La Jarjatte
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La Jarjatte is a hamlet in the French Dauphiné Alps
. Situated at around 1100m, close to the source of the river Buëch
, it is part of the commune of Lus-la-Croix-Haute
in the Drôme
department.
Popular with walkers and hikers in the summer, the village has a via ferrata
route, a local ski station and over 18 km of cross-country skiing
trails. It is bordered on the east by the Dévoluy massif, and the Vercors
to the west. Grenoble
is the nearest major city, about 75 km away to the north.
trails, mountain bike
routes, climbing activities and the via ferrata
at La Berche.
There are over 18 km of prepared cross-country skiing
trails in La Jarjatte which can also be enjoyed with snowshoes.
Dauphiné Alps
The Dauphiné Alps are a group of mountain ranges in southeastern France, west of the main chain of the Alps. They are separated from the Cottian Alps in the east by the Col du Galibier and the upper Durance valley; from the western Graian Alps in the north-east by the river Arc; from the lower...
. Situated at around 1100m, close to the source of the river Buëch
Buëch
The Buëch is a river in southeastern France, right tributary to the Durance. Its source is in the Dauphiné Alps, near the Grand Ferrand peak. It flows generally southward, for most of its course in the Hautes-Alpes département...
, it is part of the commune of Lus-la-Croix-Haute
Lus-la-Croix-Haute
Lus-la-Croix-Haute is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France.-Geography:It is situated in the Dauphiné Alps. It is the highest commune in the Drôme départment.-Population:-External links:* *...
in the Drôme
Drôme
Drôme , a department in southeastern France, takes its name from the Drôme River.-History:The French National Constituent Assembly set up Drôme as one of the original 83 departments of France on March 4, 1790, during the French Revolution...
department.
Popular with walkers and hikers in the summer, the village has a via ferrata
Via ferrata
A via ferrata or klettersteig is a mountain route which is equipped with fixed cables, stemples, ladders, and bridges. The use of these allows otherwise isolated routes to be joined to create longer routes which are accessible to people with a wide range of climbing abilities...
route, a local ski station and over 18 km of cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing is a winter sport in which participants propel themselves across snow-covered terrain using skis and poles...
trails. It is bordered on the east by the Dévoluy massif, and the Vercors
Vercors
Vercors is an upland district in the south-east of France:* Vercors Caves, a set of long caves* Vercors Plateau, a range of mountains and plateaus in the department of Isère, French Alps* Vercors Regional Natural Park, a protected area of southeastern France...
to the west. Grenoble
Grenoble
Grenoble is a city in southeastern France, at the foot of the French Alps where the river Drac joins the Isère. Located in the Rhône-Alpes region, Grenoble is the capital of the department of Isère...
is the nearest major city, about 75 km away to the north.
Summer Activities
Being in such a mountainous area, and bordered on all sides by imposing peaks, La Jarjatte attracts many mountain sports enthusiasts. Popular during the French summer holidays, visitors take in the various hikingHiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
trails, mountain bike
Mountain bike
A mountain bike or mountain bicycle is a bicycle created for off-road cycling. This activity includes traversing of rocks and washouts, and steep declines,...
routes, climbing activities and the via ferrata
Via ferrata
A via ferrata or klettersteig is a mountain route which is equipped with fixed cables, stemples, ladders, and bridges. The use of these allows otherwise isolated routes to be joined to create longer routes which are accessible to people with a wide range of climbing abilities...
at La Berche.
Winter Sports
La Jarjatte is home to a small ski station, consisting of 5 blue pistes, and a small nursery slope for beginners. It is serviced by 5 drag lifts. There is over 400m of tree-lined vertical descent on gentle, north-facing slopes. The resort usually opens just before Christmas, and the season runs right through until the end of March.There are over 18 km of prepared cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing is a winter sport in which participants propel themselves across snow-covered terrain using skis and poles...
trails in La Jarjatte which can also be enjoyed with snowshoes.