Tête de la Toura
You are an experienced hiker, discover the Tête de la Toura at Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans, a paradise on a captivating aerial trail with breathtaking panoramas. An unforgettable hiking adventure!
One of the region's favourite sporty hiking trails, Tête de la Toura promises panoramic views of a rich and diverse alpine landscape. The trail winds through varied terrain to end in a rocky area. Here stone and green combine under blue skies to create breathtakingly beautiful scenes.
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS :
Start Point: Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans
Elevation: 1425m
Duration: 8h00
Distance: 13.9 km
ITINERARY :
A Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans, the departure is located at the cemetery, first crossing the hamlet of Roures.
Continue to the old Saint Christophe mill on the Devil's torrent. A few bends lead to the Virgin of Collet which dominates the valley. The path then climbs gently to the hamlet of Puy. Do not miss the pretty oratory then take the climb on your right to the Miroir des Fétoules, a small expanse of water where the Fétoules are reflected.
Continue to the junction for Tête de la Toura. On the trail, a stop at the orientation table is a must.
After this break, continue your ascent with a nice reward on arrival; To return to your starting point, go back down to the intersection and follow the direction of Saint Christophe.
TOPO and MAP
TOP 25 IGN 3236 AND
OBP (on sale at the tourist office) trail
TO HAVE
– The village of St-Christophe-en-Oisans
– The church and the cemetery where great names of mountaineering rest
– The “Memories of Mountaineering” Museum
– The historic café “La Cordée
Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herding dogs at certain times of the year.
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS :
Start Point: Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans
Elevation: 1425m
Duration: 8h00
Distance: 13.9 km
ITINERARY :
A Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans, the departure is located at the cemetery, first crossing the hamlet of Roures.
Continue to the old Saint Christophe mill on the Devil's torrent. A few bends lead to the Virgin of Collet which dominates the valley. The path then climbs gently to the hamlet of Puy. Do not miss the pretty oratory then take the climb on your right to the Miroir des Fétoules, a small expanse of water where the Fétoules are reflected.
Continue to the junction for Tête de la Toura. On the trail, a stop at the orientation table is a must.
After this break, continue your ascent with a nice reward on arrival; To return to your starting point, go back down to the intersection and follow the direction of Saint Christophe.
TOPO and MAP
TOP 25 IGN 3236 AND
OBP (on sale at the tourist office) trail
TO HAVE
– The village of St-Christophe-en-Oisans
– The church and the cemetery where great names of mountaineering rest
– The “Memories of Mountaineering” Museum
– The historic café “La Cordée
Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herding dogs at certain times of the year.
