Loop

à Merlas

Le col de la Charette

Straddling the Valdaine and Saint-Nicolas de Macherin valleys, this route offers a unique escape into the heart of the Voironnais hills. A key point on the hike, the pass connects these two valleys off the beaten track.

Bordered on both sides by steep paths, one wonders about the very possibility of passing a cart over this pass! The loop then plunges into the forests of Mount Baracuchet before ending near the lovely Lake Saint-Sixte, whose surroundings invite contemplation and a break.

Parking in the areaPedestrian sportsHiking route

LevelQuite DifficultDuration04:25Elevation660 D +Distance13,9 kmMax Altitude860 m

Pebbles, Earth, Hard coating (tar, cement, floor)

Yellow paint markup and directional posts at the main intersections (if there is no markup, stay on the main road).

Address

Parking
route de Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin
Hameau de Saint-Sixte
38620 Merlas

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