Le Rafour, loop hike from Bourg d'Oisans
A perfect walk for families
This walk follows a pretty forest track along the Romanche river, allowing you to discover the gentle, wooded landscapes of Bourg d'Oisans.
The gradient is almost non-existent. Return via the greenway.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Start: Place du Cristal - Bourg-d'Oisans
Round trip time: 3h20
Distance: 17.8 km
Difference in altitude: 87 m
Level : Easy
ITINERARY
From Place du Cristal, follow the road towards Alpe d'Huez.
When you reach the foot of the climb, turn left towards Bassey/Les Essoulieux.
Continue along the road until you see the signs for Le Rafour on a path. You'll pass through the forest of the ESN du Marais de Vieil Morte before arriving at Le Rafour.
Follow the D44 towards Bourg d'Oisans to find the Voie Verte (just before the red bridge), then take the Voie Verte back to Bourg d'Oisans (asphalt road along the Romanche river).
MAP AND TOPO :
IGN Top 25 map n°3335
Route details
Pets welcome
Car park
Opening
From 04/01 to 11/30 : open daily.
More details
Not accessible in a wheelchair
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Latitude : 45.05481
Longitude : 6.030458
Height : 730
38520 Le Bourg-d'Oisans
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The walk starts from the centre of Bourg d'Oisans
Information updated on 11/03/2026
by Oisans Tourisme
