La grimpée d'Oulles
The 7 km of hairpin bends to climb to Oulles are negotiated with great difficulty, but the climb remains pleasant on this little road with very little traffic. This south-facing slope, protected from the wind, is home to Scots pines, giving it a slightly Mediterranean feel.
This route is available in the “Cyclo en Oisans” guide (Oisans Tourisme)
Departure / Arrival: Bourg d’Oisans 720 m
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Distance (A/R): 22 km
Maximum altitude: 1400 m
Minimum altitude: 716 m
Positive elevation: 768 m
Maximum slope: 10%
Cartography: Michelin Department Map of Isère, Savoie n° 333
ROUTE
From Bourg d'Oisans take the D1091 towards Grenoble.
At the second kilometer, turn left towards “Ornon / Oulles” by the D526.
After 1,6 km, turn right onto the D221 towards Oulles.
On the menu, 7 km of hairpins on a steep slope… until the end.
This road is a “dead end”, so the return is by the same route.
history
Oulles, the smallest commune in Isère, has only been served by a road cut into the rock since 1963. Located in a site that was until recently inaccessible, this small mountain village facing the Meije and the Écrins massif has retained all its charm.
In the Middle Ages, silver-bearing lead was mined there.
Departure / Arrival: Bourg d’Oisans 720 m
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Distance (A/R): 22 km
Maximum altitude: 1400 m
Minimum altitude: 716 m
Positive elevation: 768 m
Maximum slope: 10%
Cartography: Michelin Department Map of Isère, Savoie n° 333
ROUTE
From Bourg d'Oisans take the D1091 towards Grenoble.
At the second kilometer, turn left towards “Ornon / Oulles” by the D526.
After 1,6 km, turn right onto the D221 towards Oulles.
On the menu, 7 km of hairpins on a steep slope… until the end.
This road is a “dead end”, so the return is by the same route.
history
Oulles, the smallest commune in Isère, has only been served by a road cut into the rock since 1963. Located in a site that was until recently inaccessible, this small mountain village facing the Meije and the Écrins massif has retained all its charm.
In the Middle Ages, silver-bearing lead was mined there.
