Ski de randonnée depuis Oulles / Vallée de la Lignarre
Go up to Oulles, the smallest commune in Isère, connected by road in 1962, is a winter trip in itself. Continuing on skis in the Taillefer massif completes this journey.
HIKING SUGGESTION from Oulles
> Classic day itinerary:
– Le Grand Galbert, eastern slope (2561 m) + 1150 m
It is an ideal summit for ski touring: never very steep, it takes you to its summit from the beautiful village ofOullesIt overlooks the entire Romanche valley with a spectacular view of the Belledonne massif and, of course, the summit of Taillefer. Be careful, facing due east, it receives the sun very early.
“Classic” day trips
LIGNARRE AND LIGNARRE VALLEY SECTOR COL D’ORNON
Two sectors for the price of one! One on the Taillefer side and the other on the Grand Renaud side, the accesses are not the same but relatively close together.
In any case, you will enter the secret and friendly Lignarre Valley where the imprint of the mountain lifestyle can be seen everywhere. With its small hamlets scattered on the steep slopes of the valley, far from the big tourist centers, Lignarre is a multitude of nooks and crannies to discover.
“Taillefer”, its name alone cracks like a whip, comes from the lead mines, an austere metal stubbornly torn from the mountain. A little-known massif, surrounded by mysteries, surrounded by beautiful peaks, full of peat bogs and lakes. When you arrive from Grenoble, the massif overlooks the road with a sheer drop of almost 1000 m. On the north face, it is a small, almost impregnable citadel with a mysterious aura. Geologically, it is an extension of Belledonne but the Romanche valley isolates it. Its summit: Taillefer culminates at 2857 m and offers a superb view of Grenoble, the Ecrins and the Dévoluy. The snow, due to the lack of visitors, remains untouched for a long time on this massif.
Those in the know know it well: the Taillefer, although not yet a gold mine, is an inexhaustible mine for ski touring!
On the Grand Renaud side, you can explore the large cirque in which the small village of Villard-Reymond, or opt for the small family resort of col d’Ornon which allows you to do some great free-rando runs or reach the surrounding mountain ranges without too much effort.
/!\ IMPORTANT
The practice of ski touring is a risky activity under the responsibility of each practitioner.
Follow ANENA's safety instructions: anena.org, don't hesitate to be accompanied by a mountain guide and find out about the weather conditions before leaving.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
> Where to get supplies: All shops in Bourg-d'Oisans.
Restaurants and lodgings in col d’Ornon.
> Where to sleep: Gîtes at col d’Ornon and Oulles
> Classic day itinerary:
– Le Grand Galbert, eastern slope (2561 m) + 1150 m
It is an ideal summit for ski touring: never very steep, it takes you to its summit from the beautiful village ofOullesIt overlooks the entire Romanche valley with a spectacular view of the Belledonne massif and, of course, the summit of Taillefer. Be careful, facing due east, it receives the sun very early.
“Classic” day trips
LIGNARRE AND LIGNARRE VALLEY SECTOR COL D’ORNON
Two sectors for the price of one! One on the Taillefer side and the other on the Grand Renaud side, the accesses are not the same but relatively close together.
In any case, you will enter the secret and friendly Lignarre Valley where the imprint of the mountain lifestyle can be seen everywhere. With its small hamlets scattered on the steep slopes of the valley, far from the big tourist centers, Lignarre is a multitude of nooks and crannies to discover.
“Taillefer”, its name alone cracks like a whip, comes from the lead mines, an austere metal stubbornly torn from the mountain. A little-known massif, surrounded by mysteries, surrounded by beautiful peaks, full of peat bogs and lakes. When you arrive from Grenoble, the massif overlooks the road with a sheer drop of almost 1000 m. On the north face, it is a small, almost impregnable citadel with a mysterious aura. Geologically, it is an extension of Belledonne but the Romanche valley isolates it. Its summit: Taillefer culminates at 2857 m and offers a superb view of Grenoble, the Ecrins and the Dévoluy. The snow, due to the lack of visitors, remains untouched for a long time on this massif.
Those in the know know it well: the Taillefer, although not yet a gold mine, is an inexhaustible mine for ski touring!
On the Grand Renaud side, you can explore the large cirque in which the small village of Villard-Reymond, or opt for the small family resort of col d’Ornon which allows you to do some great free-rando runs or reach the surrounding mountain ranges without too much effort.
/!\ IMPORTANT
The practice of ski touring is a risky activity under the responsibility of each practitioner.
Follow ANENA's safety instructions: anena.org, don't hesitate to be accompanied by a mountain guide and find out about the weather conditions before leaving.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
> Where to get supplies: All shops in Bourg-d'Oisans.
Restaurants and lodgings in col d’Ornon.
> Where to sleep: Gîtes at col d’Ornon and Oulles
Location details
At the exit of Bourg-d'Oisans (towards Grenoble) follow “Ornon” on the left (D 526). Take the 1st road on the right towards Oulles to the village (parking at the entrance to the village).
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