Take to the heights of the resort and discover the Auris-en-Oisans ski area and its panoramic view of Alpe d'Huez! You can take the Auris express chairlift to get there or back.
About : Col de Maronne and Plateau de la Rochette – snowshoeing from Auris-en-Oisans resort
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Start: Place des Orgières parking lot (altitude 1,600 m)
Ascent: 279 m
Round trip time: 2 h 30
Return distance: 7.23 km
Level: easy (- 300 m ascent)
ITINERARY
Take the track that climbs up behind the Vacancéole - Les Ecrins d'Auris residence. The route begins with a gradual ascent, from which you'll gradually see a panorama of the Oisans. Continue up to the Col de Maronne. Once up there, follow the signs for the Col de Maronne/Plateau de la Rochette trail. The landscape of Alpe d'Huez and the Grandes Rousses will unfold for the rest of your journey. Shortly before you arrive, you'll have the opportunity to watch the sled dogs as they branch off to the left. The trail ends at the Auris Express lift, which you can use to return to the resort.
WHAT TO SEE ALONG THE WAY
Col de Maronne
Plateau de la Rochette
Sled dogs
Panoramic view of the Oisans from the Écrins to the Grandes Rousses
En bref
1 h 30
J+ : 279 m
7.23 km
Level bue - Medium
Map and GPX marking
Col de Maronne and Plateau de la Rochette – snowshoeing from Auris-en-Oisans resort
Auris-en-Oisans
Services
- Pets welcome
Services
Activities
- Duration of the session: 90 minutes
Tours
- Average duration of the individual tour: 90 minutes
Opening
From 01/12 to 20/04.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Prices
Free access.