The balconies of Vénéon
Description
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Departure: St-Christophe-en-Oisans
Height difference: 838 m
Round trip time: 3h
Distance: 9.2 km
Level: difficult
ROUTE :
Start from St-Christophe-en-Oisans (1460 m) next to the cemetery.
Climb through the hamlet of Roure towards the hamlet of Le Puy (1h/350 m ascent). You'll pass the old Moulin du Diable, then the Vierge du Collet.
Turn right along the path towards Miroir des Fétoules to cross the hamlet of Le Puy. This well-maintained hamlet is well worth a look.
Follow the path towards Plan du Lac / Les 2 Alpes.
Leave the path leading down to Plan du Lac and follow "les 2 Alpes / les Perrons".
The path becomes very aerial with rock passages and handrails.
From Les Perrons descend to the 2 Alpes resort.
IMPORTANT:
Return to the village of Venosc by footpath or gondola.
In summer, you can take the bus to St-Christophe-en-Oisans, or return via the Venosc - Plan du Lac - le Puy - St Christophe trail.
Caution: not recommended in wet weather.