Boucle La Grenonière – Refuge du Taillefer – Plateau des Lacs – RANDO
A pretty loop with varied landscapes (mountain pastures, plateau and forest) to access the Taillefer Refuge and admire the different lakes on the plateau (Lac Noir, Lac Fourchu, etc.).
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Departure: Terres Froides car park (La Grenonière – Ornon)
Elevation: 781m
Return time: 4h30
Round trip distance: 11,6km
Level: Difficult
MAP AND TOPO:
Topo map OBP (Oisans at the end of the feet) n°1, trails n°629, 631 and 640.
IGN Top 25 map n°3335 OT GRENOBLE CHAMROUSSE/BELLEDONNE
ITINERARY :
After parking in the Terres Froides car park just above the hamlet of La Grenonière (in the commune ofOrnon), follow the GR which starts on a track until Airette (approximately 700m distance).
Then take the direction of the Refuge du Taillefer (OBP629). The path climbs steeply through L'Alpage to La Buffe. At this point, follow the direction of the Refuge du Taillefer again.
The path continues through the mountain pasture and will pass through a small rocky passage before arriving at the Taillefer Refuge.
Then take the direction of Lac Fourchu (on the Plateau des Lacs, OBP 631). You will cross the Plateau des Lacs via Lac Noir to arrive at Lac Fourchu.
From Lac Fourchu, turn around and retrace your steps to La Jasse, and begin the descent towards Basse Montagne (OBP 640).
The descent is steep and stony until Basse montagne where you will then follow the direction of Airette. The path then passes through the forest.
At Airette, head towards the Terres Froides car park to return to the car.
TO SEE ON THE ROUTE:
-Taillefer Refuge
-Black Lake
-Lac Fourchu
-Sheepfold of Jasse
Departure: Terres Froides car park (La Grenonière – Ornon)
Elevation: 781m
Return time: 4h30
Round trip distance: 11,6km
Level: Difficult
MAP AND TOPO:
Topo map OBP (Oisans at the end of the feet) n°1, trails n°629, 631 and 640.
IGN Top 25 map n°3335 OT GRENOBLE CHAMROUSSE/BELLEDONNE
ITINERARY :
After parking in the Terres Froides car park just above the hamlet of La Grenonière (in the commune ofOrnon), follow the GR which starts on a track until Airette (approximately 700m distance).
Then take the direction of the Refuge du Taillefer (OBP629). The path climbs steeply through L'Alpage to La Buffe. At this point, follow the direction of the Refuge du Taillefer again.
The path continues through the mountain pasture and will pass through a small rocky passage before arriving at the Taillefer Refuge.
Then take the direction of Lac Fourchu (on the Plateau des Lacs, OBP 631). You will cross the Plateau des Lacs via Lac Noir to arrive at Lac Fourchu.
From Lac Fourchu, turn around and retrace your steps to La Jasse, and begin the descent towards Basse Montagne (OBP 640).
The descent is steep and stony until Basse montagne where you will then follow the direction of Airette. The path then passes through the forest.
At Airette, head towards the Terres Froides car park to return to the car.
TO SEE ON THE ROUTE:
-Taillefer Refuge
-Black Lake
-Lac Fourchu
-Sheepfold of Jasse
