Historical Hike Through the Maquis de l’Oisans

Subject to favorable weather
From 06/07/26 to 27/08/26

Contacts

Secteur des lacs
Parking du lac Besson
38750 Alpe d'Huez
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Telephone : 04 76 11 21 74
e-mail : accueil.musee@mairie-alpedhuez.fr
Website : https://www.alpedhuez.com

Openings

From 06/07 to 27/08/2026 on Monday and Thursday between 2.45 pm and 6 pm.
Accessible only by FREE shuttle bus, departing at 2:20 p.m. from the Rond-point de l'Europe and arriving at the Lac Besson parking lot at 2:35 p.m. The tour begins at the far end of the parking lot with Fred at 2:45 p.m.
The return trip will also be by shuttle at 6:00 PM from the Lac Besson chalet; however, if the tour ends later, you’ll have the option to take the last shuttle at 6:40 PM. Reserved for experienced hikers.

Subject to favorable weather.

Description

Follow the guide and discover Alpe d'Huez in a whole new way... A historical hike through the Maquis de l’Oisans. 11 Americans who fell from the sky

Amid lakes and mountain peaks, relive the incredible story of soldiers and members of the Resistance who defied the German army.

Booking

Telephone : +33 (0)4 76 11 21 74
e-mail : accueil.musee@mairie-alpedhuez.fr

Prices

Free entry for press.

3€ per person (PREMIUM or families of at least 3 people; otherwise, 5€ per person—standard rate)
Registration and payment are required at the museum on the 1st floor of the Agoralp.
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Cash

Age

From 5 to 80 years old

Services on site

  • Not accessible in a wheelchair

Location

Meet at the far end of the Lac Besson parking lot.
Access to the tour is by the free shuttle ONLY (https://www.alpedhuez-resalp.com/)

Description

Follow the guide and discover Alpe d'Huez in a whole new way... A historical hike through the Maquis de l’Oisans. 11 Americans who fell from the sky

Amid lakes and mountain peaks, relive the incredible story of soldiers and members of the Resistance who defied the German army.

Booking

Telephone : +33 (0)4 76 11 21 74
e-mail : accueil.musee@mairie-alpedhuez.fr

Prices

Free entry for press.

3€ per person (PREMIUM or families of at least 3 people; otherwise, 5€ per person—standard rate)
Registration and payment are required at the museum on the 1st floor of the Agoralp.
Check
Cash

Age

From 5 to 80 years old

Location

Meet at the far end of the Lac Besson parking lot.
Access to the tour is by the free shuttle ONLY (https://www.alpedhuez-resalp.com/)