Panoramic Loop walk
Enjoy a 360° panoramic view of all the mountains of Oisans and the Alpe d'Huez ski area. A variation on the scenic trail with the option to take the ski lifts.
Access: Grandes Rousses area
(You can start from either the Signal’s arrival or departure station)
Difficulty: easy
One-way duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Orientation map
- Choose high-top shoes over sneakers for mountain trails
- Bring rain gear (the weather changes quickly in the mountains), sunglasses, a hat or cap, sunscreen, a bottle of water (or baby bottle), and a snack
- Avoid going too high in altitude with a baby under 1 year old (risk of ear infections)
- Stay well-hydrated (especially children)
- Choose hikes suitable for the children’s ages (duration, elevation gain)
- Take regular breaks
You should also remember to:
- Check the weather forecast
- Check the ski lift schedules
- Familiarize yourself with the route
- Protected plants, wildlife, and minerals are part of the landscape. Please respect them.
- Take all your trash with you. Recycling bins are available at the resort.
- It is recommended that you keep your dogs on a leash.
- During your hikes, you may need to cross cattle pens. Please remember to close them behind you.
- You may encounter herds of sheep grazing. Guardian dogs are there to protect them. They are not trained to be aggressive but are trained to act as a deterrent.
Route details
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Pets welcome,
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Accessible via ski lift
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Orientation board,
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Parking nearby
Opening
From 01/05 to 30/11/2026.
Subject to access conditions (snow, roadworks...).
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Not accessible in a wheelchair
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Latitude : 45.097299
Longitude : 6.068991
38750 Alpe d'Huez
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Please note that car access to the Les Lacs area is limited.
Prefer access by shuttle (9am to 11pm: https://www.alpedhuez-resalp.com) or gondola (9am to 5:30pm).
Information updated on 22/07/2026
by Alpe d'Huez Tourisme
