The riches of Oisans are as vast as the surface of its territory. The sites that are worth a visit are therefore very numerous! To give you a taste of what you will find in our mountainous country, here is a selection of places whose reputation extends beyond borders.


Top 10

Must-see places in Oisans

To help you organize your stay and above all to not miss anything in Oisans, here are our top 10 things to do absolutely! 

The Black Lake - Plateau d'Emparis
Cyrille Quintard

01

The Emparis Plateau

Perched at 2 190 m, this plateau with the appearance of steppes is surrounded by high peaks, as that of la Meije et du Peak of Mas de la Grave. As you browse through it, you will discoverlaugh at mountain lakes which punctuatesnt of blue this expanse of greenery.

The Emparis Plateau

Lake Lauvitel
Celine Viola

02

Lake Lauvitel

Is it still necessary to introduce it, so much so that reputation as a mineral jewel precedes it? Location the most visited in Oisans, ce lake turquoise contrast with the chaos rocky which surrounds it.

  • ATTENTION: this protected site is en area cheart of the Ecrins National Park. It complies with strict regulations.e ! 

Lake Lauvitel

La Meije view from Chazelet
Alps Photographs

03

La Meije

La Meije, summit emblematique Alpes, sounds like a legendde for mountaineers. With its dizzying ridges, steep walls and its peak snowye, she fascinates as much as it imposes itself in the landscape. Slocatede in The Cases, elle attracts those in search of challenges extremes. 

La Meije

Fourchu Lake
Fabien Gruas

04

The Taillefer Plateau

Location famous accessible Strolling along for Oulles, Ornon ou Livet-et-Gavet. Ce natural balcony is dotted with several lakes connecteds between them by smalls watercourse, the whole dominated by the imposing summit of Taillefer.

The Taillefer plateau

Arrival station of the white peak
Guillaume LE GUILLOU

05

Le Pic Blanc

Imagine transported by cable à 3 meters above sea level. To Pic Blanc, 3e highest peak of the Great Redheads, each puff air is puree, each square meter overlooks a horizon infinite. From ici you popen see 1/5e of French territory, including the Montblanc. 

Le Pic Blanc

Rise of theAlpe d'Huez By Bike
Cyrille Quintard

06

The climb of Alpe d'Huez

Mythical, legendary, fierce, demanding, epic, iconic, colossal, stunning…but above all unmissable!!! Every year,Cyclists from all over the world come to compete French 21 turns the most famous of Tour de France. Why not you? 

The climb of Alpe d'Huez

Road cycling at the Col du Lautaret
Jules Arnaud

07

Mythical passes

Some are registereds in the heritage of the Tour de France, others are renowneds for their beauty, but all are unmissable ! By car, à motorcycle or à bike, go to the meeting du Glandon, Croix de Fer, Sabot, Sarenne, byOrnon et du Lautaret. 

Mythical passes

Not to be missed

08

Besse

Perched on its terraces cobblestones, this village unveils a living heritage where maisons of stones and ancient church whispers centuries-old secrets. Take a walk under slate roofs and let yourself be surprised by a rich past.

  • Classified in Sremarkable heritage sites. 

Besse, listed village

Lautaret garden
Eric Beaulet

09

Lautaret garden

At 2 m, this plant paradise immerses you in a botanical immersion unique. Explore proven 2000 species, originating from mountains all over the world, en armchairnant trails offering a view impregnable on the Écrins massif. A sensory experience not to be missed.

Lautaret garden

Village of La Grave - church
Images and dreams

10

The village of La Grave

La Grave, village fixed at the bottom of la Meije, you reveals are cultural heritage. Montagnard : its narrow streets where history can be read in every stone, theChurch of Our Lady of the Assumption who watches over souls, and the mountain pastures which tell of life in the past.  

La Grave, an alpine village



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