the parking lot via the road.
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Comments
Alice
Lovely hike with a magnificent view of the lake. The trail is well-marked and not too challenging. Highly recommended!
Bob
Pleasant hike but a bit monotonous. The lake is beautiful, but there's not much variety in the landscapes. The path is sometimes crowded with bicycles.
Charlie
Superb hike! The lake is splendid, and the route is diverse and interesting. You pass by viewpoints, villages, chapels, waterfalls... Plenty to enjoy!