Pierre Blanche – Randonnée depuis Besse-en-Oisans
This loop will allow you to discover the heights of the village of Besse and its agricultural and pastoral heritage, offering views of the valley and the Cirque de la Salse. Halfway along the route, you will visit the old summer hamlet of Bonnefin.
This interactive itinerary was developed by the Maison Départementale des Alpages. Get a smartphone with an application to read the QR codes.
Along your way, you will find terminals equipped with QR codes. You can thus, through a treasure hunt, discover with your smartphone the heritage, environmental and geographical aspects of the environment.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Departure: Beyer car park
Elevation: 220 m
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Distance: 4,6 km
Level: Medium (blue)
MAP AND TOPO
IGN Top 25 3335et – Le Bourg-d'Oisans L'Alpe d'Huez
Map “Walks and hikes around Besse” (available at the tourist office)
ROUTE
This route uses almost exclusively tracks (tarmac or not) and few paths.
The start is at the end of the Beyer car park, located at the exit of the village. Follow the track towards La Quarlie.
After 2 km, take the path that starts at the 2nd hairpin bend (on your right). Continue straight on to the hamlet of Bonnefin, don't hesitate to take a little tour to visit it!
Then, return to the path taken to go to the hamlet and at the first crossroads, take the path which goes down on your left.
Stay on this path until the intersection with the track leading to Sert, then follow the direction of Besse.
TO SEE ON THE ROUTE
– The hamlet of Bonnefin
– View of the Cirque de la Salse
Things to see nearby:
– The House of the Isère Alps
– The tourist office
Along your way, you will find terminals equipped with QR codes. You can thus, through a treasure hunt, discover with your smartphone the heritage, environmental and geographical aspects of the environment.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Departure: Beyer car park
Elevation: 220 m
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Distance: 4,6 km
Level: Medium (blue)
MAP AND TOPO
IGN Top 25 3335et – Le Bourg-d'Oisans L'Alpe d'Huez
Map “Walks and hikes around Besse” (available at the tourist office)
ROUTE
This route uses almost exclusively tracks (tarmac or not) and few paths.
The start is at the end of the Beyer car park, located at the exit of the village. Follow the track towards La Quarlie.
After 2 km, take the path that starts at the 2nd hairpin bend (on your right). Continue straight on to the hamlet of Bonnefin, don't hesitate to take a little tour to visit it!
Then, return to the path taken to go to the hamlet and at the first crossroads, take the path which goes down on your left.
Stay on this path until the intersection with the track leading to Sert, then follow the direction of Besse.
TO SEE ON THE ROUTE
– The hamlet of Bonnefin
– View of the Cirque de la Salse
Things to see nearby:
– The House of the Isère Alps
– The tourist office
