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
Route details
Pets welcome
Opening
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
More details
Not accessible in a wheelchair
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Latitude : 45.055747
Longitude : 6.078105
Height : 1600
38142 Auris-en-Oisans
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Information updated on 10/02/2026
by Oisans Tourisme
