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Belvédère des Riondettes on a trail

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Trail route in Saint-Christophe-sur-Guiers
6.8 km
1h 10min
Very easy
  • A trail loop through the heart of the Chartreuse forest, dotted with forest tracks and narrower paths. The Belvédère des Riondettes offers a perfect stop to enjoy the panoramic view of the Guiers Valley.

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  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    Starting from the La Ruche à Gîter lodge, take the path on the right that leads into the forest. At the intersection with a forest track, continue left, staying on the same wide path. At each junction, you will find the green trail markers No. 21 to guide you along the forest track.

    At the PDIPR Forêt du Quartier signpost, turn right towards the Belvédère des Riondettes, where you can enjoy a stunning view of the Guiers Valley at your feet. To continue, facing the valley, take the small path along the ridge to your left. On this relatively steep trail, feel free to walk if needed.

    At the PDIPR Col de la Sariette signpost, turn left onto a wilder, rockier section of the trail. At the next intersection with a new forest track, continue left and then straight ahead to explore the Riondettes and its meadow, used as cross-country skiing tracks in winter.

    A short stretch on the road brings you to the PDIPR Les Riondettes signpost, where you will follow the Centre Nordique direction to the right. You will follow the stream for a few kilometers before crossing the Pré de la Morte meadow, taking a wider track to the left. At the next signpost with an arrow, turn right onto a trail that will lead you to the PDIPR Le Cerney signpost, where you will turn left, still heading towards the Centre Nordique.

    At the Alt 1280 signpost, follow the direction towards the Centre Nordique, which you will soon reach.
  • Departure
    Saint-Christophe-sur-Guiers
  • Difference in height
    302.164 m
  • Plain text period
    All year round.

    Subject to favorable weather.
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
302 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1381 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1165 m
  • Total positive elevation : 302 m
  • Total negative elevation : -302 m
  • Max positive elevation : 98 m
  • Min positive elevation : -40 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Restaurant
    • Coach parking
    • Parking nearby
    • Free car park
    • Car park
    • Picnic area
  • Services
    • Motorhomes allowed
    • Accommodation
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