Plaine de l'Oisans et lac du Verney
An easy route at the gateway to the Eau d'Olle valley. On the way back, the small road on the heights ofAllemond is a lookout point overlooking the Grandes Rousses massif. At the end of the day, the light gives full meaning to the name of this massif.
This route is available in the “Cyclo en Oisans” guide (Oisans Tourisme)
Departure / Arrival (loop): Bourg d’Oisans 720 m
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Distance: 35 km
Maximum altitude: 875 m
Minimum altitude: 710 m
Positive elevation: 436 m
Cartography: Michelin Department Map of Isère, Savoie n° 333
ROUTE
From Bourg d'Oisans, take the direction of L'Alpe d'Huez. At the bottom of the climb, take the small road to Bassey – les Essoulieux on the left.
Follow the tarmac road to the place called “3 ponts” and join the D1091 at La Paute. Turn right towards Grenoble.
In Rochetaillée, turn right towards AllemondFrom there, you can follow the signs for “Isère à vélo n° 2”.
After the “Pont Rouge”, turn right onto the D44 towards Villard Reculas.
Cross the hamlets of Raffour and Beurrière, continue uphill and take the small road to Boulangeard via the D44a. Go back down towards Lake Verney on the D526 towards Rivier d'Allemond - col de la Croix de Fer.
From “Pont Ratier”, the road climbs steeply. Go 650 m and turn left onto “Route du Villaret”. This will gently bring you to Allemond “Le Haut”. Pass the church, go back down and take the D526 on the right to reach Bourg d'Oisans.
THE LITTLE EXTRA: the climb of Mollard
To add a short, more sustained climb to this easy route, push on to the hamlet of Mollard. From the D526 towards Articol / Le Rivier d'Allemond, turn left to go to Mollard. After this short loop, you go back down to the D526. From there, take the D43 (first road on the right) to rejoin the initial route.
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Distance: 6 km
Duration: 45 min
Positive elevation: 311 m
FOR THE BRIEF STORY
During the exploitation of the silver-lead mines of Chalanches, between 1767 and 1799, it is estimated that a quarter of the production was stolen by the miners, despite all the precautions taken (the ore had descended towards Allemond in sewn bags). To combat fraud, the mine managers called on the clergy on three occasions to organize “Monitoire ceremonies”. During the procession, a crucifix was pulled by the feet, symbolizing Christ's pain at the misdeeds of men. In front of each house, a prayer was said and the alleged fraudster was supposed to die within the year. A clandestine foundry was later found in a room adjoining the sacristy, as well as slag in the floor of the church ofAllemond !
Departure / Arrival (loop): Bourg d’Oisans 720 m
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Distance: 35 km
Maximum altitude: 875 m
Minimum altitude: 710 m
Positive elevation: 436 m
Cartography: Michelin Department Map of Isère, Savoie n° 333
ROUTE
From Bourg d'Oisans, take the direction of L'Alpe d'Huez. At the bottom of the climb, take the small road to Bassey – les Essoulieux on the left.
Follow the tarmac road to the place called “3 ponts” and join the D1091 at La Paute. Turn right towards Grenoble.
In Rochetaillée, turn right towards AllemondFrom there, you can follow the signs for “Isère à vélo n° 2”.
After the “Pont Rouge”, turn right onto the D44 towards Villard Reculas.
Cross the hamlets of Raffour and Beurrière, continue uphill and take the small road to Boulangeard via the D44a. Go back down towards Lake Verney on the D526 towards Rivier d'Allemond - col de la Croix de Fer.
From “Pont Ratier”, the road climbs steeply. Go 650 m and turn left onto “Route du Villaret”. This will gently bring you to Allemond “Le Haut”. Pass the church, go back down and take the D526 on the right to reach Bourg d'Oisans.
THE LITTLE EXTRA: the climb of Mollard
To add a short, more sustained climb to this easy route, push on to the hamlet of Mollard. From the D526 towards Articol / Le Rivier d'Allemond, turn left to go to Mollard. After this short loop, you go back down to the D526. From there, take the D43 (first road on the right) to rejoin the initial route.
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Distance: 6 km
Duration: 45 min
Positive elevation: 311 m
FOR THE BRIEF STORY
During the exploitation of the silver-lead mines of Chalanches, between 1767 and 1799, it is estimated that a quarter of the production was stolen by the miners, despite all the precautions taken (the ore had descended towards Allemond in sewn bags). To combat fraud, the mine managers called on the clergy on three occasions to organize “Monitoire ceremonies”. During the procession, a crucifix was pulled by the feet, symbolizing Christ's pain at the misdeeds of men. In front of each house, a prayer was said and the alleged fraudster was supposed to die within the year. A clandestine foundry was later found in a room adjoining the sacristy, as well as slag in the floor of the church ofAllemond !
