Les hameaux de la Grave
This route without major difficulties takes you to discover La Grave and its authentic hamlets. On this small balcony road, the panorama is magnificent! You will have a front row seat to contemplate La Meije and its glaciers.
This route is available in the “Cyclo en Oisans” guide (Oisans Tourisme)
Departure / Arrival: Le Bourg-d'Oisans 720 m
Duration: 5 hour
Distance (A/R): 72 km
Maximum altitude: 1823 m
Minimum altitude: 720 m
Positive elevation: 1981 m
Maximum slope: 9%
Cartography: Michelin Department Map of Isère, Savoie n° 333
ROUTE
From Bourg-d'Oisans, take the direction “Briançon / Les 2 Alpes » via the D1091 to the Chambon dam. You will cross 4 lit tunnels on this section, for your safety, make sure you are visible.
When you reach the dam, continue towards “Briançon / La Grave » (other tunnels await you).
A La Grave, cross the village and go through the “Serre du Coin” tunnel. Immediately after exiting the tunnel, turn right towards “Ventelon / Les Terrasses / Les Hières”. You will climb above La Grave on a small balcony road facing La Meije.
You first arrive at Ventelon, you can then turn right towards Les Hières. At the end of the road, turn around and continue towards Les Terrasses, then Le Chazelet.
Si La Grave and its hamlets no longer hold any secrets for you, you can then go back down the same road to Bourg d'Oisans.
Departure / Arrival: Le Bourg-d'Oisans 720 m
Duration: 5 hour
Distance (A/R): 72 km
Maximum altitude: 1823 m
Minimum altitude: 720 m
Positive elevation: 1981 m
Maximum slope: 9%
Cartography: Michelin Department Map of Isère, Savoie n° 333
ROUTE
From Bourg-d'Oisans, take the direction “Briançon / Les 2 Alpes » via the D1091 to the Chambon dam. You will cross 4 lit tunnels on this section, for your safety, make sure you are visible.
When you reach the dam, continue towards “Briançon / La Grave » (other tunnels await you).
A La Grave, cross the village and go through the “Serre du Coin” tunnel. Immediately after exiting the tunnel, turn right towards “Ventelon / Les Terrasses / Les Hières”. You will climb above La Grave on a small balcony road facing La Meije.
You first arrive at Ventelon, you can then turn right towards Les Hières. At the end of the road, turn around and continue towards Les Terrasses, then Le Chazelet.
Si La Grave and its hamlets no longer hold any secrets for you, you can then go back down the same road to Bourg d'Oisans.
