Tête de la Toura

The Tête de la Toura, one of the region's favorite hiking routes, promises panoramic views of a rich and diverse alpine landscape. The trail winds through varied terrain to end in a rocky area. Here, stone and green combine under blue skies to create scenes of breathtaking beauty.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Start: Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans
Ascent: 1425m
Duration: 8h00
Distance: 13.9 km

ROUTE :
In Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans, start at the cemetery, first passing through the hamlet of Les Roures.
Continue to the old Saint Christophe mill on the Torrent du Diable. A few hairpin bends lead up to the Vierge du Collet overlooking the valley. The path then climbs gently to the hamlet of Le Puy. Don't miss the pretty oratory, then take the climb on your right to the Miroir des Fétoules, a small body of water reflecting the Fétoules.
Continue up to the fork for the Tête de la Toura. On the trail, stop at the orientation table.
To return to your starting point, go back down to the junction and follow the signs for Saint Christophe.

TOPO and MAP
TOP 25 IGN 3236 AND
OBP (on sale at the tourist office) trail

TO SEE
- The village of St-Christophe-en-Oisans
- The church and cemetery where some of the greatest names in mountaineering are buried
- The "Mémoires d'alpinismes" museum
- The historic café "La Cordée


Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herding dogs at certain times of the year.