Arselle plateau
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In winter or in summer, this loop path is very accessible and easy for the whole family. Explore the Arselle peatbog and its vews on the Taillefer.

Animal are allowed on a leashFamily-friendlyNearby public transport stopPanoramic viewMarked routeHiking quality label
Route labeled FFRandonnée
The characteristics of the route.
Chamrousse (38)
  • Distance 3.7 km
  • Elevation gain 70 m
  • Elevation lost 70 m
  • Min. elevation 1600 m
  • Max. elevation. 1652 m
  • Duration (depending on pace) 1h15
  • Marking Yes
Route:
From the Nordic ski chalet, take the large way in front of the restaurant. Leave the way to turn left on the path along the edge of the forest, around the peatbog.
Follow the south towards Arselle plateau, once on the grassland, you'll get a beautiful view on the Taillefer.
After a short walk upwards, a larger path brings you to the sign "La Lanse". Ignore the path uphill to the Achard lake and take the way on your left that'll bring you back to the starting point (follow the sign "plateau de l'Arselle").

The wetland is a sensitive ecosystem; please stay on the main paths and don't follow the potential tracks across the peatbog.

? Warning: the Arselle plateau is a protected area (peat bog classified as an APPB - Arrêtés Préfectoraux de Protection Biotope), so there are a few rules to respect to help protect it. Fire, wild camping, bivouac, picking and dumping of waste are strictly forbidden. Please stay on the path around it, it is forbidden to go on the plateau in order to preserve the fragile environment.
Marking : Yellow and green signs (PR)
Equipments : Public WC, Car park,

Delicate passages : No difficulties, but a damp environment. The Arselle peat bog is a sensitive natural area (ENS), so be sure to stay on the paths.

Admission fee : Free access.

Opening : All year round. Subject to favorable weather.
Area : Grésivaudan
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Services nearby
Arselle Peatbog (Preserved Natural Area)
Chamrousse
Romanche Museum
Livet-et-Gavet
Chamrousse Tourist Office
Chamrousse
Office Thermal et Touristique d'Uriage-les-Bains
Saint-Martin-d'Uriage
Taillefer Hut
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