While there’s not much in the way of mountain-style hiking in Bourg d’Oisans, there are lots of flatter trails that take you through the surrounding countryside.

The paths along the edge of the valley floor are stunning, giving you a very different perspective of the mountains as you look up into the crevices of the rock. The terrain of the valley floor is gentle and the paths take you through fields and forests. Of course you can also wander through town!

For those looking for something a little more challenging, Bourg d’Oisans is situated at the start of the GR 54: Tour de l’Oisans, the 176km hiking trail that takes walkers over nearly 13,000m of altitude difference and takes up to 14 days. Not for the faint of heart and something I’m aiming to do in summer 2011… but maybe not all in one go!

For more information on hiking in the area, click here.