Col d'Ornon, Col de Parquetout
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This fairly easy road through the Lignarre Valley is very popular among cyclists at the beginning of the season. The bravest cyclists will use this warming up to carry on to the Valbonnais side up to Col de Parquetout, one of the toughest in the region.

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The characteristics of the route.
Le Bourg-d'Oisans (38)
  • Distance 28.17 km
  • Elevation gain 720 m
  • Elevation lost 720 m
  • Min. elevation 716 m
  • Max. elevation. 1369 m
  • Duration (depending on pace) 1h20
  • Marking No
This route is available on the “Vélo en Oisans” map (Oisans Tourisme)

Start/Finish: Bourg d’Oisans 720 m
Duration: 1 hr 20 min
Distance (round trip): 28 km
Maximum elevation: 1,380 m
Minimum elevation: 716 m
Elevation gain: 764 m
Maximum gradient: 10%

Map: Michelin Isère and Savoie Department Map No. 333

ROUTE
From Bourg d’Oisans, take the D1091 toward Grenoble. After 2 km, turn left toward Valbonnais–La Mure–Ornon via the D526. The Col d’Ornon is at the 14 km mark. The final kilometers before the Col d’Ornon are a bit steeper than the rest of the route, though never too grueling.
At the pass, you can stop for a break at the lodgings and restaurants in the Col d’Ornon ski resort.

THE “EXTRA BONUS”: Col de Parquetout
If you’re brave enough to make it all the way to the Col de Parquetout, the atmosphere changes dramatically! Although this climb is short, it won’t give you a moment’s respite. It’s one of the toughest passes in Isère!
Max. gradient 16%, average gradient 10%, min. gradient 9%… that sets the tone.

From the Col d’Ornon, descend toward La Mure. Pass through Chantelouve and Entraigues. At the 16th kilometer, leave the D526 by turning left just before the bridge leading to Valbonnais—easily recognizable by its wooden framework. You have 7 km left to ride on the D212f before reaching the pass.
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Distance (round trip): 48 km
Duration: 3 hrs 30 mins
Elevation gain: 747 m

Opening : From 04/01 to 10/31 : open daily. depending on snow conditions.
Area : Oisans
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