Saint Denis - Randonnée depuis Besse-en-Oisans

Hikers will find terminals equipped with QR codes along the way. Using their smartphones, they can discover the heritage, environmental and geographical aspects of the area through a treasure hunt.

Take advantage of the hike to visit the Maison Départementale des Alpages just before leaving the village.
Do not approach any calves that may be near you.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Departure point: Parking du Gay (just outside the village)
Difference in altitude: 200 m
Duration (loop): 1h30
Distance (loop): 3 km
Level : Medium

ITINERARY
From the parking lot on the outskirts of the village: follow the track towards the Emparis plateau (at 1500 m).
The climb is on a tarmac track.
After the Saint Denis oratory, return to Besse, crossing pastures on a yellow-marked path.

SIGHTSEEING
Notre-Dame des 7 douleurs chapel
Saint-Sébastien oratory
Bonnefin hamlet and chapel
Various oratories and crosses along the way

THINGS TO SEE NEARBY

• The discovery trail: Before the Saint-François-Régis oratory, you can turn left to get back on the Grande Boucle du Sentier des Oratoire, passing through a section of the discovery trail! Explanatory panels have been set up all along this trail to help you learn more about Bessat and mountain heritage!

• La Maison départementale des Alpages de Besse: this museum talks about pastoral life, the shepherd's trade, working with herding dogs, the natural wealth of the Ferrand Valley's mountain pastures and the Besse of yesteryear.

TO KNOW

• The Vallée du Ferrand Tourist Office in Besse-en-Oisans provides a leaflet and map showing all the oratories and chapels in the village. The itinerary described here does not follow the exact numbering of the leaflet, but it will help you follow our explanations.