La Morte between Taillefer and Grand Serre

La Morte is a mountain nature resort between Taillefer and Grand Serre, on the edge of Oisans. Alpe du Grand Serre is presented as a year-round resort, with activities in summer, winter and the shoulder seasons. Some activities have their own seasonal conditions: the Bike Park’s opening and trail conditions are seasonal; at the swimming lake, water access and supervision arrangements may vary by season.

Culture and history on the heritage trail

The heritage trail is 3.8 km long and is intended for road cycling, walking, trail running and mountain biking. It leads to historic landmarks such as bread ovens, a water-powered sawmill, traditional old houses, a chapel, memorial steles and a plaque commemorating Paul Mistral. If you use the route, check local conditions and trail markers.

Chapelle Sainte Anne was founded in 1658 and is the only place of worship still standing in the commune. Together with the other historic landmarks on the trail, it gives the area’s heritage a tangible place in your travel plans.

Mountain activities from hiking to climbing

La Cascade is a natural site with trailheads for hikes and via ferratas. The Via ferrata de la Cascade is suitable for children and beginners who are at least 1.30 m tall. Weather and seasonal conditions may play a role, so take them into account when planning your visit.

The La Cascade climbing area at Alpe du Grand Serre in La Morte has 41 routes across three sectors, with grades ranging from 4 to 6b. For mountain biking, the Alpe du Grand Serre Bike Park is set across alpine meadows and woodland. It offers opportunities to try downhill mountain biking or develop your skills. The park’s opening and trail conditions are seasonal.

Swimming lake and nearby facilities

Plan d'eau de l'Alpe du Grand Serre is a swimming lake at the resort. Swimming is permitted but unsupervised; paddleboards and deck chairs are available on site free of charge. Water access and supervision arrangements may vary by season. The lake is close to hiking trailheads, the Bike Park, the via ferrata, a playground and a motorhome parking area. As local facilities and access arrangements may change, check the latest conditions before your visit.

Getting to La Morte

From Grenoble, the road route follows the RN85, D1091, D113 and D114 over the Col de La Morte to Alpe du Grand Serre. Road conditions and possible closures may change; check before setting off.

Outside Zone A school holidays, the Car Région T93 runs year-round, with connections in La Mure via routes T90 Corps–La Mure–Grenoble and T91 Grenoble–Gap. In winter, the Transaltitude route runs directly between Grenoble and Alpe du Grand Serre. Check timetables and seasonal connections for your travel dates before departure.

Discover more destinations: Viriville, Sablons, Saint-Bernard, Besse, Chasse-Sur-Rhône, Pommiers-La-Placette, Voreppe, Quet-en-Beaumont

For the overview of the wider area: Isere.