Around the cliffs of the Durance and Lake Siguret

This is an easy, short walk that runs along the cliffs overlooking the Durance with views of the valley on one side and around Lake Siguret on the other.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.87 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 51 m
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    Descent: - 51 m

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    Highest point: 1,115 m
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    Lowest point: 1,060 m

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Description of the walk

From the D994d, 200 metres south of the village of Siguret, take a road that winds up the eastern side of the valley for two kilometres. Follow the signs to the lake. When you reach a plateau, continue and park at the first intersection facing the lake.

(S/E) Head south on the access road. After about 100 metres, you will reach an intersection (you can make a quick detour to the left to visit the Chapelle Saint-Roch chapel).

(1) Continue along the access road and, after about 100 metres, turn right and climb up a track, leaving another track that descends to the left. At a flat section, keep left on the track without taking the wide path on the right leading to a meadow. Continue climbing as the view opens up on the left.

(2) At the end of the climb, leave the track and take a path on the left that runs alongside a field. After 150 metres, leave this path and take a second path on the left between the trees. After another 200 metres, turn right to return to the first path, then continue along it to cross a second small field on the left. Enter the forest, pass afirst bend to the left and asecond to the right, leaving a track leading to a meadow on your left.

(3) Continue south-east to the next intersection.

(4) Head right onto another track. At the next intersection, turn left to go around Lake Siguret.

(5) At a right-hand bend under the trees, cut right across a grassy area and follow the lake. Join another track and continue to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,064 m - Lac de Siguret
  2. 1 : km 0.14 - alt. 1,065 m - Intersection - Access to the - Chapelle Saint-Roch (Siguret)
  3. 2 : km 0.92 - alt. 1,112 m - End of the trail. Viewpoint over the - La Durance
  4. 3 : km 1.45 - alt. 1,088 m - Second bend
  5. 4 : km 2.01 - alt. 1,070 m - Intersection
  6. 5 : km 2.61 - alt. 1,062 m - Grassy area
  7. S/E : km 2.87 - alt. 1,064 m - Lac de Siguret

Notes

Unfortunately, this route has little shade and no water sources. Bring protection from the sun and plenty of water.
150 m after the point (2), it is possible to walk along the field to its end, but the path on the left under the trees is more pleasant and offers better views.
From point (4), you can cut across to the car park by going straight ahead.
Although the lake is mostly surrounded by reeds, it is possible to access its shore from the grassy area on its eastern side. In mid-August 2023, swimming is not prohibited but is considered dangerous. Skating in winter is prohibited.

Worth a visit

Lake Siguret.
View of the Durance and its valley from the top of the cliffs.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 13786185

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice little hike. Beautiful scenery

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Alex83110
Alex83110
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Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello, this is a pleasant, short route for a quick outing. However, the path disappears when you reach the ruins 100 metres before the mines. You have to go behind the ruins. At the last corner of the house, you can see the rest of the path. Be careful, as there is a large hole below that must lead to a mine or a cellar. Once you find the path again, climb up alongside the old cable car to reach the mine, then continue climbing up the black earth. You will find the original path again. It's a bit of a hassle, it has to be said! Not recommended for family outings while the original path is not visible. Enjoy your walk!

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Gil30
Gil30

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A relaxing stroll with beautiful views of the Durance river and cliffs.

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phtanguier
phtanguier

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely, easy, short walk offering beautiful views.

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Linou34
Linou34

We had difficulties with point 2, no doubt because the circumstances were not ideal (it was a very hot day, we were walking with three children aged 7 and 4, and the climb was difficult). As a result, we turned back...

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MixMat H.
MixMat H.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely views, either towards the Durance or at the bottom of the valley between points 2 and 3.
The forest section was a bit tricky with lots of dead trees. You can walk along the bottom of the field and then turn left onto the path that appears a little further on.

Note: there are yellow markings to help you find your way, especially in the forest.

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rpastant
rpastant

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short, one-hour family walk, with no difficulty as indicated on the map. The view of the Durance and its valley from the top of the cliffs is magnificent.
Please note that from the lake car park, you have to walk downhill for about 200 metres on the lake road and take the path that climbs to the right, marked in yellow, with the sign "le chemin du Lauzerot", altitude 1060 metres.
All other directions provided are correct, so be sure to follow them carefully.
On your way back, don't forget to take the time to visit the Saint-Roch chapel, about 300 metres from the lake. This beautiful chapel, built in 1630, has been restored several times...
The walk takes about 1 hour for a distance of 3 km, as indicated.
We met two hikers on this route, which we did during the week.
Note that to get from Gap to Lake Siguret via Saint-André d'Embrun, it takes 1 hour and 10 minutes by car for a distance of 52 km.

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