Chamrousse: Massif du Taillefer
Chamrousse straddles a ridge in the Belledonne range of the French Alps, and its high, open slopes developed into one of Grenoble’s closest mountain resorts. Across the Romanche valley rises the Massif du Taillefer, a rugged Alpine block crowned by Le Taillefer at 2,857 metres. Chamrousse hosted six alpine-skiing events during the 1968 Grenoble Winter Olympics, securing its place in French winter-sports history. Today the resort is spread between several neighbourhoods and lift sectors, with mountain roads, hiking routes and ski terrain linking the built areas to the surrounding ridges. Its position above Grenoble keeps it closely connected to the city below.
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Chamrousse sits on the western slopes of the Belledonne massif in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, where high alpine terrain rises above the Grenoble basin. The resort is spread across several mountain sectors, with woodland giving way to open ski runs and hiking terrain. Chamrousse entered sporting history as a venue for alpine skiing during the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, when French skier Jean-Claude Killy won three gold medals. In summer, its slopes and mountain paths provide a different way to explore the French Alps. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Chamrousse and the Belledonne massif.
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