Ayes Pass – Dent de Crolles loop from Saint-Pancrasse

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Ayes Pass – Dent de Crolles loop from Saint-Pancrasse

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Ayes Pass – Dent de Crolles loop from Saint-Pancrasse

05:28

10.4km

890m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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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 1.48 km for 1.57 km

After 4.78 km for 53 m

After 7.48 km for 1.41 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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967 m

Col des Ayes

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Superb pass located at an altitude of 1,538 meters, at the foot of the Dent de Crolles and Pravouta.

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2.73 km

Not of the eye

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Warning!
the dogs are poorly trained, so stay calm and wait for the sheep to reorganize.

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2.98 km

At the top of the Dent de Crolles (2,062 meters), the view emerges over the entire Grésivaudan valley. Second highest summit of the Chartreuse massif after Chamechaude at 2082 meters, its ascent is however more technical.

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2.98 km

View of the Alps

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2.98 km

Dent de Crolles

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Magnificent view over the entire Grésivaudan valley and 360° over the southern Jura, Mont Blanc, Belledonne, Taillefer, Vercors and of course the Chartreuse...

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3.01 km

Northern Balconies of Dent de Crolles

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Dent de Crolles, at 2,062 meters, is one of the best-known peaks in the Chartreuse. The striking limestone mountain towers high above the surrounding area and offers, on a …

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4.72 km

Cheminée du Paradis

Highlight • Gorge

Cheminée du Paradis, deep crack between two fairly narrow rocky blocks (be careful not to have a backpack that is too wide), about ten meters long, in which you progress …

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10.1 km

Tour of the Dent de Crolles

Highlight • Summit

The ascent to the South then East face allowed us to make the return (descent) via the snow-covered north face before a slight ascent towards the west in the dry.
To do again!!!

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