Col de Marolay - Le Grand Truc path
Col du Marolay - Grand truc @LaToussuire Cliclac Photos
Col de Marolay - Le Grand Truc path OT
Col de Marolay - Le Grand Truc path Clic Clac Photos
Col de Marolay - Le Grand Truc path Clic Clac Photos
Col de Marolay - Le Grand Truc path Clic Clac Photos
During this walk, enjoy a stunning view on Belledonne moutain range, Villards valley, Glandon saddle (1924 m) and Maurienne valley.
The "Grand Truc" area is locally known for its pastures covered in flowers and welcomes numerous herds. Red level hike
Departure: Tourist Office - La Toussuire
Distance and duration: 9 km - 3h30
Difference in height: 509 m
From the tourist office, take the main shopping street on the left (RD78)
Follow "Col du Marolay"
At the top of the street, follow the signs "Le Grand Truc par le Col du Marolay".
Go up in direction of "Col du Marolay" by the path, by "Les Ravières"
From the saddle, turn right in direction of "Le Grand Truc" by "Col de Chaput" and "Montagne de Côte Brune".
The path is on a crest.
From "Le Grand Truc", go back to La Toussuire by "Sous el Grand Truc" and "Crêt Morandet" following the crest.
From this junction, leave the crest and go down by the path in direction of La Toussuire (Hôtel "Le Grand Truc") by "Sur la Lauzaz"
Distance and duration: 9 km - 3h30
Difference in height: 509 m
From the tourist office, take the main shopping street on the left (RD78)
Follow "Col du Marolay"
At the top of the street, follow the signs "Le Grand Truc par le Col du Marolay".
Go up in direction of "Col du Marolay" by the path, by "Les Ravières"
From the saddle, turn right in direction of "Le Grand Truc" by "Col de Chaput" and "Montagne de Côte Brune".
The path is on a crest.
From "Le Grand Truc", go back to La Toussuire by "Sous el Grand Truc" and "Crêt Morandet" following the crest.
From this junction, leave the crest and go down by the path in direction of La Toussuire (Hôtel "Le Grand Truc") by "Sur la Lauzaz"
History, culture and heritage
Le Grand Truc: the word "truc" means "curved summit"
Itinerary
Daily duration :
3h 30m
Distance :
9 km
Change in altitude :
509 m
Change in altitude (uphill) :
509 m
Change in altitude (downhill) :
509 m
Maximum altitude :
1199 m
Type of itinerary :
Boucle
Marked itinerary :
Balisé
Details about signage :
Yelloow signs with direction and walking time
Topographical guide references :
Buy our 30 walks guide at La Toussuire Tourist Office (€5).
Area: Villarembert, Le Corbier, Fontcouverte, La Toussuire, Saint Pancrace, Les Bottières, Jarrier
Types of terrain :
Not suitable for strollers
Benefits
Services
- Pets welcome
Further information
Pets allowed :
Yes - On your way, you may see cows or sheeps pens. Please, be careful of guarding dogs
Spoken languages :
Publics :
Walkers/hikers, Level bue - Medium
Adapted tourism :
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Prices
Free access. Prices for the chairlift on the PDF opposite.
Get to the path for free going up walking.
Information updated on 27/05/2024 by Office de Tourisme de La Toussuire
