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By local bus

In summer a daily, but infrequent, bus service carries passengers from Grenoble to Bourg d'Oisans in 1hr 20mins. For information visit www.transisere.fr. The bus station in Bourg is located on the northern approach, a short walk from the town centre.

When to Go

With the likelihood of snow either lying on the highest cols or on the approach to them until early summer, the Tour of the Oisans should be avoided until at least the middle of July. Even then there will be some years when late snow or ice could create serious difficulties. Anyone planning to tackle the route before the end of July might consider carrying an ice axe – and know how to use it to halt an involuntary slide.

The peak summer holiday period in France usually falls between 15 July and late August, when there will be maximum competition for accommodation. If this is the only time you can take your holiday, plan well ahead and book your accommodation in advance. Although the area attracts plenty of summer visitors, the number of walkers tackling the Tour of the Oisans does not compare with those on the Tour of Mont Blanc, but individual trails – such as those across the Plateau d'Emparis and around the Refuge de l'Alpe de Villar d'Arêne – are likely to be busy compared with some of the more remote sections of the route.