Mule Trail above Le Chazelet

Route at a glance

At about 12.3 km, this is not just a viewpoint stop but a complete route through Ecrins and Oisans. Expect alpine valleys, huts, passes and glacier views; the elevation range is roughly 1741-2161 m. Keep a margin of daylight for the final part, especially if the route passes through forest, mountains or shore sections.

Route suitability

Without a car Hard

With children С осторожностью

With a dog С осторожностью

By bike Нет

With a stroller Нет

Signal Местами

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Getting there

Without a car

Travel by train and bus toward Grenoble, Bourg-d'Oisans or La Grave, then use local buses or taxis to the valley.

By car

Drive to the valley village, hut approach or official trailhead. Linear routes need a return plan.

Parking

Use village parking, hut approach parking and official trailhead spaces. In high season arrive early.

What to expect

Mule Trail above Le Chazelet

Bourg-d'Oisans

La Grave

Ecrins National Park

alpine valleys

Difficult sections and safety

Mountain weather can change quickly near Bourg-d'Oisans. Wet stones, snow patches and steep descents require a calm pace and footwear with good grip.

How much time to allow

Day route 4-7 h

With viewpoints and breaks up to a full day

Best time to go

The best window around Bourg-d'Oisans is usually late spring to early autumn

In the mountains, weather can change within an hour

In shoulder seasons, check snow, storms and local restrictions

What to bring

comfortable broken-in shoes

water and snacks

windbreaker or rain jacket

charged phone

offline map

small first-aid kit

Elevation profile

There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.

Surface

Dirt 93% · Asphalt 6% · Gravel 1%

The surface section length differs from the total route distance: 9.76 km versus 7.00 km.

Dirt 93% · 9.08 km

Asphalt 6% · 0.57 km

Gravel 1% · 0.11 km