Balade Forêt d'Huez – Oratoire
Departure: Huez forest at 1811m
Difficulty: intermediate
Duration one way: 1 hour
Possibility of going back up with the Huez Express (free access)
Difficulty: intermediate
Duration one way: 1 hour
Possibility of going back up with the Huez Express (free access)
Continue the OBP 242 walk to the village of Huez through the Huez forest.
Difficult passage on the descent
– Prefer high-top shoes to sneakers on mountain trails
– Bring rain gear (the weather changes quickly in the mountains), sunglasses, a hat or cap, sunscreen, a bottle of water (or baby bottle), and a snack
– Do not go too high in altitude with a baby under 1 year old (risk of ear infection)
– Stay well hydrated (especially children)
– Choose walks adapted to the children’s age (duration, elevation)
– Take regular breaks
You should also think about:
– Check the weather conditions
– Find out about ski lift timetables
– Find out about the route
– Protected plants, wildlife, and minerals are part of the landscape. They must be respected.
– Take all your rubbish with you. Recycling containers are available at the station.
– It is recommended to keep your dogs on a leash.
– During your hikes, you may come across cow pens. Please remember to close them after your visit.
– You may encounter flocks of sheep grazing. Guard dogs are there to protect them. They are not trained to be aggressive, but they are trained to be a deterrent.
Difficult passage on the descent
– Prefer high-top shoes to sneakers on mountain trails
– Bring rain gear (the weather changes quickly in the mountains), sunglasses, a hat or cap, sunscreen, a bottle of water (or baby bottle), and a snack
– Do not go too high in altitude with a baby under 1 year old (risk of ear infection)
– Stay well hydrated (especially children)
– Choose walks adapted to the children’s age (duration, elevation)
– Take regular breaks
You should also think about:
– Check the weather conditions
– Find out about ski lift timetables
– Find out about the route
– Protected plants, wildlife, and minerals are part of the landscape. They must be respected.
– Take all your rubbish with you. Recycling containers are available at the station.
– It is recommended to keep your dogs on a leash.
– During your hikes, you may come across cow pens. Please remember to close them after your visit.
– You may encounter flocks of sheep grazing. Guard dogs are there to protect them. They are not trained to be aggressive, but they are trained to be a deterrent.
