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Tour gourmand !

« Taste Tour » around Saint Christophe en Oisans
A tour of the region in total freedom!

The Tourist Office in Saint Christophe en Oisans – la Bérarde offers a tour leaving from the Plan du Lac lasting 5 days around Saint Christophe.
At each step, between refuges, gîtes and hotels your hosts will introduce you to their local specialities.
This trip is aimed at established walkers who wish to have maximum freedom whilst discovering this unique valley within the Ecrins National Park.

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Day one :
  • Leaving from : The Plan du Lac (2km before St Christophe) heading to the l’Alpe du Pin refuge.
  • Time : 3h30
  • Altitude difference : 821 m uphill climb
  • Meal and dormitory accommodation at the refuge.
    Local Dauphinois, cuisine « Murçon et oreilles d’âne » as a typical example.
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Day two :
  • Leaving from : Leaving from the refuge head for the Vallon de la Mariande with picnic.
    Then on to the Refuge de la Lavey via the Gassaudière and the Souchet.
  • Time : 5h00
  • Altitude difference : 607 m uphill climb
  • Meal and dormitory accommodation at the refuge.
    World cuisine « specialities from home and abroad »
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Day three :
  • Leaving from : The Refuge of the Lac des Fétoules. Head back down to Champhorent and Pré Clot.
  • Time : 5h00
  • Altitude difference : 737 m uphill climb
  • Meal and dormitory accommodation at the Gîte d’Etape in Pré Clot.
    Cuisine from Saint Christophe « Saint Christophe specialities ».
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Day four :
  • Leaving from : Set out from the Pré Clot in the direction of Plat de la Selle and St Christophe.
  • Time : 5h00
  • Altitude difference : 1016 m uphill climb
    (Easier alternative route via Clos du Ser)
  • Typical meal at the La Cordée or La table du Chritolet restaurant and rooms.
    La Cordée : « les Crozets de Marie la Cordée ».
    La Table du Chritolet : « Dauphinoise cuisine and herb tourte ».
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Day five :
  • Leaving from : St Christophe by Les Prés, le Miroir des Fétoules,orientation tables, Le Puy arriving at the Plan du Lac.
  • Time : 5h00
  • Altitude difference : 677 m uphill climb

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5-day tour with 4 nights, no guides on a full-board basis.
In total: 23h30 on foot with 3858 m uphill climb.

Price in 2012:

  • 210€ / person
  • 195€ (13-17 yrs)
  • 165€ (10-12 yrs)

Information and Booking (necessary) :

- At l'Office de Tourisme 38520 Saint Christophe en Oisans – La Bérarde

  • Tél : 00 33 (0)4 76 80 50 01
  • Fax : 00 33 (0)4 76 80 59 39
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Marinette Chassagne and Daniel Freyermuth invite you to see their own photos of their "Tour Gourmand " (droits réservés) : click here

5 days with guide option :

To find out more about the mountains, a walking guide (accompagnateur en moyenne montagne) can accompany you on your walk.

    For download : route and informations

    In Option : additional night before or after your trip at the Gîte du Plan du Lac

    • 42€ / pers
    • 39€ for children


    Additional information :

    Bag collection possible (subject to certain conditions) from Plan du Lac to the Gîte des Arias for Day 3.

    Terms of sale :

    • Prices do not include drinks or personal expenses.
    • Full-board includes breakfast, lunchtime picnic, evening meal and accommodation in dormitories or bedrooms.
    • If the circuit is undertaken without a guide the Tourist Office cannot be held responsible for any problems with directions.
    • All bookings are firm upon receipt of the deposit of 50% of the total cost. Cheques are to be made out to the Office de Tourisme Ecrins Haut Vénéon..
    • For cancellations, notification must be made by mail, the date at which notification is received is the date at which the cancellation will be considered. The deposit will be reimbursed for all cancellations received at the latest 15 days before the departure date.
    • Customers must agree to take out personal insurance for the mountain outing on offer. The Tourist Office will on no account be liable to pay costs or accept the consequences of any accident during the activity.
    • The Tourist Office, the Gîte de Plan du Lac will not be held liable for any damage or theft to property, goods or vehicles.
    • Customers are responsible for judging the capacity of each participant and their children.
    • The Tourist Office has a tourist board agreement to commercialize this product N° agrément : AU 038 03 0002