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Cross-country skiing in Allemond
Visorando Member
1.25 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
15 mins
Easy
Departure from Allemond (Isère)
The Allemond cross-country ski trail offers a 2 km return route, suitable for beginners, along the river.Route accessible during the winter season, subject to snow conditions.
Lake Belledonne
6.60 mi
+2,986 ft
-2,959 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Allemond (Isère)
A hike to reach a very pretty lake in the Belledonne mountain range. Best done in spring to see the lake and its snowfields.
Lake and Cross of Belledonne from Allemont
12.83 mi
+6,588 ft
-6,588 ft
12 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Allemond (Isère)
This superb hike starting from Allemont passes by the lake, the pass and the Croix de Belledonne before descending through the very wild Bâton valley and past the Lacs du Bœuf and du Bois.
Half of the route is completely off-trail, allowing you to observe wildlife and listen to the sounds of the mountains in complete tranquillity.
This challenging route requires crampons and an ice axe in all seasons and a night-time start in summer (see practical information).
Lac de la Balmette
6.29 mi
+3,668 ft
-3,648 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Allemond (Isère)
The light green Lac de la Balmette is located in a very wild cirque dominated by the Grand Pic de Belledonne and Pic Lamartine. Several torrents flowing under the scree feed it and its overflow gives rise to the Ruisseau d'Articol.
Alpe d'Huez: the Tour des Lacs - from Lac Besson to Lac Carrelet
4.12 mi
+348 ft
-354 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Huez (Isère)
An easy walk at medium altitude, accessible to most people, around the four lakes: Lac Noir, Lac Besson, Lac Faucille and Lac Carrelet, above Alpe d'Huez. Beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Get off the beaten track by passing by Lac Noir and return above Lac Carrelet and Lac Besson!
The lakes of Alpe d'Huez and the Dôme des Petites Rousses circular loop
8.76 mi
+2,648 ft
-2,664 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Huez (Isère)
A complete change of scenery is guaranteed on this ride, where you’ll be treated to a feast of lakes. The approach to the plateau via the Refuge de la Fare is impressive but poses no real danger, especially as the view on arrival is well worth the effort.
Reaching the Dôme des Petites Rousses is then a mere formality before tackling the descent, partly along the ski runs.
Boucle Vaugany - Le Collet par Pourchery
5.73 mi
+2,543 ft
-2,523 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Vaujany (Isère)
This circular route starting from Vaujany offers a beautiful view of Allemond, Lac du Vernet, and the confluence of the Eau d’Olle and Fare valleys.Most of the route is through woodland.
The Grand Beau Rocher circular loop from Vaugany
5.45 mi
+2,661 ft
-2,661 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Vaujany (Isère)
This circular loop starting from Vaujany takes you up through the forest and blueberry bushes to the Grand Beau Rocher. There isn't really a rock at this spot, but there is a magnificent view of the entire region.
Around Lake Besson in the Alpe d'Huez area
3.44 mi
+427 ft
-427 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Huez (Isère)
A very pretty circular route with a wild, high-mountain atmosphere despite the presence of the L'Alpe d'Huez cross-country ski area, which, incidentally, allows you to hike safely whilst making your own tracks in the powder snow.
Circular Alpe d'Huez via the Sarenne Gorges
7.61 mi
+1,421 ft
-1,460 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Huez (Isère)
This is a circular route without difficulty that takes you down into the Sarenne gorges. The first half of the hike is on the road with beautiful panoramic views, and the second half is along the Sarenne river, through the undergrowth to the village of Huez.
You can choose to go back up via the ski lift or on foot via the Chemin du Village de l'Alpe (allow an extra 1½ hours, with a significant elevation gain).
Lac Blanc via Altiport and the old mine from Alpe d'Huez
8.53 mi
+2,785 ft
-2,795 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Huez (Isère)
This is a beautiful walk that allows you to discover the beautiful chalets of Alpe d'Huez, followed by a gentle path to an old coal mine that closed in 1951, the Herpie mine. Then there is a steeper climb to Lac Blanc. The descent to Alpe d'Huez offers a beautiful view of the resort.
Col du Sabot
4.25 mi
+2,470 ft
-2,451 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Vaujany (Isère)
An easy ski-touring route in magnificent surroundings. A route with a lovely finish above the Col du Sabot. A very beautiful route for warming up or for beginners. The Col du Sabot lies on the border between the Grandes Rousses massif and the Maurienne.
Aiguillettes de Vaujany
6.47 mi
+3,924 ft
-3,901 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Vaujany (Isère)
A circular hike in a rather deserted area, with unique geological features alternating between steep high-altitude grasslands and a chaos of clay and black limestone needles.
The Col des Sept Laux from Rivier d'Allemont
4.80 mi
+3,018 ft
-3,018 ft
4h 50
Difficult
Departure from Allemond (Isère)
This hike will take you to four of the ten lakes known as the "Lacs des Sept Laux": Lac de la Sagne, Lac de la Corne, Lac Jeplan and Lac du Cos, the latter being located slightly below the Col des Sept Laux.
At times, the slope is quite steep and the route somewhat rugged, but your efforts will be richly rewarded when you discover these beautiful mountain lakes and the various surrounding mountain ranges.
Pic de l'Agnelin via the Lacs des Sept Laux
Tourism professional
8.12 mi
+4,882 ft
-4,902 ft
8h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Allemond (Isère)
The start of the climb is very steep but rewarded by the view of the Sept Laux lakes and, at the top of the Pic de l'Agnelin, the Belle Étoile and the Cabottes on one side and Oisans and the Grandes Rousses on the other.
From the point (1), there were no more traces, no more hikers, just pure bliss!
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