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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Grenoble
Le Freney-D'Oisans

Lac du Chambon and its dam – Lake Chambon loop from Le Freney-d'Oisans

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Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Grenoble
Le Freney-D'Oisans

Lac du Chambon and its dam – Lake Chambon loop from Le Freney-d'Oisans

Moderate

5.0

(1)

23

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Lac du Chambon and its dam – Lake Chambon loop from Le Freney-d'Oisans

00:55

16.4km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.72 km

Barrage du Chambon

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2

2.77 km

Lac du Chambon and its dam

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A lake with crystalline colors.

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2.83 km

Lake Chambon

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Here you have a superb view of Lac du Chambon.

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3.49 km

Dam at Lac du Chambon

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A beautiful route, though challenging, with the last 4 kilometers reaching between 8.5 and 10%. The descent is on a rough road with many potholes. After 5 kilometers, it becomes …

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5

3.71 km

Start of Col de Sarenne

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from here alternatively to Alpe d'Huez

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6

5.05 km

Lake Chambon

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Lac du Chambon is an artificial lake created by the Chambon dam on the Romanche River. It is located along the departmental road 1091 (formerly national road 91), between Bourg-d'Oisans and the Col du Lautaret.

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7.81 km

Cascade de la Pisse

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A small waterfall that is very beautiful to see.

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8.15 km

Scenic Road Along Lac du Chambon

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The quieter alternative to the main road. The surface is also doable with a racing bike if you're not too squeamish.

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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.73 km

6.63 km

1.65 km

385 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,110 m)

Lowest point (930 m)

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Friday 23 October

3°C

-2°C

83 %

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