Le Grand Châtelard

From the mountain pastures to the summit of Jarrier. This hike through forests and mountain pastures takes you to the Grand Châtelard, the highest point in the commune. At the summit, you'll enjoy a 360° view of the valleys and the Arvan-Villards massif.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Departure: Maison Forestière de l'Oullaz.

1/ Head for Le Grand Châtelard on the forest track.

2/ Continue until you reach Sur La Balme. The path then winds through the mountain pastures to reach the summit of Grand Châtelard at 2143 m.

3/ Return to the Maison Forestière de l'Oullaz by the same route.

Itinerary

Daily duration : 4h
Distance : 8.9 km
Change in altitude : 705 m
Change in altitude (uphill) : 705 m
Change in altitude (downhill) : 705 m
Maximum altitude : 2120 m
Type of itinerary : Aller-retour
Marked itinerary : Balisé
Topographical guide references : Topoguide Pays des aiguilles d'Arves - le Corbier, la Toussuire, les Bottières et Jarrier available for €5 at Explore Maurienne Tourist Offices during our opening hours.
Map references : IGN map: n°3435ET: Valloire - Aiguilles d'Arves/Col du Galibier n°3335 ET: Bourg d'Oisans/ l'Alpe d'Huez.

Benefits

Services

  • Pets welcome

Further information

Pets allowed : Yes - Pets allowed on leash only.
Publics : Level red – hard

Access map and contacts

Maison forestière de l'Oullaz
73300 Jarrier

Itinerary

PLAN Tracé GPS le Grand Chatelard
DOC Fiche rando
Opening hours

Open every day.
Subject to favorable weather.

Prices

Free access.

Information updated on 16/08/2025 by Office de tourisme Intercommunal Cœur de Maurienne