Location: Bourg d'Oisans in France
Nearest Airport:
Grenoble at 80
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Nearest Train:
Grenoble at 50
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Nearest Ski:
Alpe d'Huez at 10
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Car: recommended
The Oisans are home to an extraordinary range of fauna and flora, as well as fascinating geological features. With over 800 km of marked trails, ranging from easy strolls to adventurous hikes, you can escape to the highest summits and discover scenery that is as varied as it is astonishing. The Oisans are also synonymous with legendary Tour de France mountain stages. Alpe-d’Huez, Les 2 Alpes and Bourg-d’Oisans have left their mark on this race, and are part of its living legend. The most renowned cycling races in the Alps including the famous 'Marmotte' are put on for the Oisans Trophy.
Mountain biking in the Oisans plays host to spectacular mountain bike competitions such as 'Megavalanche' the longest MTB downhill race in the world, starting on the Alpe-d’Huez glacier and finishing 30 km and 2 800 metres further down, in the centre of the village of Allemont or the “Mountain of Hell”, a free ride downhill race in Les 2 Alpes