Auris – VTT/ VTTAE La balade du Signal de l'Homme
This walk around the Signal de l'Homme will offer you a breathtaking view of the Grandes Rousse and the Sarenne valley. Once past the Col de Cluy, it will be the turn of the Écrins massif to amaze you!
Itinerary of the “MTB in Oisans” guide (Oisans Tourisme)
Departure/arrival (loop): Auris-en-Oisans (station) 1600 m
Duration: 2 hour
Distance: 9,5 km
Highest point: 1800 m
Lowest point: 1530 m
Positive elevation: 312 m
Vertical drop: -312 m
Technique: 1,5/4
Endurance: 1,5/4
Map: Top 25 Bourg d'Oisans and Alpe d'Huez 3335 ET
ROUTE
> From the Orgières car park to Auris-en-Oisans, climb the path towards the Col de Maronne. At the pass, continue to the right on a well-marked 4×4 track. It leads to the Col de Cluy.
> At the Col de Cluy, take the grassy path that goes down to the right towards the Saint-Giraud chapel. This descent into the mountain pastures is a little more technical but without any particular difficulty. The slope is gentle and the path is wide enough to put your foot down if necessary (it can also be avoided by continuing on the track that also joins the chapel).
> We find the track that we follow on the right. Pass in front of the chapel of Cluy then we arrive at the chapel of Saint-Giraud just above the road.
> At the Saint Giraud chapel, take the path that goes behind. This path goes gently up to Auris (you can also return by road).
Departure/arrival (loop): Auris-en-Oisans (station) 1600 m
Duration: 2 hour
Distance: 9,5 km
Highest point: 1800 m
Lowest point: 1530 m
Positive elevation: 312 m
Vertical drop: -312 m
Technique: 1,5/4
Endurance: 1,5/4
Map: Top 25 Bourg d'Oisans and Alpe d'Huez 3335 ET
ROUTE
> From the Orgières car park to Auris-en-Oisans, climb the path towards the Col de Maronne. At the pass, continue to the right on a well-marked 4×4 track. It leads to the Col de Cluy.
> At the Col de Cluy, take the grassy path that goes down to the right towards the Saint-Giraud chapel. This descent into the mountain pastures is a little more technical but without any particular difficulty. The slope is gentle and the path is wide enough to put your foot down if necessary (it can also be avoided by continuing on the track that also joins the chapel).
> We find the track that we follow on the right. Pass in front of the chapel of Cluy then we arrive at the chapel of Saint-Giraud just above the road.
> At the Saint Giraud chapel, take the path that goes behind. This path goes gently up to Auris (you can also return by road).
