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Le Rafour, loop hike from Bourg d'Oisans
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Itinéraire potentiellement soumis à de forts dégâts dus à des évènements météorologiques majeurs et dont la viabilité peut être incertaine, renseignez-vous avant de vous engager sur ce parcours.
Description
A perfect walk for families
This walk follows a pretty forest track along the Romanche river, allowing you to discover the gentle, wooded landscapes of Bourg d'Oisans.
The gradient is almost non-existent. Return via the greenway.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Start: Place du Cristal - Bourg-d'Oisans
Round trip time: 3h20
Distance: 17.8 km
Difference in altitude: 87 m
Level : Easy
ITINERARY
From Place du Cristal, follow the road towards Alpe d'Huez.
When you reach the foot of the climb, turn left towards Bassey/Les Essoulieux.
Continue along the road until you see the signs for Le Rafour on a path. You'll pass through the forest of the ESN du Marais de Vieil Morte before arriving at Le Rafour.
Follow the D44 towards Bourg d'Oisans to find the Voie Verte (just before the red bridge), then take the Voie Verte back to Bourg d'Oisans (asphalt road along the Romanche river).
MAP AND TOPO :
IGN Top 25 map n°3335
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
Date and time
- From 01/05/2026 to 31/10/2026
- From 01/05/2027 to 31/10/2027
Additional information
Updated by
Oisans Tourisme - 11/03/2026
www.bike-oisans.com
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Environments
Forest location
Mountain location
Open period
From 04/01 to 11/30 : open daily.
Contact
Phone : 04 76 80 03 25
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
The walk starts from the centre of Bourg d'Oisans
Animals
Yes
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