Les cheminées d'équilibre de Vaujany
Fairly short route above VaujanyThe climb by road is rather steep but ends with a beautiful, delicate descent with some lovely series of sliding hairpin bends. A very fun forest trail!
Itinerary of the “MTB in Oisans” guide (Oisans Tourisme)
Departure/arrival (loop): Vaujany 1250 m
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Distance: 8 km
Highest point: 1700 m
Lowest point: 1220 m
Elevation gain: +496 m
Vertical drop: -496 m
Technique: 3/4
Endurance: 3/4
Map: Top 25 Bourg d'Oisans and Alpe d'Huez 3335 ET
ROUTE
> From Vaujany, go down the main road, leave the church on the left and take the small road (direction “orientation table”) which climbs steeply on the right.
> Yes! 1 hour of climbing and a good 5 kilometers are on the program, with a percentage sometimes bordering on 14%.
> Stop at the large orientation table to take a breather and contemplate Belledonne, the Eau d'Olle valley and the Grandes Rousses.
>͕ Reach the balance chimney a little higher up. Take the small path that goes down to the right. We find the asphalt road to catch up with the path a little further down. A few steep and technical portions are on the menu, a little driving treat!
> As you approach Combe Méare, you come to an intersection. Take the path on the left to arrive quietly in the very center of Vaujany near the Cimes bar-restaurant.
Departure/arrival (loop): Vaujany 1250 m
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Distance: 8 km
Highest point: 1700 m
Lowest point: 1220 m
Elevation gain: +496 m
Vertical drop: -496 m
Technique: 3/4
Endurance: 3/4
Map: Top 25 Bourg d'Oisans and Alpe d'Huez 3335 ET
ROUTE
> From Vaujany, go down the main road, leave the church on the left and take the small road (direction “orientation table”) which climbs steeply on the right.
> Yes! 1 hour of climbing and a good 5 kilometers are on the program, with a percentage sometimes bordering on 14%.
> Stop at the large orientation table to take a breather and contemplate Belledonne, the Eau d'Olle valley and the Grandes Rousses.
>͕ Reach the balance chimney a little higher up. Take the small path that goes down to the right. We find the asphalt road to catch up with the path a little further down. A few steep and technical portions are on the menu, a little driving treat!
> As you approach Combe Méare, you come to an intersection. Take the path on the left to arrive quietly in the very center of Vaujany near the Cimes bar-restaurant.
