The balconies of Vénéon

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Flyway beautiful taking place partly on a path carved into the rock. View overlooking the valley and the peaks Vénéon.

About : The balconies of Vénéon

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Departure: St-Christophe-en-Oisans
Height difference: 838 m
Round trip time: 3h
Distance: 9.2 km
Level: difficult

ROUTE :
Start from St-Christophe-en-Oisans (1460 m) next to the cemetery.
Climb through the hamlet of Roure towards the hamlet of Le Puy (1h/350 m ascent). You'll pass the old Moulin du Diable, then the Vierge du Collet.
Turn right along the path towards Miroir des Fétoules to cross the hamlet of Le Puy. This well-maintained hamlet is well worth a look.
Follow the path towards Plan du Lac / Les 2 Alpes.
Leave the path leading down to Plan du Lac and follow "les 2 Alpes / les Perrons".
The path becomes very aerial with rock passages and handrails.
From Les Perrons descend to the 2 Alpes resort.

IMPORTANT:
Return to the village of Venosc by footpath or gondola.
In summer, you can take the bus to St-Christophe-en-Oisans, or return via the Venosc - Plan du Lac - le Puy - St Christophe trail.
Caution: not recommended in wet weather.

Minimum age: 12 years

Welcome: Not recommended in bad weather

Tips

In July & August: return trips are possible by bus and cable car.

En bref

3 h 00

J+ : 838 m

9.2 km

Level black - very hard

Map and GPX marking

The balconies of Vénéon

Getting There

Services

Tours

  • Average duration of the individual tour: 180 minutes

Opening

From 01/05 to 31/10.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Prices

Free access.

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