Refuge de l'Alpe du Pin – Randonnée depuis les Granges
A family hike between pastures and waterfalls that should appeal to you.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Departure: Les Granges 1 m
Elevation: 535 m
Round trip duration:
1 hour 30 minutes there and 1 hour 15 minutes back
Distance: 4.4 km
Level :
Hike: Medium
ROUTE
From the Granges car park, take the path that descends to the turquoise waters of the Vénéon River. Cross the bridge and head straight towards Alpe du Pin. The climb is steady, and you'll be refreshed by the spray from the Froide Pisse waterfall. As you walk, take the time to discover the tale written on the signs along the path.
Upon arrival, discover the stone Alpe du Pin refuge, which overlooks the Vénéon valley from its belvedere.
Built in 1947, the refuge has managed to maintain the modesty of its origins over the decades while reasonably adapting its comfort to today's requirements.
MAPS AND TOPO
OBP map n°5 (on sale at the tourist office): trail n°528
IGN Top 25 map n°3336 ET
Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds at certain times of the year.
TO SEE ON THE COURSE
– the Froide Pisse waterfall which has its source at the Pierroux glacier near the Tête de Lauranoure.
– Lauranoure
– the village of Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans
Departure: Les Granges 1 m
Elevation: 535 m
Round trip duration:
1 hour 30 minutes there and 1 hour 15 minutes back
Distance: 4.4 km
Level :
Hike: Medium
ROUTE
From the Granges car park, take the path that descends to the turquoise waters of the Vénéon River. Cross the bridge and head straight towards Alpe du Pin. The climb is steady, and you'll be refreshed by the spray from the Froide Pisse waterfall. As you walk, take the time to discover the tale written on the signs along the path.
Upon arrival, discover the stone Alpe du Pin refuge, which overlooks the Vénéon valley from its belvedere.
Built in 1947, the refuge has managed to maintain the modesty of its origins over the decades while reasonably adapting its comfort to today's requirements.
MAPS AND TOPO
OBP map n°5 (on sale at the tourist office): trail n°528
IGN Top 25 map n°3336 ET
Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds at certain times of the year.
TO SEE ON THE COURSE
– the Froide Pisse waterfall which has its source at the Pierroux glacier near the Tête de Lauranoure.
– Lauranoure
– the village of Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans
