Mountain pass Col d'Ornon from Entraigues (southern slope)
Start from Valbonnais. A steady ascent deep in the valley leads you to Entraigues, then Chantelouve, in the heart of a beautifully preserved valley along the border of Ecrins national park.
From Valbonnais, take the D526 towards Entraigues. At the Entraigues intersection, turn left towards Le Perier and Chantelouve/Col d’Ornon.
Take the gradual ascent up to Chantelouve, where the slope flattens out again in preparation for the final climb up Col d'Ornon with a series of zigzags! From La Chalp hamlet, observe the major effects of erosion from passing fords: mudslides are very frequent here, and many attempts by man to develop the area have given in to the forces of Mother Nature. Stop for a stroll through Europe’s largest white alder forest, a fragile, protected area on the flat part of the pass. Descend on the same route.
En pratique
- Non disponible
Publics
- Level red – hard
Animaux acceptés
- Non disponible
Nature du terrain
- Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Informations complémentaires
Langues parlées
- French
Durée moyenne d'une visite groupée
- 170h
Ouvertures
From 01/05 to 31/10.
Subject to favorable weather.
Périodes
- Autumn,
- Summer,
- Spring
Tarifs
Free access.
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Latitude : 44.899917
Longitude : 5.904695
Altitude : 850
38740 Valbonnais
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Information mise à jour le 26/07/2024
par Matheysine Tourisme
