Start from the Conversaria parking, signpost for Col de l'Arc follow the path to the Prairie de Machiret. Then take the path on the right to Font Froide (1500m). Head towards Col de l'Arc for the last part of the ascent. At the pass, unobstructed views of Belledonne, the Mathésine, and Grenoble. For the return, go back to Font Froide and take the GR Sentier Gobert southwards. This path offers a view of the Villard de Lans plateau. Follow it to the Combe Chaulange, turn right and descend to reach the Conversaria parking.
Yellow-green markings for Col de l'Arc and white-red GR markings
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Be careful at the pass if there are children, risk of falls.Roadbook
Start from the Conversaria parking, signpost for Col de l'Arc follow the path to the Prairie de Machiret. Then take the path on the right to Font Froide (1500m). Head towards Col de l'Arc for the last part of the ascent. At the pass, unobstructed views of Belledonne, the Mathésine, and Grenoble. For the return, go back to Font Froide and take the GR Sentier Gobert southwards. This path offers a view of the Villard de Lans plateau. Follow it to the Combe Chaulange, turn right and descend to reach the Conversaria parking.
Yellow-green markings for Col de l'Arc and white-red GR markings
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Villard de Lans, the Conversaria parking is easily found via smartphone GPS app.Parking
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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