Le Bourg-d’Oisans

Site d’escalade du Vernis

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Guillaume Broust

Oisans Tourism

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A typical climbing school for family practice, well maintained, pleasant, great for beginners and children (a majority of routes between 4 and 5). In the sun for a large part of the afternoon and very well equipped.

TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS :
> Approach march: 4 minutes
> Massif: Grandes Rousses
> Difficulty/Rating: 3 > 7a
> Starting altitude: 720 m
> Number of tracks: 50
> Track height: 5m to 30m
> Nature of the rock: gneiss
> Climbing style: slab and cracks
> Exposure: southwest
> Favorable period: all

TOPO – MAPS:
Map: IGN top 25, 3336 ET Alpe d'Huez
Topo Climbing in Isère, Ze topo volume 2, FFME

Further information :

It is your responsibility to assess your climbing abilities. Follow safety rules. Check your equipment.

Location details

Exit Bourg d'Oisans towards Briançon (D1091); 2km after the roundabout, turn left, cross the hamlet of Vernis by turning left at the crow's foot and park in the large car park.
Approach walk: Take the path that starts at the end of the car park and cross a small stream before arriving at the foot of the main sector. The upper sectors are accessed by a steep path just to the right.