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(S/E) This walk starts from the Galerie de l'Ours Blanc. Walk down Avenue des Jeux towards the church/sports centre. At the roundabout, turn left onto Avenue des Brandes, passing the sports centre and the football pitch. At the next roundabout, continue straight ahead on Avenue des Marmottes towards the Bergers neighbourhood and pass in front of the Galerie des Bergers.
(1) Head towards the golf course on Chemin de Font Morelle. Follow the road that passes between the golf course, the tennis courts and the motorhome park. Continue along this road, which passes under the altiport, towards the air rifle shooting range.
(2) At the crossroads, take the path opposite, towards "Col de Sarenne". You may wish to stop at Les Brandes, a 12th-century village where silver-lead ore was mined.
(3) When you reach the sheepfold (Brande hut on the IGN map), leave the path and take the Col de Sarenne road. Turn right.
(4) At the crossroads (possible shortcut: see Practical Information section), continue along the road. Enjoy the exceptional panorama and the various viewpoints. There are a few benches scattered along the way so you can sit and enjoy the view.
(5) Leave the road and take the path on the right towards "Col de Sarenne" and "Les Envers". This is a stony path.
(6) You have arrived at the edge of the Sarenne. Turn right towards "Huez 5.9 km" and follow the La Sarenne stream.
(7) You are at the Gua bridge. At the crossroads, continue along the same path, going straight ahead and following the La Sarenne stream.
There is a picnic table at this spot. The location is completely open and without shade. At the top of the hill on the right, you can see some cars parked. They are located where it was possible to cut across (see the Practical Information section).
(8) Location of the Botanical Trail, if you are interested. Otherwise, continue along the path beside the river. Pass the Chalvet chairlift departure station.
(9) Don't hesitate to stray a little from the path to get closer to the river and follow it as closely as possible through the undergrowth. The path is less stony, but watch out for roots.
(10) Below, near the river, you will find the remains of an old stone mill. There is a bench where you can enjoy a quiet picnic.
(11) A little further on, you will see the remains of a Roman stone bridge. Continue straight ahead on the path.
(12) You have now arrived at Huez Village. You must leave the path. Cross the road (Avenue des Fontaines) that goes up to Alpe d'Huez, walk about 50 metres to the right and then turn left onto Avenue de l'Eglise. You will feel as if you are leaving the village, but this is normal. Continue along this road to get to the TV village. (See the section on practical information about the TV village).
(13) Descend the "eggs". Turn right onto Chemin de la Chapelle towards the church. At the roundabout, take Avenue des Jeux on the left to return to the starting point (S/E).
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