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

1/ From the Maison Forestière de l'Oullaz, head towards Le Grand Châtelard along the forest track.
2/ Continue until you reach Sur La Balme. The trail then winds through the mountain pastures to reach the Grand Châtelard summit at 2143 m.
The Grand Châtelard has several interesting geological features.
3/ Return to the Maison Forestière de l'Oullaz via the same route.

Itinerary

Daily duration : 3h 30m
Distance : 8.6 km
Change in altitude : 600 m
Change in altitude (uphill) : 600 m
Change in altitude (downhill) : 600 m
Maximum altitude : 2130 m
Type of itinerary : Aller-retour
Marked itinerary : Balisé
Topographical guide references : Topo Guide Massif Arvan-Villards, Balades et randonnées, Villarembert, Le Corbier, La Toussuire, Saint-Pancrace, Les Bottières, Jarrier, 38 circuits tous niveaux. 5€ Disponible dans les 3 bureaux de l'Office de tourisme Montagnicimes : Albiez-Montrond, Les Bottières et Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne Carte + Top Guide = 10€
Map references : Carte avec données IGN, Massif Arvan-Villards, Balades et randonnées, Vallée de l'Arvan et des Villards. 42 circuits commentés, 650 km d'itinéraires balisés. 7€ Disponible dans les 3 bureaux de l'Office de tourisme Montagnicimes : Albiez-Montrond, Les Bottières et Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne Carte + Top Guide = 10€
Types of terrain : Stone, Ground, Not suitable for strollers

Further information

Publics : Level red – hard, Walkers/hikers

Access map and contacts

Maison forestière de l'Oullaz
73300 Jarrier

Itinerary

PLAN Tracé GPS le Grand Chatelard
DOC Fiche rando
Localization supplement

On the heights of Jarrier, 4 kms from the village. Parking Maison Forestière de l'Oullaz.

Opening hours

From 01/04 to 30/11.
Subject to favorable weather.

Prices

Free access.

Information updated on 07/10/2024 by Montagnicimes Office de tourisme Intercommunal