La Haute Traversée de Belledonne - Etape 1

A 14.5 km National Hiking trail, La Haute Traversée de Belledonne - Etape 1 takes walkers through a varied section of terrain.

Covering 14.5 km, this is a substantial hike requiring a reasonable base fitness. Most walkers complete it in about 3 hours and 13 minutes.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. Look for the GR 738 trail markings to stay on the official route.

The National Walking Network (NWN) designation reflects the importance of this trail at a national level. Expect consistent waymarking and well-maintained path surfaces.