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From Pas de la Cavale, a clear view shows the Vallée de Champoléon (Stage 5)

The southernmost point of the Tour of the Oisans being turned at Refuge du Pré de la Chaumette, the day of the three cols directs the route northwestward. Col de Vallonpierre gives access to the Vallée du Valgaudemar for a brief westerly turn, before the way climbs steeply north again to Refuge des Souffles and Col de la Vaurze to reach tiny Le Désert-en-Valjouffrey. This is gained by a precipitous descent, the hamlet's rooftops being in view practically all the way from the pass.

From Le Désert the trend of the route continues northwards with the crossing of Col de Côte Belle leading to Valsenestre, another charming hamlet tucked between looming mountain walls.

The last part of the climb to Col de la Muzelle (2625m) on the penultimate stage can be brutal under certain conditions, but after a night spent in Refuge de la Muzelle a fairly short and undemanding ascent leads to the final pass, Col du Vallon, which carries the route over the mountains and down to the beautiful Lac Lauvitel – one of the highlights of the Tour of the Oisans. Below the lake it's just a valley walk to Bourg d'Oisans and the end of the trek.