Col de Maronne and Plateau de la Rochette - snowshoeing from Auris-en-Oisans

Take to the heights of the resort and discover the Auris-en-Oisans ski area and its panoramic view of Alpe d'Huez! You can take the Auris express chairlift to get there or back.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Start: Place des Orgières parking lot (altitude 1,600 m)
Ascent: 309 m
Round trip time: 2 h 30
Return distance: 5.58 km
Level: blue (moderate)

ITINERARY
From the Vacancéole - Les Écrins d'Auris residence, take the track that climbs up behind the building. The route begins with a gradual climb, gradually offering a wide panorama of the Oisans peaks.

Continue up to the Col de Maronne. Once at the summit, you'll have to cross a ski slope to follow the signs for the Col de Maronne / Plateau de la Rochette trail.

The trail ends at the ski lifts. To reach the resort, take the Auris Express chairlift.

TO SEE ON THE TRAIL
Col de Maronne
Panoramic view of Alpe d'Huez
Panoramic view of the Oisans from Les Écrins to Les Grandes Rousses

NEARBY SIGHTS
Auris-en-Oisans resort

At the start of the trail, follow the sign for "Col de Maronne" behind the garage on the left of the Vacancéole residence, keeping to the right to make way for cross-country skiers.
When you reach the Col de Maronne, follow the purple signs.
ATTENTION: you will be crossing a ski slope.

Pedestrian / Nordic map of the Espace Alpe d'Huez (available from the tourist office.)