Pas de la Confession – Cycling Path

Pas de la Confession – Cycling Path_Le Bourg-d’Oisans

Pas de la Confession – Cycling Path_Le Bourg-d’Oisans

Leaving Rochetaillée (junction D526 & D44), towards the Col du Glandon, the route reaches the small village of Villard-Reculas, perched high above the Romanche valley. The climb ends at the Pas de la Confession on the road to Huez.

About : Pas de la Confession – Cycling Path

The first access road to Villard-Reculas, the Route de la Confession is exceptional for: its construction, a challenge for its time; its exposure between two cliffs; its legend, a reference to its name; and the breathtaking view it still offers.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Take the D526 towards Villard-Reculas from Rochetaillée. At the first crossroads after the bridge, turn right onto the D44.
In the hamlet of La Boulangeard, continue on the D44b towards Villard-Reculas until you reach the village resort.
Pass through Villard-Reculas, then continue on the D211b towards Pas de la Confession.

En bref

1 h 50

J+ : 870 m

14 km

Level red – hard

Map and GPX marking

Pas de la Confession – Cycling Path

Getting There

Services

Activities

  • Duration of the session: 110 minutes

Tours

  • Average duration of the individual tour: 110 minutes

Opening

From 01/05 to 31/10.

Subject to favorable weather.

Prices

Free access.

Location supplement

You can start this ascent from Le Bourg-d'Oisans.

Buses run between Grenoble station and Le Bourg-d'Oisans:
- regular bus line: car Région T75 (to/from Grenoble)
- regular bus service: Zou bus line LER 55 (to/from Grenoble or Briançon)
Vehicles on these routes are equipped with bicycle racks. Please enquire in advance.