8 - Tour de la Roche Olvéra par le Colomban Noir

8 - Tour de la Roche Olvéra par le Colomban Noir

Description

Conquer the mythical Col du Galibier before descending into the pretty valley of La Lauzette! The typical Enduro descent will offer you a very natural playground.

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Level of physical difficulty: medium.
Duration: 3h to 5h.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Departure - From the tourist office, walk up Rue des Grandes Alpes towards the hamlet of Les Verneys 1 - Once you've crossed the bridge, walk along the parking lot to take the footbridge on the left of the main road to follow the "Vitta Vittel" fitness trail 2 - Once you've passed the equestrian center, continue straight ahead to pass the Les Verneys chairlift 3 - Continue straight ahead on the footpath and then the D902 road along the river towards the Col du Galibier. 4 - You'll pass Les Granges du Galibier, where the local dairy sells cheese. 5 - Once you've reached Colomban noir, you have two options: a round trip (via the D902) to the top of the Col du Galibier to enjoy the 360° view, or take the return path directly. 6 - On the return path, you'll pass the sheepfold. There's a technical descent before you reach the Lauzette plateau. 7 - Cross the Lauzette torrent and continue on the path towards Valloire. 8 - Cross the water a second time to rejoin the D902, just before the hamlet of Bonnenuit. 8 - Return to Valloire along the same path as before.

8 - Tour de la Roche Olvéra par le Colomban Noir

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