Allemond showcases natural history, commemorative culture and mountain history in various forms. The Maison du Bouquetin presents the history, habitat, seasonal diet, social behaviour and predators of the Alpine ibex, as well as conservation and research measures in the Belledonne Massif.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Allemond can combine this with exploring the village.
Culture
The Espace York Mallory commemorates the disappearance of the British Air Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory in a plane crash over the Rivier d’Allemond in November 1944.
Under Louis XIII and Louis XIV, mining activities took place in Allemond. The village was home to royal foundries, where mainly silver, lead and copper ore from the local mines was smelted.
Hiking
The York Mallory hike from the Rivier d’Allemond leads to the site of the plane crash of 14 November 1944 above the hamlet. It is 7.2 km long, takes around four and a half hours and is rated as moderately difficult.
Activities
The Foyer de ski de fond in Allemond rents out classic cross-country skis and skating skis, poles, boots and snowshoes.
The Aiguille de l’Eau d’Olle is a 33-metre-high outdoor climbing wall with three sides and around ten routes, as well as numerous variations graded from 4 to 6b/c.
Lac du Verney is a 75-hectare mountain lake at an altitude of 725 metres and also an artificially created water reservoir. Swimming, diving, motorboating and water skiing are prohibited at the Base nautique du Lac du Verney. Windsurfing, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, wing foiling and pedal boating are permitted there.
Geographical location
The Eau d’Olle Express takes visitors from Allemond to the Oz 3300 station in eight minutes. In summer, the Eau d’Olle Express provides access to hiking trails, mountain bike routes, bike parks and mountain railways in the Espace Alpe d’Huez, without having to drive between the valley and the stations.
The Voie verte runs from Allemond via Le Bourg-d’Oisans to Venosc and connects six valleys in Oisans. It allows cyclists to avoid the departmental road.
Local area
Old Allemond, centred around the church, preserves the traditional character of the villages of Oisans.
The summer Monday market in Allemond offers fruit and vegetables, meat and charcuterie, regional products, cheese and clothing.
The Ferme de l’Edelweiss offers goat’s cheese, Camembert, Raclette, yoghurt, terrines and charcuterie.
