🏛️ Chamrousse

Chamrousse is a commune and a ski resort in the Isère department in Southeastern France. It is located in the Belledonne mountain range southeast of Grenoble. The commune was created in 1989 from parts of the communes Saint-Martin-d'Uriage, Vaulnaveys-le-Haut and Séchilienne. The ski resort is situated on the Recoin at 1,650 m (5,413 ft) and the Roche Béranger at 1,750 m (5,741 ft). The ski-lifts reach the Croix de Chamrousse at 2,253 m (7,392 ft), served by the Télécabine de la Croix gondola, and Roche Béranger. There are more than 90 km (56 mi) of downhill runs at Chamrousse and 24 ski lifts. There are 37 km (23 mi) of trails for cross-country skiing. Cross-country skiing can be practised from the opening of the resort to early or mid-April.