Chemin du Facteur pour Villard-Reymond – Randonnée depuis Le Bourg-d'Oisans
The path winds in steep bends through the heart of a beech forest and offers a superb panorama over the Bourg-d'Oisans plain and the Grandes Rousses massif.
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS :
Departure: Le Bourg-d'Oisans – Cinema Parking
Elevation: 1100 m
Return time: 6h15
Distance: 12,4 km
Level: difficult
MAP AND TOPO:
IGN Top 25 map n°3335 E (EST)
OBP Card No. 1 – 652 653 641
ROUTE
The hike begins near the parking lot next to the cinema/Maison du Parc. Follow the signs towards Villard-ReymondThis is where the postman's path begins.
When you arrive at Merlon, DO NOT cross the stream and stay on the same path. On the dike, go down the tire stairs and continue on the path to the left. This is where the real climb begins. Throughout the climb, follow the signs towards Villard-Reymond and the yellow marks on the trees.
Arriving at the Col de Solude, enjoy the breathtaking view before descending towards the village of Villard-Reymond.
For the return, turn around to the Col de Solude and from there, continue towards the Col de St Jean. Upon arrival at the Col, you can start the descent directly or climb to Pré Gentil (15 minutes) to enjoy a superb 360-degree view.
To go down, follow the sign towards Tête des Fromentières then follow the sign towards Le Puy.
At Le Puy, turn right and head towards Merlon to return to the starting point.
TO SEE ON THE COURSE
-Col de Solude with a breathtaking view of Bourg-d'Oisans, the surrounding villages and mountains.
-The village of Villard-Reymond.
-The perched field farm (RSF)
TO SEE NEARBY
-Park House in Bourg-d'Oisans
TO KNOW :
The Postman's Path – path between Le Bourg-d'Oisans and Villard-Reymond – was used by the population and by postmen, hence its name.
Villard-Reymond is the highest commune in Isère and the second highest village in France.
Municipality of the Ecrins National Park, Villard-Reymond enjoys unspoiled nature and remarkable views of the Oisans massifs.
Departure: Le Bourg-d'Oisans – Cinema Parking
Elevation: 1100 m
Return time: 6h15
Distance: 12,4 km
Level: difficult
MAP AND TOPO:
IGN Top 25 map n°3335 E (EST)
OBP Card No. 1 – 652 653 641
ROUTE
The hike begins near the parking lot next to the cinema/Maison du Parc. Follow the signs towards Villard-ReymondThis is where the postman's path begins.
When you arrive at Merlon, DO NOT cross the stream and stay on the same path. On the dike, go down the tire stairs and continue on the path to the left. This is where the real climb begins. Throughout the climb, follow the signs towards Villard-Reymond and the yellow marks on the trees.
Arriving at the Col de Solude, enjoy the breathtaking view before descending towards the village of Villard-Reymond.
For the return, turn around to the Col de Solude and from there, continue towards the Col de St Jean. Upon arrival at the Col, you can start the descent directly or climb to Pré Gentil (15 minutes) to enjoy a superb 360-degree view.
To go down, follow the sign towards Tête des Fromentières then follow the sign towards Le Puy.
At Le Puy, turn right and head towards Merlon to return to the starting point.
TO SEE ON THE COURSE
-Col de Solude with a breathtaking view of Bourg-d'Oisans, the surrounding villages and mountains.
-The village of Villard-Reymond.
-The perched field farm (RSF)
TO SEE NEARBY
-Park House in Bourg-d'Oisans
TO KNOW :
The Postman's Path – path between Le Bourg-d'Oisans and Villard-Reymond – was used by the population and by postmen, hence its name.
Villard-Reymond is the highest commune in Isère and the second highest village in France.
Municipality of the Ecrins National Park, Villard-Reymond enjoys unspoiled nature and remarkable views of the Oisans massifs.
