Col de Maronne and Plateau de la Rochette - snowshoeing from Auris-en-Oisans
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.
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 reveal itself for the rest of your journey. Shortly before you arrive, you'll have the opportunity to observe the sled dogs by turning left. The trail ends at the Auris Express lift, which you can use to return to the resort.
TO SEE ALONG THE WAY
Col de Maronne
Plateau de la Rochette
Sleigh dogs
Panoramic view of the Oisans from the Écrins to the Grandes Rousses
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Auris-en-Oisans resort
In practice
Services
- Pets welcome
Time schedule
From 12/01/25 to 04/20/26
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Monday :
Open
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Tuesday :
Open
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Wednesday :
Open
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Thursday :
Open
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Friday :
Open
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Saturday :
Open
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Sunday :
Open
Subject to favorable weather
Subject to snow conditions
Prices
Free access.
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Latitude : 45.056607
Longitude : 6.076684
Height : 1600
38142 Auris-en-Oisans
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Information mise à jour le 11/01/2025
par Oisans Tourisme
