Maronne > le pont Romain de Sarenne – Rando
After reaching the picturesque hamlet of Le Rosay, you cross a pretty little grassy plateau before following the path which winds along the rocky slope to the Roman bridge.
This little hike is a bath in greenery, especially at the start of summer. From the charming little meadows of Rosay to the bucolic valley of Sarenne, the route is well shaded. Between the two, the dive in the valley is a little steep but does not present any difficulty.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Departure: Maronne (La Garde-en-Oisans)
Elevation: 112 m
Return time: 1h30
Return distance: 3,6 km
Level: easy
ROUTE
Park at the entrance to the hamlet of Maronne.
The route follows the road for 900 meters to the hamlet of Le Rosay where it ends. Cross Maronne and enjoy the clear view from the road.
Cross the charming little hamlet of Le Rosay, enjoying its serene atmosphere, the perfect example of mountain tranquility. Then the path crosses some green meadows and arrives above the Sarenne valley. It plunges along the cliff with a few tight bends and a few steep sections (which you will have to climb back up), but with a little attention the path is safe.
At the bottom of the path you arrive at the Roman bridge, a vestige of the Roman road which crossed the Oisans.
A little further up you can enjoy the remains of the old Sarenne mill which have been highlighted with an explanatory panel.
From there you can enjoy the freshness of the Sarenne torrent and its mountain charm. Or if the soles tell you, continue uphill along the torrent.
Once you have had your fill of greenery, take the path in the opposite direction.
TO HAVE
– the charming little hamlet of Rosay
– the Roman bridge
– the old mill of Sarenne
– the Sarenne torrent
TO KNOW
– You are on the first stage of the GR 54, one of the most difficult long-distance hiking trails in France, starting from Bourg d’Oisans it joins Clavans-en-Haut-Oisans ou Besse.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Departure: Maronne (La Garde-en-Oisans)
Elevation: 112 m
Return time: 1h30
Return distance: 3,6 km
Level: easy
ROUTE
Park at the entrance to the hamlet of Maronne.
The route follows the road for 900 meters to the hamlet of Le Rosay where it ends. Cross Maronne and enjoy the clear view from the road.
Cross the charming little hamlet of Le Rosay, enjoying its serene atmosphere, the perfect example of mountain tranquility. Then the path crosses some green meadows and arrives above the Sarenne valley. It plunges along the cliff with a few tight bends and a few steep sections (which you will have to climb back up), but with a little attention the path is safe.
At the bottom of the path you arrive at the Roman bridge, a vestige of the Roman road which crossed the Oisans.
A little further up you can enjoy the remains of the old Sarenne mill which have been highlighted with an explanatory panel.
From there you can enjoy the freshness of the Sarenne torrent and its mountain charm. Or if the soles tell you, continue uphill along the torrent.
Once you have had your fill of greenery, take the path in the opposite direction.
TO HAVE
– the charming little hamlet of Rosay
– the Roman bridge
– the old mill of Sarenne
– the Sarenne torrent
TO KNOW
– You are on the first stage of the GR 54, one of the most difficult long-distance hiking trails in France, starting from Bourg d’Oisans it joins Clavans-en-Haut-Oisans ou Besse.
