Exploring the Oisans and the Écrins in France — the GR 54

This adventure through the Ecrins massif is certainly one of the most popular hikes. It begins in the center of Bourg-d'Oisans, which can be reached from Grenoble by the Transisère 3000 bus line. Nestled at the foot of Alpe d'Huez, this small town offers many outdoor activities and cultural.



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This second day is placed under the sign of adventure and has some nice surprises in store for you, in particular the passage of a suspended footbridge!



Back on the GR, you have arrived in Besse, a charming little village with an evocative saying! "Who has not seen Besse et Emparis has seen nothing… read more

Take advantage of La Grave to replenish your water and food reserves, there will be many passes and several of the next days will be done in total autonomy in the middle of the valleys and summits.



From La Grave, the first ten kilometers take place on the slopes of the Pic de l'Homme to lead you along… read more

You resume your way on the GR towards Monêtier-les-Bains. From the Roman era, the sources of the village attracted the envy of the Romans who established baths there in order to benefit from the healing properties of spring waters. La Guisane takes its source in the heights at the Col du Lautaret, at… read more

On the program of this new stage, a passage on the heights of the small village of Saint-Antoine where an ever so exceptional panorama awaits you.



The route will take you to the center of Vallouise before starting several hours of walking in the valley of the Onde, surrounded by peaks, mostly around 3… read more

After this night spent in the shelter of the Bans refuge, the path resumes. You descend the Bans valley to find the GR 54. You then walk along the Pic de Malamort while going up the Chanteloube stream. Here, the landscape becomes more arid, the vegetation is scarce and the soil more rocky. You are now… read more

This seventh stage promises to be intense! From the first kilometers, you set off for the ascent of the Pic de Rivarol at an altitude of 2,724 meters to continue this GR in a rocky desert where only grass has made a place for itself.



Halfway through, a refuge appears at the foot of a small lake. This… read more

Eighth day of adventure in the Ecrins massif, you continue in the Séveraisse valley and climb its bed for several kilometers. The route remains relatively rolling most of the day, except for the last kilometers which promise great stiffness the next morning!



As you ascend the bed of the Séveraisse, a… read more

The nights in refuges are unique, but it is now time to set off again for this ninth stage and to leave the Souffles hut behind you. The Pic des Souffles dominates with its imposing stature (3,099 meters) as you begin your ascent of the Col de la Vaurze, located at an altitude of 2,500 meters.



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This penultimate day promises many beautiful surprises! From Valsenestre, you take the path to the Lauvitel reserve and discover its lake.



Starting early in the morning, with a clear view of the Aiguilles-des-Marmes, the day can only start well! You continue your journey and take the path to the Col de… read more

Last day through the Ecrins massif, we slowly descend to Bourg-d'Oisans with memories in our heads. But this last stage will not fail to surprise you once again with the diversity of its landscapes and the beauty of its panoramas.



The Pisse waterfall will impress you with its height of fifteen meters… read more