Ski de randonnée depuis le Rieu Claret / Belledonne
The famous passes for cyclists are no less so for spring skiers: an easily accessible high-altitude departure for unmissable routes.
To reach Rieu Claret, after the Grand Maison lake, you have to wait for the official opening of the road, because, even if the natural snow clearing works, the road remains blocked until May (www.savoie-route.fr).
This area is a must for the panorama. The Etendard refuge, very often open, opens the doors to the St-Sorlin glacier to offer you (among other things) the summit of Etendard, the “boss” of the Grandes Rousses massif (boss no. 2… after Pic Bayle).
SUGGESTED HIKE from Rieu Claret
> “Classic” day trips
– Rocher Blanc (2927 m) + 1180 m
This is the great spring classic: the summit of Rocher Blanc via the Col de l'Amiante is an unmissable outing for those who like to get up early (it gets very hot at this time of year). The view from this Belledonne belvedere is well worth the early wake-up time!
– Pic de l’Agnelin (2740 m) +1050 m
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
> Where to get supplies: at Allemond : bakery, supermarket, restaurants.
– At the Rivier d'Allemond : Ferme du Rivier (cheese) 06 27 34 18 19.
– Saint Sorlin d'Arves: bakery, mini-market, restaurants.
> Where to sleep: Allemond : hotel, guest rooms, lodges.
OLLE / BELLEDONNE WATER SECTOR
As soon as you enter Oisans from Grenoble, the Eau d'Olle valley attracts you... To end up haunting you: so many possibilities, so much beauty! The routes extend from the village ofAllemond until col de la Croix de Fer, from the foothills of the Belledone massif to those of the Grandes Rousses massif.
Belledonne is the mountain of the people of Grenoble. This horizon of sharp peaks titillates city dwellers all week long and every weekend, the peaks cause a small exodus from the city to the mountains. But on the Oisans side, with a ski-in ski-out in the Eau d'Olle valley, we are well mountain huted from the crowds.
The etymology of Belledonne is controversial: the name comes from “bella donna” because the monumental silhouette of the Grand Pic evoked for the Piedmontese workers the Virgin carrying the child. The Gauls said “belo” for strong or powerful. It was necessary to do that to describe this solid crystalline massif 60 km long, with broad shoulders but narrow hips of only 10 km.
Its highest point, the Grand Pic de Belledonne, tickles 3000 m. It sometimes has the arrogant allure of the Patagonian Fitz Roy or a black virgin, depending on your point of view. A true natural barrier, a citadel of schist, gneiss (and a little granite all the same), Belledonne is one of the wildest French massifs.
/!\ IMPORTANT
Ski touring is a risky activity under the responsibility of each practitioner. Follow the ANENA safety instructions: anena.org
This area is a must for the panorama. The Etendard refuge, very often open, opens the doors to the St-Sorlin glacier to offer you (among other things) the summit of Etendard, the “boss” of the Grandes Rousses massif (boss no. 2… after Pic Bayle).
SUGGESTED HIKE from Rieu Claret
> “Classic” day trips
– Rocher Blanc (2927 m) + 1180 m
This is the great spring classic: the summit of Rocher Blanc via the Col de l'Amiante is an unmissable outing for those who like to get up early (it gets very hot at this time of year). The view from this Belledonne belvedere is well worth the early wake-up time!
– Pic de l’Agnelin (2740 m) +1050 m
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
> Where to get supplies: at Allemond : bakery, supermarket, restaurants.
– At the Rivier d'Allemond : Ferme du Rivier (cheese) 06 27 34 18 19.
– Saint Sorlin d'Arves: bakery, mini-market, restaurants.
> Where to sleep: Allemond : hotel, guest rooms, lodges.
OLLE / BELLEDONNE WATER SECTOR
As soon as you enter Oisans from Grenoble, the Eau d'Olle valley attracts you... To end up haunting you: so many possibilities, so much beauty! The routes extend from the village ofAllemond until col de la Croix de Fer, from the foothills of the Belledone massif to those of the Grandes Rousses massif.
Belledonne is the mountain of the people of Grenoble. This horizon of sharp peaks titillates city dwellers all week long and every weekend, the peaks cause a small exodus from the city to the mountains. But on the Oisans side, with a ski-in ski-out in the Eau d'Olle valley, we are well mountain huted from the crowds.
The etymology of Belledonne is controversial: the name comes from “bella donna” because the monumental silhouette of the Grand Pic evoked for the Piedmontese workers the Virgin carrying the child. The Gauls said “belo” for strong or powerful. It was necessary to do that to describe this solid crystalline massif 60 km long, with broad shoulders but narrow hips of only 10 km.
Its highest point, the Grand Pic de Belledonne, tickles 3000 m. It sometimes has the arrogant allure of the Patagonian Fitz Roy or a black virgin, depending on your point of view. A true natural barrier, a citadel of schist, gneiss (and a little granite all the same), Belledonne is one of the wildest French massifs.
/!\ IMPORTANT
Ski touring is a risky activity under the responsibility of each practitioner. Follow the ANENA safety instructions: anena.org
Location details
Join Allemont and at the Verney dam follow “Col du Glandon”. Pass the Rivier d'Allemont then continue to the Grand Maison lake. The place called Rieu Claret is on the left at the end of the lake (parking at the side of the road).
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