Puy-le-Haut > Les Cours, Auris

Also known as the letter carrier's path, this easy little trail meanders through meadows and offers a bucolic experience. You'll pass by the polished rocks characteristic of the local geology, as well as the Croix de Trévoux.

Retrace the history of the Chemin du Facteur, with a walk through meadows. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Romanche and the Écrins massif, where the Meije is king.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Departure point: Les Cours, Auris en Oisans
Height difference: 70 m
Round trip time: 2h
Distance : 6 km

MAP AND TOPO
IGN Top 25 Bourg d'Oisans and Alpe d'Huez 3335 ET
Topo guide OBP n°3 sentier 315+314+310

ITINERARY
Park at the parking des Cours, cross the village in the direction of La Mine (former ore mine at Freney-d'Oisans), then follow the road to the path on your right which leads to Puy le Bas. Continue along this path towards Puy le Haut.

• When you reach Puy le Haut, retrace your steps and follow the letter carrier's path. The path crosses a shadier area before crossing to the other side of the more open combe to Les Cours.

SIGHTS ALONG THE WAY

• the Croix de Trévoux (Trévoux means "three ways"), located at the crossroads of 3 roads at the intersection of the communes of Le Freney-d'Oisans and Auris-en-Oisans.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO NEARBY

• the heritage orientation trail, discovering the hamlets of Auris-en-Oisans (available from the tourist office or downloadable from www.auris.fr).

TO KNOW
The Les Cours / Puy-le-Haut walk is known as the Chemin du Facteur (Postman's Path), because for a very long time, the postman used to use this path to deliver his mail.

Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times, as herding dogs are present at certain times of the year.