York Mallory - Hiking from Rivier d'Allemond
Before your visit
As this route is potentially subject to severe damage due to major weather events and its viability may be uncertain, please enquire before embarking on it.
This hike takes you up to the place where the Chief Marshal of the Allied air forces died in a mysterious air crash above Le River d'Allemond in June 1944.
From Le Rivier, walk from the church and follow the tarmac road to the Bruyant stream. From here, take the path that rises steeply through a forest of spruces and hardwoods to exit at 1700 m.
Continue due west through rhododendron and bilberry vegetation.
This leads to a well-marked, easy-to-follow path that climbs up several rocky steps.
This passage requires attention but is not technically difficult.
Pieces of the wreck are gradually revealed. Climb back up to the commemorative plaque (2100 m).
On the return journey (which takes the same route), a visit to the Maison du Bouquetin and the York Mallory space is a must.
Route details
Pets welcome
Opening
From 01/05 to 31/10 daily.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
More details
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Informations to download
Tips
After the walk, a visit to the Museum is a must.
Free and open weekends from 15/06 to 30/06 and from 1 to 15 September.
And daily in July and August from 11.15am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5.30pm.
Go there
Latitude : 45.204432
Longitude : 6.041767
Height : 1265
route des Cols
38114 Allemond
Go there
Il est possible de stationner sur le parking en face du Musée du Rivier; du musée suivre la route goudronnée jusqu’au ruisseau du Bruyant.
Information updated on 11/08/2026
by Oisans Tourisme
