Oisans
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L'Oisans is a region in the French Alps, located in the départements of l'Isère and Hautes-Alpes
, and corresponding to the drainage basin of the River Romanche
and its tributaries (Eau d'Olle, Lignarre, Sarenne, Vénéon and Ferrand). Between Livet-et-Gavet
and Le Bourg-d'Oisans
, the Romanche forms a deep gorge.
Its geographical definition coincides almost exactly with its administrative boundaries: the Oisans corresponds to the cantons of Bourg-d'Oisans (Isère) and La Grave (Hautes Alpes).
The Oisans covers parts of the massifs of Belledonne
, Taillefer, Grandes Rousses, Arves and Écrins
.
The highest point in the region is the mountain of Pic Lory, a subpeak of the Barre des Écrins which reaches a height of 4,088 metres, but the most symbolic peak is la Meije which is nicknamed the "Queen of the Oisans".
The Oisans is a remarkable territory, thanks to its numerous mountain chains, valleys, rivers, streams and plains.
The Oisans is a very touristic region, both for winter and summer sports. Oisans regularly hosts the Tour de France as well as many major sporting events on a European scale (Super-Biker, World of Snowboarding, Skiing World, the Bike Festival, Andros Trophy or the Criterium Cyclist of Dauphiné Libéré).
The provincial road 1091 (formerly RN 91) is the main access road into this area, beginning in the town of Livet-et-Gavet
. In recent years, the RD1091 has been significantly upgraded, with various ring roads that provide faster access and more enjoyable access to the Oisans.
The town of Bourg d'Oisans is the equivalent of the capital of this territory because this town is at the centre of six valleys.
The othe rmain towns are Livet-et-Gavet
Bourg d'Oisans and Huez
.
Hautes-Alpes
Hautes-Alpes is a department in southeastern France named after the Alps mountain range.- History :Hautes-Alpes is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790...
, and corresponding to the drainage basin of the River Romanche
Romanche
The Romanche is a 78 km long mountain river in southeastern France, right tributary of the Drac . Its source is in the northern part of the Massif des Écrins, Dauphiné Alps. It flows into the Drac in Champ-sur-Drac, south of Grenoble. The road from Grenoble to Briançon over the Col du Lautaret runs...
and its tributaries (Eau d'Olle, Lignarre, Sarenne, Vénéon and Ferrand). Between Livet-et-Gavet
Livet-et-Gavet
Livet-et-Gavet is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-See also:*Communes of the Isère department...
and Le Bourg-d'Oisans
Le Bourg-d'Oisans
Le Bourg-d'Oisans is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.It is located in the Oisans region of the French Alps. Le Bourg-d'Oisans is located in the valley of the Romanche river, on the road from Grenoble to Briançon, and on the south side of the Col de la Croix de Fer...
, the Romanche forms a deep gorge.
Its geographical definition coincides almost exactly with its administrative boundaries: the Oisans corresponds to the cantons of Bourg-d'Oisans (Isère) and La Grave (Hautes Alpes).
The Oisans covers parts of the massifs of Belledonne
Belledonne
Belledonne is a mountain range in the Dauphiné Alps in southeast France. The southern end of the range forms the eastern wall of the mountains that surround the city of Grenoble....
, Taillefer, Grandes Rousses, Arves and Écrins
Massif des Écrins
The mountains of the Massif des Écrins form the core of the Écrins National Park in France.-Mountains:*Barre des Écrins 4102 m*La Meije 3983 m*Ailefroide 3954 m*Mont Pelvoux 3946 m*Pic Sans Nom 3913 m*Pic Gaspard 3883 m*Le Râteau 3809 m...
.
The highest point in the region is the mountain of Pic Lory, a subpeak of the Barre des Écrins which reaches a height of 4,088 metres, but the most symbolic peak is la Meije which is nicknamed the "Queen of the Oisans".
The Oisans is a remarkable territory, thanks to its numerous mountain chains, valleys, rivers, streams and plains.
The Oisans is a very touristic region, both for winter and summer sports. Oisans regularly hosts the Tour de France as well as many major sporting events on a European scale (Super-Biker, World of Snowboarding, Skiing World, the Bike Festival, Andros Trophy or the Criterium Cyclist of Dauphiné Libéré).
The provincial road 1091 (formerly RN 91) is the main access road into this area, beginning in the town of Livet-et-Gavet
Livet-et-Gavet
Livet-et-Gavet is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-See also:*Communes of the Isère department...
. In recent years, the RD1091 has been significantly upgraded, with various ring roads that provide faster access and more enjoyable access to the Oisans.
The town of Bourg d'Oisans is the equivalent of the capital of this territory because this town is at the centre of six valleys.
The othe rmain towns are Livet-et-Gavet
Livet-et-Gavet
Livet-et-Gavet is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-See also:*Communes of the Isère department...
Bourg d'Oisans and Huez
Huez
Huez is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France. The mountain resort Alpe d'Huez is located in the commune....
.
Winter sport resorts
- L'Alpe d'HuezAlpe d'HuezL'Alpe d'Huez is a ski resort at . It is a mountain pasture in the Central French Alps, in the commune of Huez, in the Isère département in the Rhône-Alpes region.-Tour de France:L'Alpe d'Huez is one of the main mountains in the Tour de France...
- Les Deux AlpesLes Deux AlpesLes Deux Alpes is a ski resort in the French Isère département. The village sits at 1650m and lifts run to 3600m . It has the largest skiable glacier in Europe and is France's second oldest ski resort behind Chamonix, where the largest mountain in western Europe is located, Mont Blanc...
- Auris-en-OisansAurisAuris, dative and ablative form of Aurum, meaning "gold" or same nominative, genitive and vocative form, meaning "ear" in Latin, can refer to any of the following:* Auris, Isère, a town in France* Toyota Auris...
- la GraveLa GraveLa Grave is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France.It is a small ski resort in the French Alps, dominated by La Meije . It was the birthplace of Nicolas de Nicolay; adventurer and Geographer Ordinary to Henry II of France....
- la MeijeMeijeLa Meije is a mountain in the Massif des Écrins range, located at the border of the Hautes-Alpes and Isère départements. It overlooks the nearby village of La Grave, a mountaineering centre and ski resort, well-known for its off-piste and extreme skiing possibilities.La Meije is composed of three... - Villard-ReculasVillard-ReculasVillard-Reculas is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
- Oz-en-Oisans
- Le Col d'OrnonOrnonOrnon is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
- Mont-de-LansMont-de-LansMont-de-Lans is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
- VaujanyVaujanyVaujany is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-Grande Boucle Féminine stage finishes:Vaujany has been a frequent mountain-top finish in the Grande Boucle Féminine bicycle race...
- La Garde-en-Oisans
- VenoscVénoscVénosc is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
Villages in Oisans
- Le Bourg-d'OisansLe Bourg-d'OisansLe Bourg-d'Oisans is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.It is located in the Oisans region of the French Alps. Le Bourg-d'Oisans is located in the valley of the Romanche river, on the road from Grenoble to Briançon, and on the south side of the Col de la Croix de Fer...
- Livet-et-GavetLivet-et-GavetLivet-et-Gavet is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-See also:*Communes of the Isère department...
- AllemondAllemondAllemond is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
- Le Freney-d'OisansLe Freney-d'OisansLe Freney-d'Oisans is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-See also:*Communes of the Isère department...
- MizoenMizoënMizoën is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
- Clavans-en-Haut-OisansClavans-en-Haut-OisansClavans-en-Haut-Oisans is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-See also:*Communes of the Isère department...
- OullesOullesOulles is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
- OrnonOrnonOrnon is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
- Saint-Christophe-en-OisansSaint-Christophe-en-OisansSaint-Christophe-en-Oisans is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-References:*...
- Besse-en-Oisans
- Villard-Notre-DameVillard-Notre-DameVillard-Notre-Dame is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
- Villard-ReymondVillard-ReymondVillard-Reymond is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
- Villar-d'ArêneVillar-d'ArêneVillar-d'Arêne is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France.-Population:-References:*...
- HuezHuezHuez is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France. The mountain resort Alpe d'Huez is located in the commune....
- VenoscVénoscVénosc is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France....
- La GraveLa GraveLa Grave is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France.It is a small ski resort in the French Alps, dominated by La Meije . It was the birthplace of Nicolas de Nicolay; adventurer and Geographer Ordinary to Henry II of France....
- VaujanyVaujanyVaujany is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-Grande Boucle Féminine stage finishes:Vaujany has been a frequent mountain-top finish in the Grande Boucle Féminine bicycle race...
- La Garde
See also
- Parc national des Écrins
- Massif des ÉcrinsMassif des ÉcrinsThe mountains of the Massif des Écrins form the core of the Écrins National Park in France.-Mountains:*Barre des Écrins 4102 m*La Meije 3983 m*Ailefroide 3954 m*Mont Pelvoux 3946 m*Pic Sans Nom 3913 m*Pic Gaspard 3883 m*Le Râteau 3809 m...
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