The ferruginous source

Easy family walk, which runs through forests and alpine fields. Splendid view on the massif of Belledonne. To combine with the visit of the Oz Waterfall.

A new discovery around Oz! Go in search of the ferruginous spring, a place in all simplicity and remarkable for the color of its stream rich in iron.

TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS :
Departure: Tourist Office
Distance: 4km
Altitude difference: about 180m
Duration: 1h30
Maximum altitude: 1350
Markup accuracy: From the Tourist Office, follow the Pré Raynaud trail (at the top of the Clos du Pré ski lift). At the first intersection, take direction "Le Roberand". At the second, always take a right. After several minutes of descent, turn right towards "Le Bessay" and "Source ferrugineuse". The source is a hundred meters lower and is noticeable by its rusty color. The path continues straight to the torrent of Roubier, beautiful and refreshing site. Cross the wooden bridge and go up along the slope. Possibility to make a detour to see the Oz Waterfall. Arrived at the hamlet of Bessay, turn right direction "Oz Station", pass the Pont du Gay and go through the neighborhood "Clos du Pré".

En pratique

  • Acceptés

Publics

  • Children,
  • Level bue - Medium

Animaux acceptés

  • Acceptés

Services

  • Pets welcome

Équipements

  • Car park

Nature du terrain

  • Stone,
  • Ground,
  • Not suitable for strollers

Informations complémentaires

Tourisme adapté

  • Not accessible in a wheelchair

Langues parlées

  • English,
  • French

Langues documentation

  • English,
  • French,
  • Dutch

Durée moyenne d'une visite groupée

  • 90h

Ouvertures

From 01/06 to 30/09.

Périodes

  • Summer,
  • Spring

Tarifs

Free access.

S'y rendre

Latitude : 45.127846

Longitude : 6.070756

Altitude : 1350

Oz Station
38114 Oz-en-Oisans
S'y rendre

Starting point behind the Tourist Office.

Access possible from the strat of the Eau d'Olle Express in Allemond.

Chambéry Grenoble Bourg-d'Oisans Bourgoin-Jallieu Vienne Lyon Valence Gap

Information mise à jour le 15/05/2024
par Office de Tourisme d'Oz 3300

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