Col de Maronne – Walk from Auris

Description

An easy family hike to admire Auris-en-Oisans from above, and a magnificent panorama of the surrounding valleys. A great way to warm up!

With no technical difficulties and a gradual gradient, this hike is suitable for the whole family. There are no tricky sections on the route, and it features a picnic area, a barbecue area and a zip-line for children.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Start: Place des Orgières
Ascent: 129 m
Round trip time: 1h15
Distance: 3.9 km
Level: very easy


ITINERARY
Start at Place des Orgières. Heading towards the road, go up the Route du Col on the left and pass behind the Vacancéole residence on the right. On the track, you gradually climb up to the Col de Maronne. This trail is suitable for motorized vehicles, so you can share it with mountain bikes and horses. Along the way, you'll find barbecue areas and a picnic aid at your disposal. Also, be on the lookout for marmots lurking all along the trail - it's up to you to find them (while remaining discreet so as not to scare them off)!
Once you've reached the Col de Maronne, which is a crossroads with other trails and the hut below the chairlift, you can retrace your steps.


THINGS TO SEE ALONG THE WAY
- Panoramic views of Les Deux Alpes, then La Meije at the start of the route, and finally the Grandes Rousses as you reach the col.
- The resort of Auris-en-Oisans
- Marmots
- Mini zip line for children
- Barbecue and picnic table