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Le Bourg-d'Oisans walks
The Chemin du Facteur starting from Bourg-d'Oisans
Visorando Member
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 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.
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.
Prégentil from Villard-Reymond
3.42 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,060 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Villard-Reymond (Isère)
In an hour, you can reach a 360-degree viewpoint offering views of four Alpine massifs: Taillefer, Belledonne, Grandes Rousses and Écrins. The hike starts in the picturesque village of Villard-Reymond, which can be reached via a narrow road (with around 20 hairpin bends) from the Col d'Ornon. It begins in the shade of the undergrowth before reaching a ridge and then the Col de Saint-Jean. A steep climb, but under pine trees, takes you to the summit of Prégentil, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of peaks reaching 3,000-4,000 metres.
The Col de la Buffe from La Palud
6.32 mi
+3,061 ft
-3,068 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ornon (Isère)
A very pleasant circular route through woodland and then across mountain pastures, allowing you to explore various villages (including one in ruins) in the Lignarre Valley and offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The variety of landscapes, the scenic spots and the local history: this circular route has everything you need to enjoy it.
From Le Rosay to Huez via the Roman bridge
3.02 mi
+627 ft
-640 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from La Garde (Isère) (Isère)
A short, unpretentious walk, offering beautiful views, a Roman bridge, the remains of mills linked to the mining village of Brandes, and a mountain village with beautifully renovated houses and narrow alleyways.
Lac Fourchu
7.29 mi
+2,398 ft
-2,388 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ornon (Isère)
A beautiful hike at the foot of the Taillefer, easily accessible and offering breathtaking views!
This hike crosses a Natura 2000 site and is subject to specific regulations. Please respect these regulations (see practical information).
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.
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.
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.
From the Col d’Ornon to Villard-Reymond
9.01 mi
+3,012 ft
-2,999 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Ornon (Isère)
A lovely walk linking the family-friendly resort of Col d’Ornon to Villard-Reymond via the Col de Corbière and the Tête de Louis XVI. Return via the same route.
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.
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 Alpette station at the start of the Alpe d’Huez
9.28 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,119 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Huez (Isère)
Starting from the centre of the village at the Alpe d’Huez resort, this is a superb winter walk in fine weather, requiring little or no special equipment (walking poles are useful but not essential) and very accessible. The summer scenery of the many lakes is completely transformed when covered in snow. There’s a stunning panoramic view beneath the Grandes Rousses and its beautiful blue ice waterfalls.
Les Mayes
6.22 mi
+4,629 ft
-4,603 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Ornon (Isère)
A very little-used, off-the-beaten-track hike.
Moderator’s note regarding the route: This route apparently follows an off-trail path; our author, starting from Combe Jargeatte, has only mentioned straight lines. It is quite clear that following these lines will not be possible, so please bear this in mind during your outing.
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