Villas in Chamrousse
Chamrousse suits skiers wanting a short transfer from Grenoble, with lifts up to 2,253 m in the Belledonne range. The road climbs about 19 km from Uriage-les-Bains, so the approach is winding, and most homes here are small.
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About Chamrousse
Chamrousse is a ski resort and commune of about 450 residents in the Belledonne range, south-east of Grenoble. The resort sits on the Recoin at 1,650 m and the Roche Béranger at 1,750 m, and the lifts climb to the Croix de Chamrousse at 2,253 m. It hosted all six alpine events at the 1968 Winter Olympics, with Jean-Claude Killy winning three golds. There are over 90 km of downhill runs and 24 lifts, including one gondola, plus 37 km of cross-country trails. Our homes are close together, a few with a pool or sauna, and most sleep six or fewer.
Is Chamrousse right for you?
- Best for
- Skiers wanting a short transfer from Grenoble
- Not for you if
- You want a vast linked ski area, since Chamrousse has just over 90 km of runs.
Near Chamrousse
Grenoble
About 28 km and 42 minutes by car; a bus, the N93, runs from Saint-Martin-d'Hères to the Recoin in about 53 minutes.
Uriage-les-Bains
Where the main road up starts, climbing 19 km at an average gradient of 6.5 per cent.
Croix de Chamrousse
The top of the lifts at 2,253 m; a giant zipline about 1,950 m long drops from here to the Recoin.
Recoin
One of the two resort hamlets; the women's alpine events of 1968 took place here.
Getting to Chamrousse
Grenoble is about 28 km away, 42 minutes by car, and bus N93 reaches the Recoin in around 53 minutes. Grenoble and Lyon airports both serve the French Alps, with Lyon the longer transfer. The road up climbs 19 km from Uriage-les-Bains at an average of 6.5 per cent, so winter driving needs care.
When to go to Chamrousse
Winter is the main season, with more than 90 km of downhill runs and 37 km of cross-country trails. The giant zipline from the Croix de Chamrousse down to the Recoin opened as a winter attraction. For a summer stay, check which lifts and facilities are running before you book, and expect the Uriage road to need care in snow.
Villas in Chamrousse
V.DU BACHAT Asters D
Chamrousse, Dauphinoise, France
5
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
2-Bedroom Home, Chamrousse
Chamrousse, Dauphinoise, France
6
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+8 more
V du Bachat Sorbiers E
Chamrousse, Dauphinoise, France
6
0
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+6 more
V du Bachat DROSERAS A
Chamrousse, Dauphinoise, France
5
0
0
DishwasherMicrowaveTerrace+5 more
V. DU BACHAT AROLLES B
Chamrousse, Dauphinoise, France
6
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveTerrace+5 more
V du Bachat JOUBARBES A
Chamrousse, Dauphinoise, France
6
0
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
2-Bedroom Home, Chamrousse
Chamrousse, Dauphinoise, France
6
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveFridge+5 more
1-Bedroom Home, Chamrousse
Chamrousse, Dauphinoise, France
6
1
0
MicrowaveFridgeInternet+3 more
1-Bedroom Home, Chamrousse
Chamrousse, Dauphinoise, France
5
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveTerrace+5 more
V. du Bachat Joubarbes
Chamrousse, Dauphinoise, France
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveTerrace+6 more
Chamrousse villa holidays: questions answered
How high is Chamrousse?
The resort sits at 1,650 m on the Recoin and 1,750 m on the Roche Béranger, and the lifts reach the Croix de Chamrousse at 2,253 m. The commune itself spans 1,384 to 2,440 m.
Did Chamrousse host the Olympics?
Yes, it hosted the alpine skiing at the 1968 Winter Olympics. All six alpine events were held here, and Jean-Claude Killy won three golds in the men's races.
How far is Chamrousse from Grenoble?
About 28 km, roughly 42 minutes by car. Without a car, bus N93 runs from Saint-Martin-d'Hères to the Recoin in about 53 minutes.
Is Chamrousse big enough for a week's skiing?
For most people, yes: it has over 90 km of downhill runs, 24 lifts and 37 km of cross-country trails. Skiers who want a huge linked area will find it smaller.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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