Refuge de l'Alpe du Pin – Rando
This path in front of Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans offers a very beautiful panorama all along the climb.
Upon arrival, discover the stone-built Alpe du Pin refuge, which overlooks the Vénéon valley from its belvedere.
Little known and discreet, it has all the attractions to delight your heart, mind and calves. You can count on the warm welcome and the good little dishes of the keepers.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Departure: Les Granges
Elevation: 535 m
Return time: 3h30
Distance: 4.4 km
ITINERARIES
From the hamlet of Les Granges, go down to the Vénéon torrent. Then take the path that winds up at the foot of the Pisse waterfall to the flat area of Alpe du Pin, then to the Refuge (1h30 from Les Granges).
MAPS AND TOPO
OBP map n°5 (on sale at the tourist office): trail n°528
IGN Top 25 map n°3336 ET
TO SEE ON THE COURSE
Cascade of Cold Piss
TO KNOW
The guards offer very nice snacks and can tell you about these routes departing from the Refuge.
Little known and discreet, it has all the attractions to delight your heart, mind and calves. You can count on the warm welcome and the good little dishes of the keepers.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Departure: Les Granges
Elevation: 535 m
Return time: 3h30
Distance: 4.4 km
ITINERARIES
From the hamlet of Les Granges, go down to the Vénéon torrent. Then take the path that winds up at the foot of the Pisse waterfall to the flat area of Alpe du Pin, then to the Refuge (1h30 from Les Granges).
MAPS AND TOPO
OBP map n°5 (on sale at the tourist office): trail n°528
IGN Top 25 map n°3336 ET
TO SEE ON THE COURSE
Cascade of Cold Piss
TO KNOW
The guards offer very nice snacks and can tell you about these routes departing from the Refuge.
