Hautes-Alpes: Granon and Orpierre, 19–25 October

Two confirmed events for your week

For the week of 19 to 25 October 2026, choose between two outings rather than a journey across the whole department: a morning’s cycling in the Briançonnais or a celebration of local fruit heritage in the Buëch. The dates and times below are confirmed by the official tourism listings, checked on 20 October 2026.

Thursday 22 October: cycle the Granon

Above Saint-Chaffrey, the Col du Granon is reserved for cyclists on Thursday 22 October 2026, from 9 am to 12 noon. The official listing announces a closure to motor traffic during this morning session. Access is free, with no registration or ranking: this is not a race.

The reservation does not make the climb easy or guarantee the condition of the road. Choose your objective according to your ability and the day’s conditions rather than committing to the summit. The event listing does not specify the starting point or exact closure boundaries: check these details with the Serre Chevalier tourist office before travelling. Do not assume that every approach road is closed to cars.

• Plan your time window. Schedule your ascent and descent within the announced period; afterwards, do not rely on the road remaining reserved for bikes.
• Prepare for the descent. Pack a windproof layer and suitable gloves. Watch for damp surfaces and frost in shaded sections.
• Check before setting off. Consult the official listing and the Météo-France forecast the evening before and again that morning. If conditions are poor, skip the pass rather than sticking to your plan at all costs.

Saturday 24 October: Orpierre and traditional fruit varieties

Orpierre village hosts its 24th Marché aux Fruits Anciens on Saturday 24 October 2026, from 9 am. Admission is free and this edition’s announced theme is the fig. The programme features traditional varieties and skills associated with local fruit heritage; it remains subject to change.

For a short stay in the Buëch, make the market the anchor of your Saturday. A walk around the village is a straightforward addition. If you are considering a hike or a climbing outing, plan it separately: the market listing provides no information about trail access or crag conditions. Choose according to your experience and the weather.

How to plan your week

Staying in the Briançonnais? Focus on the Granon and keep a local alternative in mind if the weather rules out cycling.

Looking for a weekend in the Buëch? Build your stay around Orpierre without adding a return trip to the Granon just to tick off both events. These are two separate suggestions, not compulsory stages of one itinerary.

For either option, carry food and water, tell someone your route and check refreshment options before relying on them. Keep a headtorch in your pack for any outing that might run longer than expected.

Practical information

• Granon: Saint-Chaffrey, Thursday 22 October 2026, 9 am to 12 noon. Free, no registration. Confirm the starting point and closure boundaries with the tourist office. More info
• Orpierre: Le Village, Saturday 24 October 2026, from 9 am. Marché aux Fruits Anciens, fig theme, free admission. Programme subject to change. More info

Find out more

Explore our Cycling and Mountain Biking section, then choose your area: Briançonnais or Buëch and Dévoluy.

Sources

• Hautes-Alpes Tourism: Col du Granon reserved for cyclists
• Hautes-Alpes Tourism: Marché aux Fruits Anciens in Orpierre

Information checked on 20 October 2026. This agenda applies only to the week of 19 to 25 October 2026.