Vaujany et le col du Sabot
The small narrow road of the col du Sabot sneaks into the pastures of VaujanyThe climb is athletic. Along the way, it's not uncommon to encounter a few cows! Upon arrival, you're rewarded with a view of Lake Grand Maison.
This route is available in the “Cyclo en Oisans” guide (Oisans Tourisme)
Departure / Arrival: Bourg d’Oisans 720 m
Duration: 2 hour 30 minutes
Distance (A/R): 57 km
Maximum altitude: 2100 m
Minimum altitude: 710 m
Positive elevation: 1565 m
Maximum slope: 12%
Cartography: Michelin Department Map of Isère, Savoie n° 333
ROUTE
From Bourg d'Oisans, take the D1091 towards Grenoble.
In Rochetaillée follow the direction “Allemond / Vaujany".
Coming out ofAllemond, climb the 2 bends to reach the top of the Verney dam. At the end of the dam, follow the direction of Vaujany along Lake Verney.
At the end of the lake, turn right to begin the climb of Vaujany to col du SabotWe cross 4 hamlets before arriving at Vaujany.
A Vaujany take the direction “Vaujany – Village”. Cross the village towards La Villette / le Collet.
At Collet, continue on the road, you have 7 km of climbing left until col du Sabot (2100 m).
THE LITTLE ADDITION: Balance chimneys
We can add the rise of the balance chimneys at the entrance of Vaujany.
A bucolic and quite athletic escape on a pretty sunny slope facing the glaciers of the Grandes Rousses massif and the Cascade de la Fare.
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Distance (A/R): 10 km
Duration: 1 hour
Positive elevation: 510 m
history
Le col du Sabot was for centuries the gateway to France from Savoy. Sabot comes from Sabaudia, Savoy in patois. This role of border, with customs posts, ended in 1850 with the annexation of Savoy to France. The development of the road network with the democratization of the car isolated this road in favor of the current road which joins the col du Glandon and Croix de Fer by the RiverAllemond.
Departure / Arrival: Bourg d’Oisans 720 m
Duration: 2 hour 30 minutes
Distance (A/R): 57 km
Maximum altitude: 2100 m
Minimum altitude: 710 m
Positive elevation: 1565 m
Maximum slope: 12%
Cartography: Michelin Department Map of Isère, Savoie n° 333
ROUTE
From Bourg d'Oisans, take the D1091 towards Grenoble.
In Rochetaillée follow the direction “Allemond / Vaujany".
Coming out ofAllemond, climb the 2 bends to reach the top of the Verney dam. At the end of the dam, follow the direction of Vaujany along Lake Verney.
At the end of the lake, turn right to begin the climb of Vaujany to col du SabotWe cross 4 hamlets before arriving at Vaujany.
A Vaujany take the direction “Vaujany – Village”. Cross the village towards La Villette / le Collet.
At Collet, continue on the road, you have 7 km of climbing left until col du Sabot (2100 m).
THE LITTLE ADDITION: Balance chimneys
We can add the rise of the balance chimneys at the entrance of Vaujany.
A bucolic and quite athletic escape on a pretty sunny slope facing the glaciers of the Grandes Rousses massif and the Cascade de la Fare.
—
Distance (A/R): 10 km
Duration: 1 hour
Positive elevation: 510 m
history
Le col du Sabot was for centuries the gateway to France from Savoy. Sabot comes from Sabaudia, Savoy in patois. This role of border, with customs posts, ended in 1850 with the annexation of Savoy to France. The development of the road network with the democratization of the car isolated this road in favor of the current road which joins the col du Glandon and Croix de Fer by the RiverAllemond.
