Le chemin du facteur
A beautiful, iconic route in Oisans: narrow path, hairpin bends, and dizzying sections. This trail follows the GR 50 to connect Villard-Reymond in Bourg-d'Oisans. It winds through the cliff overlooking Le Bourg-d'Oisans.
Itinerary of the “MTB in Oisans” guide (Oisans Tourisme)
Departure: Villard Reymond – Col du Solude, 1680 m
Arrival: Le Bourg d'Oisans, 720 m
Duration: 30 min
Distance: 5 km
Highest point: 1 m
Lowest point: 720 m
Positive elevation: 10 m
Negative elevation: – 970 m
Technique: 4/4
Endurance: 2/4
Map: Top 25 Bourg d'Oisans and Alpe d'Huez 3335 ET
ROUTE
> The trail starts at the Solude pass (1680 m) at the top of Villard-Reymond and follows the GR50. Please note that at the top of the route, certain sections are reserved for pedestrians OR mountain bikes... follow the signs carefully.
> From the pass go down the road for 100m then take the path which goes straight around the bend. We start with a very rolling track. Watch the lower right side to take a very playful little path which winds between the trees but on which you must remain vigilant.
> We find the GR50 and continue straight on the path reserved for mountain bikes. The path gradually narrows to give way to a series of more or less technical hairpins. In all cases, BE CAREFUL, the void is never far away. There are no intersections, so no risk of getting lost.
> The arrival is behind the Belvedere of Bourg-d'Oisans. To get around it, go down to the right following a small path until you reach the road. You then arrive at the “La Ville Noire” district. Turn left to reach the center of Bourg-d'Oisans.
Departure: Villard Reymond – Col du Solude, 1680 m
Arrival: Le Bourg d'Oisans, 720 m
Duration: 30 min
Distance: 5 km
Highest point: 1 m
Lowest point: 720 m
Positive elevation: 10 m
Negative elevation: – 970 m
Technique: 4/4
Endurance: 2/4
Map: Top 25 Bourg d'Oisans and Alpe d'Huez 3335 ET
ROUTE
> The trail starts at the Solude pass (1680 m) at the top of Villard-Reymond and follows the GR50. Please note that at the top of the route, certain sections are reserved for pedestrians OR mountain bikes... follow the signs carefully.
> From the pass go down the road for 100m then take the path which goes straight around the bend. We start with a very rolling track. Watch the lower right side to take a very playful little path which winds between the trees but on which you must remain vigilant.
> We find the GR50 and continue straight on the path reserved for mountain bikes. The path gradually narrows to give way to a series of more or less technical hairpins. In all cases, BE CAREFUL, the void is never far away. There are no intersections, so no risk of getting lost.
> The arrival is behind the Belvedere of Bourg-d'Oisans. To get around it, go down to the right following a small path until you reach the road. You then arrive at the “La Ville Noire” district. Turn left to reach the center of Bourg-d'Oisans.
