In summer and winter alike, Col de Marcieu offers a wide range of sporting activities for young and old alike. Located on the Plateau des Petites Roches, Col de Marcieu truly presents itself as a play area near Grenoble. While winter activities are mainly snow sports, in summer the col de Marcieu is diversifying its offer: hikes, grass slides, fun forest, quick jumps and zip lines. The Petites Roches plateau is the perfect place to enjoy family sports activities.
The Col de Marcieu in summer mode
In summer, the Col de Marcieu offers a whole new range of activities on the Petites Roches plateau . As in the winter season, the Chartreuse offers a wide range of sporting activities for all the family.
Do you like thrills and chills? Tubing in the Chartreuse is a unique experience. Throw yourself into a giant slide the length of 5 Olympic-sized swimming pools, and speed through the Chartreuse forests in your giant float. You’ll need a strong heart to get through the chicanes and banked bends. You don’t like water? Perhaps you’ll feel more at home in the air? The zipline with bends offers 35 metres of vertical drop on a 350-metre-long course. Its highly original layout will surprise you and create a few emotions of its own. For the less adventurous, the accrobranche-style courses in the fun forest are more than enough.
Finally, for those who are afraid of heights or don’t like thrills, hiking is a much calmer way to discover the area. You’ll have no fear of exploring the magnificent landscapes of the Plateau des Petites Roches. Popular hikes include La Chapelle, La route forestière and Aulp du seuil.
Winter at Col de Marcieu
In winter, the Col de Marcieu welcomeswinter sports enthusiasts!
There’s something for everyone on the various ski slopes, from green to red. 3 ski lifts and 3 magic carpets allow everyone to indulge in their favorite sport. For those who aren’t keen on downhill skiing, there are cross-country ski trails and snowshoe trails. You’ll be able to progress at your own pace in the midst of superb natural surroundings. Dedicated trails lead you through the forest, where you can observe animal tracks and all the wonderful things nature has to offer.
At the foot of the ski area are 4 km of groomed and marked cross-country trails. For more advanced cross-country skiers, the upper part of the resort offers 20 km of more technical trails. The red and black runs at the top of the ski area, for example, allow excellent skiers to reach Saint-Hilaire du Touvet.
