Oz offers a range of experiences for your stay: high-altitude lakes and mountain panoramas, traces of the past, climbing routes and winter sports. Oz 3300 is a particularly interesting place to stay if you value short distances between the slopes and your accommodation in winter: the pedestrian ski resort is designed so that you can ski from the slopes right to your accommodation. Other destinations lie in the village of Oz or in the mountain landscape; the references to each location can help with your planning.

Lakes and Panoramas at High Altitude

The Plateau des Lacs des Petites Rousses is a protected natural area at 2,000 metres. Five lakes lie there among wet meadows and rocks smoothed by glaciers. From Oz 3300, you can reach the plateau by the Alpette or Poutran gondolas. Access is seasonal, and operating hours may vary; check the current dates when planning your visit.

Another high-altitude destination is Pic Blanc. It is accessible by mountain lifts from Oz 3300; at 3,330 metres, it offers 360-degree views of Alpine ranges such as the Écrins, Grandes Rousses, Belledonne and Mont Blanc. The lakes at 2,000 metres and the viewpoint at 3,330 metres offer different elevations and landscape experiences. Here too, access depends on the seasonal operation of the mountain lifts.

Cultural Trails and Orienteering

The “Découverte patrimoine” orienteering course starts in the village of Oz at Place de la Mairie. The route offers insights into the village’s history and surroundings. Oz also has five permanent orienteering courses that are open to everyone. If you would rather follow a specific cultural trail, take the route to Cascade du Roubier: it follows a paved Roman road to the entrances of former coal mines. The walk to the waterfall thus offers visible traces of the area’s former use.

Winter Activities for Every Ability

The Front de Neige beginner area in Oz 3300 has two green runs, a gently sloping snow area and a free moving carpet for first descents. It operates seasonally and depends on snow conditions. To reach the cross-country ski trails at 2,100 metres, take the gondola up from Oz-en-Oisans. Choose between the 20-kilometre Circuit des lacs and the 10-kilometre Boucle de Poutran. The stated route lengths make it easier to compare their distances, but do not indicate how long they take.

A ski tour through the Grandes Rousses massif crosses three mountain passes and five glaciers, with more than 2,000 metres of descent. This is an expert route; snow and weather conditions, as well as guide availability, should all be factored into your plans. It offers a much more challenging winter option than the short first descents in the beginner area or the cross-country trails.

Climbing and Mountain Biking

The Lac Besson climbing area has routes on gneiss graded from 3 to 7a, for everyone from beginners to advanced climbers. In summer, it is a short walk from Oz 3300. Grades and route equipment may change; check the latest conditions before climbing. As a weather-independent alternative, the Salle d’escalade Bernard Fabre climbing gym in Oz 3300 welcomes children and adults year-round. Check that it is currently open before visiting.

Oz 3300 also offers direct access to the Espace Alpe d’Huez mountain biking area, which has 35 signposted routes for downhill, enduro and cross-country riding. As the route network may change, it is worth checking the latest information before choosing a ride.

Connections between Oz 3300 and Allemond

The Eau d’Olle Express connects Allemond to Oz 3300 in eight minutes. From Oz 3300, mountain lifts provide onward connections to Alpe d’Huez, Vaujany, Villard-Reculas and Auris-en-Oisans. Timetables and operating periods vary by season; check the current times if you plan to use this connection.

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