La montée de l'Alpe d'Huez, la discrète en vélo électrique

Didier GIRARD decided to return to his roots and settle in Bourg-d'Oisans. He raises lambs and American Bison (of Canadian origin) for their meat and to introduce visitors to this mythical animal.Nothing presaged this engineer in agronomy from Oisans to leave his job as sales director to become a farmer. "In 2004, just before my 40th birthday, I felt the need to change my lifestyle and get back to nature", he explained. He settled in Rochetaillé, the village in which he grew up, where he bought 20 hectares of fallow ground and started breeding lambs for their meat. The need to diversify production soon became clear and Didier Girard decided to breed bison. "This is quality meat, for which there was no supplier available locally". The "bibis" as he called them are North American bison ("Alberta" bison from Canada) have acclimatised pretty well. In 2016, 9 baby bison were born, bringing the herd up to 37. The bison remain in the pasture year round, in parks where they eat hay and grass. The particularity of breeding these wild animals lies in their handling. "Bison, which weigh between 20 and 30 kg at birth, can weigh up to a ton when they reach adulthood. It's best to enter the enclosure as little as possible and take safety precautions". The animals are slaughtered when they are about 2,5 years old. Carcasses, which can weigh up to 450 kg, are cut and vacuum packed by a butcher, who also makes saucisson and bison terrine. Didier Girard then sells his production directly to local clients. Sheep breeding is faithful to the Oisans tradition, involving transhumance on foot and lambing in March/April... Lambs and ewes spend the entire summer in the mountains at altitudes of between 2000 and 3000 m in the Bérarde Valley. Every year, Didier puts out a call for volunteers to take part in the transhumance. Don't hesitate to contact him if you'd like to share in the adventure! PRODUCTS : - Pasture lamb - Bison meat. LOCATION : at the farm shop by appointment. LABELS : - Membre de la “Route des Savoir-Faire de l’Oisans” - Marque “Producteurs de l’Oisans” - Réseau “Bienvenue à la Ferme” -Agriculture biologique

The water sports centre at the Lac du Verney is open in July and August for activities including paddle boats, canoes, sailing dinghies and paddle boards.The 75-hectare lake, at an altitude of 725 meters and varying in depth, is a true mountain lake, even if it is an artificial reservoir. Authorized activities: windsurfing, canoeing, paddling, wingfoil, pedal boats. Prohibited activities: swimming, diving, motorboating and water-skiing.

The Musée des Minéraux has become the Galerie des Trésors Alpins (GALTA). It has undergone a makeover, taking you on a journey through 3 universes: crystals, treasures of the Oisans, an immersive journey to the heart of Alpine fauna and the new "Oisans in the eye of the comics" trail.The richness of its mineralogical collection and the dynamic staging of the wildlife area make it a wonderful place to discover the natural and cultural heritage of the Oisans. The museum is a member of the Route des Savoir-Faire de l'Oisans. Guided tours led by the Centre de Géologie de l'Oisans, the Parc des Écrins and members of the "Club des Cristalliers" are available on reservation in July and August. The world : L'OISANS AUX QUATRE SAISONS A sensory show (images and sounds) that takes visitors on a twenty-minute audio narrative explaining the life of Oisans wildlife according to the seasons and their layering in the great landscape. In partnership with the Ecrins National Park, the show raises awareness of the need to respect natural spaces and the animals that frequent them. This immersive show was created with the help of Jean-Marc Rochette, a comic strip artist who is very involved in the Oisans region. As a result, the trail is imbued with a unique poetic and sensory atmosphere. The trail is available in French and English. CRYSTAL, A TREASURE OF THE OISANS A brand-new heritage trail showcases the region's most emblematic crystals: Epidote, quartz, axinite, anatase and siderite have all found their home! In an interplay of transparent surfaces, the tour is organized around three themes: geology, local heritage and crystallography. A large part of the exhibition is devoted to crystallographic marvels. We learn how crystals are formed, and the origin of their shape and color. THE OISANS IN THE EYE OF COMICS The 8th art makes its entrance to the museum to magnify the Oisans and those who live here. Beautifully illustrated by Clara Debray's drawings and Éric Savoldelli's comic strips, this new tour also features a host of audio-visuals, podcasts and sensory walks. Structured around five themes, the tour explores the links between man and nature, the fascination of the "great landscape", the adaptations required to cope with the rigours of the territory, and the challenges that drive people to surpass themselves, not forgetting the "great firsts" of the pioneers who left their mark on the Oisans with their sensational adventures. TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS Discover our temporary exhibition space all year round. BOUTIQUE-LIBRAIRIE As part of the museum's redevelopment, the boutique has been redesigned. More functional, it is now located in the reception hall and features new items bearing the artist's signature and derived from his work. A selection of books, comics, albums, novels and stories invite you to extend your visit on various naturalist themes. Free access to the store during museum opening hours.

Clément MARAIS raises his herd of goats and a few pigs on the heights, in the heart of the Villard Reculas mountain pastures. He offers a full range of goat cheeses: tomme, raclette, fromage frais... and pork meat according to the season.Situated at an altitude of 1500 m, the farm has a herd of Alpine goats whose milk is processed on site. Working with animals in a magnificent environment, as well as cheese processing, are the aspects of his business that Clément enjoys the most. Producing while respecting the environment is one of his main motivations. Products : - Tomme de chèvre; - Fresh, semi-fresh, semi-dry and dry goat cheeses; - Goat raclette; - pork meat (autumn). Points of sale : - At the farm; - At the market: Friday morning at Alpe d'Huez (July and August). Labels : - Producteurs de l'Oisans" brand; - Bienvenue à la Ferme" network. - Route des Savoir-Faire de l'Oisans" label.