The Tour du Jalouvre ("Tour" means "Tower", 1988 m) is a sub-peak of the Pic du Jalouvre (2408 m), a popular summit for hikers. High-quality climbing of moderate difficulty, this southeast-facing area dries quickly, allowing early-season climbing.
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Altitude: 1550 m (base of route)
Height of route: 200 m - 250 m
Number of routes: 5
Route rating/difficulty: 4c: 1 5b: 3, 5c: 1, 6a: 2, 6b: 2, 6c: 1, 7a: 1
Type of rock: limestone
Aspect: southeast facing
Approach: 10-15 minutes
To consider:
Bring 50 m double ropes and 12 quickdraws.
Take caution, the slopes above the climbing area present considerable avalanche risk. Wait until the snow has completely melted before climbing.
Topo: information from the Aravis guidebook (28...
Height of route: 200 m - 250 m
Number of routes: 5
Route rating/difficulty: 4c: 1 5b: 3, 5c: 1, 6a: 2, 6b: 2, 6c: 1, 7a: 1
Type of rock: limestone
Aspect: southeast facing
Approach: 10-15 minutes
To consider:
Bring 50 m double ropes and 12 quickdraws.
Take caution, the slopes above the climbing area present considerable avalanche risk. Wait until the snow has completely melted before climbing.
Topo: information from the Aravis guidebook (28...
Services
Services
Car park
Rates
Rates
Free
Guidebooks available for sale at the Tourism Office.
Openings
Openings
From 1 May 2025 until 31 October 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Location
Contact Rock climbing: multi-ptich route up Le Jallouvre
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Access
Access
- Ask for information at the Tourism Office or refer to the guidebook to locate the different climbing areas.
Park in the large parking lot overlooking the chalets in Cuillery, located between Chinaillon and Col de la Colombière pass. From there hike down the talus slope, cross over a small creek via a bridge close to the chalets, and then hike up towards the climbing area, trending slightly left to reach Jalouvre's lower bastion.
