Col de Maronne par les Sures – Randonnée depuis Auris-en-Oisans
A hike through the heart of Europe's highest southern-facing spruce forest! This area is regularly frequented by chamois, so be careful and discreet.
Starting from Place des Ecrins, you will take Rue de Piégut and continue uphill. On your right, you will find the access to the trail with a PDIPR sign indicating the direction of Les Sures. A short climb through the forest will lead you to a track that will climb gently. At its end, take the path that goes off to the right, still in the direction of Les Sures. You will then follow the green trails ofAuris-en-Oisans on one side and overlook the Romanche Valley on the other. Once you arrive at Les Sures, the view from above is magnificent! You'll even see the famous Alpe d'Huez resort in front of you.
You can then go back down via the Col de Maronne to reach the resort.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Departure: Place des Ecrins
Elevation: 274m
Duration: 3h30
Distance: 5.6km
Topo Oisans at the End of the Feet n°3 routes 313 and 301
IGN top25 n°3335 East
TO SEE ON THE COURSE
– Panorama of the famous Prégentil cliff and its geological folds
– Be discreet, the chamois are never far away.
– View of the Meije and the Muzelle (Écrins massif)
TO SEE NEARBY
- Auris-en-Oisans and its 9 traditional hamlets, including that of Cours which houses a chapel, a rural museum and some sundials (signs of great sunshine).
– Numerous chapels: the Chapel of the Angels, some of whose objects are listed in the inventory of historical monuments, or the Chapel of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, whose wooden bell tower makes it special.
– All the oratories preserved.
– The Romanesque church.
You can then go back down via the Col de Maronne to reach the resort.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Departure: Place des Ecrins
Elevation: 274m
Duration: 3h30
Distance: 5.6km
Topo Oisans at the End of the Feet n°3 routes 313 and 301
IGN top25 n°3335 East
TO SEE ON THE COURSE
– Panorama of the famous Prégentil cliff and its geological folds
– Be discreet, the chamois are never far away.
– View of the Meije and the Muzelle (Écrins massif)
TO SEE NEARBY
- Auris-en-Oisans and its 9 traditional hamlets, including that of Cours which houses a chapel, a rural museum and some sundials (signs of great sunshine).
– Numerous chapels: the Chapel of the Angels, some of whose objects are listed in the inventory of historical monuments, or the Chapel of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, whose wooden bell tower makes it special.
– All the oratories preserved.
– The Romanesque church.
