A lovely route that is emblematic of Oisans, featuring a narrow path, switchbacks and airy sections. The path follows the GR 50, linking Villard Reymond to Le Bourg d'Oisans, winding its way across the cliff overhanging Le Bourg d'Oisans.
Route in the “MTB in Oisans” guide (Oisans Tourisme)
Departure : Villard Reymond - Col du Solude, 1680 m.
Arrival : Le Bourg-d'Oisans 720 m.
Length: 30 mins
Distance: 5 km
Highest point: 1 680 m
Lowest point: 720 m
Total height gain: 70 m
Total height loss: 970 m
Technique: 4/4
Endurance: 2/4
Map: Top 25 Bourg d'Oisans et l'Alpe d'Huez 3335 ET
ROUTE
> The path starts at the Col du Solude (1680 m) above Villard-Reymond and follows the GR 50 footpath. Keep your eyes open as at the top of the route, certain sections are separate for hikers and mountain-bikers, so make sure you follow the signs.
> Ride down 100 m from the Col on the road and take the path that carries straight on at the bend. This starts on a fast path, but you need to look out to the
right for a smaller path that winds between the trees. It’s a fun path, but you need to concentrate.
> Once back on the GR50, carry straight on to the path reserved for bikers, which gradually narrows until it becomes a series of switchbacks of varying technical difficulty. In all cases, BE CAREFUL as the cliff edge is never far away. There are no junctions, so no risk of getting lost.
> You arrive behind the Bourg-d’Oisans belvedere, which you go round to the right, following a small path as far as the road. This is in the «Ville Noire» district of Le Bourg-d’Oisans - turn left for the town centre.
5 km
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max. 1684 m
min. 720 m
10 m
970 m
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Style : Mountain Public : Reserved for experts/confirmed |
From Villard-Reymond climb up through the village and continue on the track to the Col du Solude. From Bourg d’Oisans, take the D526 towards Col d’Ornon and then either the D219 to Villard Reymond. Return: either cycle along the road or arrange for a car to take you back to Bourg d’Oisans.
Sur votre droite part un petit sentier plutôt joueur .. mais sur lequel il faut rester vigilant.
Retour sur le chemin Facteur. Continuer tout droit pour suivre le chemin réservé aux VTT.
Fini les petits virages ... on souffle ! Vous voici derrière le Belvédère de Bourg d'Oisans. Pour le contourner, descendre à droite en suivant un petit sentier jusqu'à la route.
Vous arrivez à la sortie de bourg d'Oisans, sur la route qui mène à Villard Notre Dame. Prennez à gauche pour rejoindre le centre de Bourg d'Oisans.
Oisans Tourisme - 08/04/2024
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Topo guides references :
Route in the “MTB in Oisans” guide (Oisans Tourisme)
Map references :
Top 25 Bourg d'Oisans et l'Alpe d'Huez 3335 ET
You can get to the Col du Solude from Bourg d'Oisans either by bike (around 2 hours) or by car (30 mins), if you have another car you can leave in Bourg d'Oisans.
2 routes:
- Via the road to Le Col d'Ornon (D526) then Villard-Reymond (D210)
- Via Villard-Notre-Dame (D219) then the 4WD track to the Col du Solude.