The three Chamrousse climbs
Discover the three different routes that make up the Les Fous de Chamrousse challenge: via Seiglières, Prémol and Luitel.
1. Via Seiglières
Distance: 21.7 km • Elevation: 1,385 m • Avg. gradient: 6.4%
This classic climb from Uriage takes you to the summit of Chamrousse via the main road.
2. Via Col Luitel
Distance: 18.44 km • Elevation: 1,429 m • Avg. gradient: 7.8%
The climb from Séchilienne via Col Luitel is the steepest and most difficult of the three. A challenge for climbers with sections over 10%.
3. Via Prémol
Distance: 19.19 km • Elevation: 1,381 m • Avg. gradient: 7.2%
This variant passes through Prémol and joins the resort at 1,750 m.
Route suggestions
From Grenoble Porte de France
Start from the center of Grenoble and reach Uriage-les-Bains via the cycle path and the Combe de Gières.
From Uriage-les-Bains
Climb via Seiglières first, then Luitel second and finally Prémol third.