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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Grenoble
Voreppe

Monastery – Chalais Needle loop from Mont-Saint-Martin

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Grenoble
Voreppe

Monastery – Chalais Needle loop from Mont-Saint-Martin

Hard

9

riders

Monastery – Chalais Needle loop from Mont-Saint-Martin

02:16

15.3km

910m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.16 km for 1.11 km

After 9.75 km for 2.64 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.14 km

Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

2

7.67 km

Chalais Needle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Magnificent view of the Voreppe valley, just opposite the Dent de Moirans.

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3

8.79 km

Route de Chalais

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Altitude 930m.

The road leads to the Monastery of Notre-Dame de Chalais, and ends in a cul-de-sac.

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4

9.06 km

Monastère Notre-Dame de Chalais

Highlight • Religious Site

Listed as a historic monument, this building was built by monks in 1101. Accessible by car, it is an ideal starting point for many trails.

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5

9.22 km

Monastère de Chalais

Highlight • Religious Site

6

10.9 km

Descent from Chalais via Les Ouillières

Highlight (Segment) • Other

A classic close to home

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B

15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.41 km

3.92 km

1.25 km

856 m

783 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

2.85 km

2.72 km

2.08 km

1.92 km

929 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,020 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Friday 16 October

17°C

11°C

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