Tour des Dents d'Oddaz

This is a long hike with a significant elevation gain. The effort is rewarded by panoramic views throughout the route.

Technical sheet

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 18.79 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 10h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Very difficult

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 1,747 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 1,747 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,527 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,006 m

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Description of the walk

From the highest car park at Les Allamands (1096m).

(S/E) Take the track that follows theGRP®® Tour des Dents Blanches, marked in red and yellow. Cross the forest and reach the Bostan-Tornay refuge (1163m).

(1) Turn left to reach a crossroads.

(2) Turn right, leaving the path to the refuge and the Golèse pass on your left. After a steep climb, you will reach the Pas de la Latte (2,206 m) and then the Tête de Bostan (2,400 m).

(3) Continue east to the Col de Bostan (2,290 m).

(4) Begin the climb to Pas au Taureau, which is well marked (paint and signs). This is a steep climb over small rolling stones. There are a few sections with cables in the final part. You will reach Pas au Taureau (2,555 m), with a beautiful view of Mont Ruan, Tenneverge and Lac de la Vogealle.

(5) Reach the Col de Pointe Droite (2,475 m).

(6) Continue downhill to the junction with the previousGRP®® in the Combe aux Puaires.

(7) Take theGRP®® on the right and continue the descent by crossing sharp limestone pavement and then a dirt track. Reach the Folly refuge (1,558 m).

(8) Begin a winding descent, crossing the footbridge over the Landes stream. Continue to rejoin the road at the Crêt car park.

(9) Turn right and follow a slight climb to reach the car park where you started (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,112 m - The Germans upper car park
  2. 1 : km 4.21 - alt. 1,753 m - Refuge de Bostan-Tornay
  3. 2 : km 5.16 - alt. 1,806 m - Golèse crossroads
  4. 3 : km 7.46 - alt. 2,307 m - Tête de Bostan
  5. 4 : km 8.74 - alt. 2,284 m - Col de Bostan
  6. 5 : km 9.55 - alt. 2,527 m - Pas du Taureau
  7. 6 : km 9.91 - alt. 2,479 m - Col de Pointe Droite
  8. 7 : km 11.01 - alt. 2,232 m - Combe aux Puaires
  9. 8 : km 13.94 - alt. 1,554 m - Folly refuge
  10. 9 : km 17.82 - alt. 1,006 m - Crêt car park
  11. S/E : km 18.79 - alt. 1,112 m - The Germans upper car park

Practical information

Walking sticks may be useful during the climb to Pas au Taureau (small stones roll underfoot). Well-equipped passage (cables for assistance). The landscape is completely different on the other side. There are numerous sharp limestone pavements on the path to La Combe aux Puaires.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.8 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
kaolak1
kaolak1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

I really enjoyed it because you start off with a gradual climb, so your body has time to warm up.
It gets very challenging on the climb up to Pas de Taureau.

I loved the descent; the view was truly magnificent, and I have very fond memories of it.

Just one thing to note: you're exposed to the sun almost the entire time, so be careful because it's very strong.

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User 3994946

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Quite a challenging hike but superb

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O.M
O.M

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

a superb hike on a cloudy day! The climb in the shade was very pleasant, but it was a shame about the view. The landscape was magnificent, even if it was only glimpsed between two clouds.
The path is very pleasant and you don't notice the elevation gain until you reach the Tête de Bostan! However, the Pas du Taureau is very steep! There is a short section at the end where you need to use your hands and the chain, but it's not too difficult (this is a route for people who are used to hiking in the high mountains)
The route is very well marked, but just after the Pas du Taureau, be careful to take the path that climbs back up to the ridge.
I started from the car park below, the Crêt car park, and I'm glad I did the first kilometre at the start and not at the end of the hike!
it took 7.5 hours of walking and a half-hour lunch break, walking at a good pace. For once, the time wasn't overestimated!

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karkad
karkad

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A magnificent hike completed in one long day without dawdling. Be careful before tackling the Pas au Taureau, as snowfields partially covered the path and it was very exposed, wet and slippery despite the beautiful weather. There was a huge snowfield to cross before the section with cables. I was very glad to have passed this section on the way up. The landscapes are very varied and fun, but you have to stay alert! Thank you for this beautiful route, I slept like a baby that night

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newbies67
newbies67

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 30, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful hike, the weather was very mild, with stunning panoramic views and a rich environment for geologists.

The climb up the rocks is fairly easy, with a rope available for the last few metres. On the way down, the path is very rocky, so be careful not to slip! The soles of your shoes should provide good grip. There are a few tricky sections, but they're not too difficult if you take your time.

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pierrot lebouc
pierrot lebouc

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 20, 2014
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

make sure you check before you go,
there was still quite a lot of snow, especially for crossing the Col du Taureau!

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