Col de la Croix de Fer – Col du Glandon
A beautiful trip in the Eau dOlle valley which will take you to the borders of Oisans on the Savoie side. The slope is steep up to Lake Grand Maison. Some portions will fill your calves with memories. But once at the top, what joy!
This route is available in the “Cyclo en Oisans” guide (Oisans Tourisme)
Departure / Arrival: Bourg d’Oisans 720 m
Duration: 3 hour 45 minutes
Distance (A/R): 80 km
Maximum altitude: 2071 m
Minimum altitude: 710 m
Positive elevation: 2086 m
Maximum slope: 12%
Cartography: Michelin Department Map of Isère, Savoie n° 333
ROUTE
From Bourg d'Oisans, take the D1091 towards Grenoble.
In Rochetaillée follow the direction “Allemond / Col du Glandon - Col de la Croix de Fer".
Coming out ofAllemond, climb the 2 bends to reach the top of the Verney dam. At the end of the dam, we find the direction “Col du Glandon - Col de la Croix de Fer”along the Verney lake.
At the end of the lake, we begin a sustained climb to the Rivier d'AllemondAt Rivier, we take a breather before descending to the bottom of the valley and continuing with an athletic climb to the Grand Maison lake.
Arriving at the lake, the steep valley gives way to beautiful mountain pastures. We continue more peacefully until the Col de la Croix de Fer (2067 m).
After enjoying the view of the Aiguilles d'Arves we return to Bourg d'Oisans by the same road.
THE MINI PLUS: Col du Glandon
On the way back, take the first right to reach the col du Glandon.
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Distance (A/R): 440 m
Duration: 5 min
Positive elevation: 22 m
Departure / Arrival: Bourg d’Oisans 720 m
Duration: 3 hour 45 minutes
Distance (A/R): 80 km
Maximum altitude: 2071 m
Minimum altitude: 710 m
Positive elevation: 2086 m
Maximum slope: 12%
Cartography: Michelin Department Map of Isère, Savoie n° 333
ROUTE
From Bourg d'Oisans, take the D1091 towards Grenoble.
In Rochetaillée follow the direction “Allemond / Col du Glandon - Col de la Croix de Fer".
Coming out ofAllemond, climb the 2 bends to reach the top of the Verney dam. At the end of the dam, we find the direction “Col du Glandon - Col de la Croix de Fer”along the Verney lake.
At the end of the lake, we begin a sustained climb to the Rivier d'AllemondAt Rivier, we take a breather before descending to the bottom of the valley and continuing with an athletic climb to the Grand Maison lake.
Arriving at the lake, the steep valley gives way to beautiful mountain pastures. We continue more peacefully until the Col de la Croix de Fer (2067 m).
After enjoying the view of the Aiguilles d'Arves we return to Bourg d'Oisans by the same road.
THE MINI PLUS: Col du Glandon
On the way back, take the first right to reach the col du Glandon.
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Distance (A/R): 440 m
Duration: 5 min
Positive elevation: 22 m
