Rules for visiting Chamrousse
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
The resort lies within Natura 2000 «Cembraie, pelouses, lacs et tourbières de Belledonne, de Chamrousse au Grand Colon» and Sensitive Natural Area (ENS) Arselle-Achard, so its public-use rules also apply. Source: en.chamrousse.com
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsAt the Robert lakes, bivouacking is allowed only from sunset to sunrise. Camping is prohibited at Lake Achard (ENS). Bivouacking is tolerated from sunset to sunrise, except from 1 May to 30 October because of summer crowds.Source: en.chamrousse.com
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- With conditionsThere are two motorhome areas: a car park at Recoin (1650), with 20 spaces and open all year, and a service area at Roche-Béranger (1750), with 10 spaces, open in July-August and from December to mid-April. Book online. Pets are allowed.Source: en.chamrousse.com
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsA municipal order bans ski touring on the alpine pistes. Ascend by routes 1 (Casserousse) and 2 (Bachat Bouloud-La Croix), from 8:30 to 18:00. Do not descend the pistes at night: from 18:00 to 8:30 they are groomed with a winch-assisted groomer.Source: en.chamrousse.com
- With conditionsThe «Randonneurs» pass gives access to the TC La Croix, the TSD Casserousse and the TSF Lacs Robert, with a limit of two uphill trips. Using the lifts without a valid pass is penalised with compensation of five times the loss, plus administrative fees.Source: ski.chamrousse.com
🐕 Dogs
- With conditionsAt Lake Achard (ENS Arselle-Achard), dogs must be kept on a leash.Source: en.chamrousse.com
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- With conditionsCampfires are prohibited at the Robert lakes, but camping stoves are allowed. Lighting fires is prohibited at Lake Achard.Source: en.chamrousse.com
📋 Other rules
- ProhibitedAt Lake Achard, swimming, fishing and uprooting or cutting trees are prohibited. Fishing is allowed at the Robert lakes.Source: en.chamrousse.com
- With conditionsIn the Natura 2000 area, stay on the trails, do not park in sensitive areas such as wetlands, and do not leave litter.Source: en.chamrousse.com
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Chamrousse?
- With conditions. At the Robert lakes, bivouacking is allowed only from sunset to sunrise. Camping is prohibited at Lake Achard (ENS). Bivouacking is tolerated from sunset to sunrise, except from 1 May to 30 October because of summer crowds.
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at Chamrousse?
- With conditions. There are two motorhome areas: a car park at Recoin (1650), with 20 spaces and open all year, and a service area at Roche-Béranger (1750), with 10 spaces, open in July-August and from December to mid-April. Book online. Pets are allowed.
- Can you skin up the slopes at Chamrousse?
- With conditions. A municipal order bans ski touring on the alpine pistes. Ascend by routes 1 (Casserousse) and 2 (Bachat Bouloud-La Croix), from 8:30 to 18:00. Do not descend the pistes at night: from 18:00 to 8:30 they are groomed with a winch-assisted groomer. With conditions. The «Randonneurs» pass gives access to the TC La Croix, the TSD Casserousse and the TSF Lacs Robert, with a limit of two uphill trips. Using the lifts without a valid pass is penalised with compensation of five times the loss, plus administrative fees.
- Can you bring a dog to Chamrousse?
- With conditions. At Lake Achard (ENS Arselle-Achard), dogs must be kept on a leash.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Chamrousse?
- With conditions. Campfires are prohibited at the Robert lakes, but camping stoves are allowed. Lighting fires is prohibited at Lake Achard.
Before you go
Rules collected on 12 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.