In the Piégut Forest
An intermediate route offering varied views and technical challenges: a panoramic view from the summit of Les Sûres at 1,860 meters of the Oisans mountain range and the region’s remarkable peaks, as well as a fun, challenging descent to work on your footwork!
À propos : 5 – The descent through the 21 hairpin turns of Piégut via Maronne and Les Sûres
Terrain difficulty: The first section is an uphill run that’s runnable almost all the way to the summit, followed by a completely downhill section on fairly wide trails. A challenging but very technical descent: a steep, winding trail with tight switchbacks that keeps you moving until you exit the forest.
Runability: Very runnable except for the switchback descent, with a gradient of around 30%.
Beautiful views of the resort and the Écrins massif await you in a varied setting!
Since this route passes near alpine pastures on the Sûres at the end of the season (starting in August), you may encounter guard dogs. Find out how to handle these situations by contacting the tourist office or visiting Pasto-kézako.fr. Hiking with your dog? Your dog must be kept on a leash throughout the hike but should be let off the leash if you encounter a guard dog so that the interaction can take place as naturally as possible. Dogs that are poorly socialized or hunting dogs are strongly discouraged.
Accueil : There are no water sources along this route (no rivers or fountains) except at the trailhead (fountain—drinking water)
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
From Place des Orgières, head toward the Vacancéole residence.
Walk past it until you reach the end of the road, where you’ll find a trail that runs behind the building on the right.
Stay on this vehicle-accessible trail until you reach the Col de Maronne. At this intersection, turn left and take the path through the tall grass that leads uphill.
Behind the building on your right, head up to the right at an intersection, following the yellow sign for “LES SURES.”
Once you reach the summit, a yellow sign will point you toward “Piégut.”
At the forest entrance, follow “Combe du Goutail” as you join a steep trail leading into the forest.
At Combe du Goutail, follow signs for Plancet on your left again.
When you reach the picnic table in Plancet, turn left onto the grassy, vehicle-accessible trail. You’ll come to a wide dirt path marked “Auris – Station”; follow “Combe Fréry” and continue until you return to the resort below the swimming pool.
Visitor alert
This trail passes near alpine pastures along the Sûres River toward the end of the season (starting in August), so you may encounter guard dogs. Find out what to do in such situations by contacting the tourist office or visiting Pasto-kézako.fr. Are you hiking with your dog? Your dog must be kept on a leash throughout the hike but should be let off the leash if you encounter a guard dog so that the interaction can take place as naturally as possible. Dogs that are poorly socialized or hunting dogs are strongly discouraged.
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 upon your return.
En bref
French
Animaux acceptés
Parking
Équipements
- Play area
- Picnic area
- Bar
- Public WC
- Car park
- Restaurant
- Ping pong table
- Charging stations for electric vehicles
- Free car park
Services
- Pets welcome
- Motorhomes allowed
- Drinking water
Prestations
Activités
- Durée séance : 50 minutes
Visites
- Durée moyenne de la individuelle : 50 minutes
Ouverture
From 30/04 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 section of the trail that is in poor condition or dangerous, turn back and report it to the tourist office upon your return.
Subject to favorable weather.
Tarifs
Free access.
Accueil animaux
Dogs must be kept on a leash throughout the entire municipality. At the end of the season, you’ll be crossing alpine pastures with sheep and guard dogs.
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