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Huez walks
Lac Blanc via Altiport and the old mine from Alpe d'Huez
Visorando Member
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.
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).
The Chemin du Facteur starting from Bourg-d'Oisans
6.27 mi
+3,684 ft
-3,688 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Le Bourg-d'Oisans (Isère)
This redesigned route follows the path that the postman used to take to deliver the mail to the village of Villard Raymond. It is now part ofthe GR®50Tour du Dauphiné.
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 of the grand tour of Signal de l'Homme and view of five mountain ranges.
8.34 mi
+1,509 ft
-1,509 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Auris (Isère)
This easy circular offers superb 360° views of five mountain ranges during the journeyOisans with a view of La MeijeThe Aiguilles d'Arves, symbol of the MaurienneThe Grandes Rousses mountain rangeThe Belledonne rangeThe Taillefer massifnot forgetting the Emparis plateau.
The Auris Chapel Route
6.64 mi
+1,493 ft
-1,512 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Auris (Isère)
This route offers magnificent views of the Écrins Massif and La Meije, as well as the Bourg-d’Oisans valley. There are four chapels along the route: those in the hamlets of Les Cours and Cluy, the Saint-Géraud Chapel and the chapel in the hamlet of Les Certs.
This is an easy walk with several picnic spots along the way.
There are several alternative routes available, allowing you to extend the route. You can start from the resort.
A short tour of the hamlets of Auris starting from Les Cours
3.27 mi
+768 ft
-787 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Auris (Isère)
A short walk starting from the village of Les Cours, taking you through six hamlets. An easy route taking less than 2 hours.
You can extend the route with other circular loops using the various signposted waypoints.
From the Col de Cluy to the Croix de Cassini and back via the Grandes Buffes
5.47 mi
+2,205 ft
-2,211 ft
4h 25
Difficult
Departure from Le Freney-d'Oisans (Isère)
This walk takes you to the Croix de Cassini (2,361 m), offering a magnificent 360° view of La Meije, the Aiguilles d’Arves, the Grandes Rousses, Belledonne, Le Taillefer and the Muzelle Glacier. In good weather, you may be able to see Mont Blanc, and blueberries can be picked in season.
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.
Cross-country skiing in Allemond
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.
Around Villard-Reymond
5.10 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,762 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Villard-Reymond (Isère)
After the difficult climb to Villard-Raymond, we will enjoy a varied hike through forests and mountain pastures, climbing to a small summit with a cross for a view of the entire landscape.
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).
Below Grand Renaud and Croix du Carellet
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.14 mi
+1,946 ft
-1,919 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Villard-Reymond (Isère)
Starting from Villard-Reymond, there is a very pretty circular walk under the Grand Renaud cirque, through the mountain pastures and back via the Croix du Carrelet.
The Lakes of Alpe d’Huez
7.89 mi
+151 ft
-5,253 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Oz (Isère)
A downhill hike through a rocky landscape where you hop from lake to lake – yes, it’s possible.
Of course, you’ll need to take the cable cars of the Alpe d’Huez–Vaujany ski area to reach the summit of the Dôme des Petites Rousses, the starting point of this hike.
Please note: the time estimated by the software is an underestimate.