Heritage orientation course: hamlets of Auris "Les Cours - Les Châtains"
Discover the hamlets near the resort of Auris, Les Cours and Les Châtains, thanks to the orientation course.
Set out to explore the hamlets and wayside shrines of Auris:
Take the Chemin de la Molette, you’ll head down to the church and school, then, via the Calvary, to the hamlet of La Ville and the two hamlets of Les Châtains, with their magnificent chapel nestled on the mountainside, before passing by the St. Michel Oratory as you climb back up to Les Cours par Côte.
A superb walk through villages, pastures, and forests, with breathtaking views all along the way!
In summer, this route passes through alpine pastures with cows. If you cross fences, please use the cattle gates (green objects) whenever possible; otherwise, be sure to close any electric fences behind you if you open them.
For more information about encountering cows, check with the tourist office.
There are generally no herds with guard dogs on this route; if you have any questions, contact the tourist office.
Route details
Pets welcome
Car park
Opening
From 01/05 to 31/10 daily.
The periods during which the trails are accessible vary from year to year depending on snow cover and weather conditions. In addition, trail conditions can change rapidly after a weather event and are not checked daily. If you encounter a damaged or dangerous section, turn back and report it to the tourist office.
Subject to favorable weather.
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Go there
Latitude : 45.050438
Longitude : 6.083156
Height : 1600
38142 Auris-en-Oisans
Go there
Access by car from Le Freney d'Oisans, take the direction of Auris station by the D211A. Just before the station, turn right towards Les Cours on the Rue Dessus l'Eglise. Start from the car park at the entrance to the hamlet of Les Cours.
Information updated on 10/06/2026
by Oisans Tourisme
