La Jarjatte
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.
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 hiking trails, mountain bike routes, climbing activities and the via ferrata 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 trails in La Jarjatte which can also be enjoyed with snowshoes.
External links
- Local area website (English)
- News from TF1 about La Jarjatte ski station (French)
- Ski Station Information from skiinfo.com (French)
- Gîte de la Jarjatte (French)
See also
Coordinates: 44°40′31″N 5°45′22″E / 44.675367°N 5.756149°E