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Col Saint-Jean walks
Col Saint-Jean - Montclar - Discovery trail
Visorando Member
2.71 mi
+371 ft
-351 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
A superb, very easy circular walk at the Col Saint-Jean, ideal for children of all ages!
"Discovery trail" with a birdwatching hide near Lake Saint-Léger (don't forget your binoculars), a mysterious archaeological site, the Saint-Léger Chapel, a view of the Dormillouse fort at the top of the Blanche ridge...
Very shaded route.
Lake Saint-Léger via Clapouse
4.27 mi
+630 ft
-614 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Set off to explore Lake Saint-Léger along paths that are sometimes unmarked – an opportunity to hike off the beaten track. Don’t miss the Sacrificial Stone and Saint-Léger Chapel. Information boards are situated along part of the route. Only undertake this hike if you are used to walking on unmarked paths and know how to find your way and read a map.
Walks near Col Saint-Jean
The Pierre Arnoux Belvedere
3.72 mi
+1,601 ft
-1,552 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Savines-le-Lac (Hautes-Alpes)
The walk begins with a stroll through a beautiful forest and ends with a splendid view of Lake Serre Ponçon.
Lac Sainte-Marguerite and Source de Jérusalem
5.97 mi
+1,903 ft
-2,156 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
A very pleasant circular above Les Orres resort, allowing you to discover a beautiful lake, Sainte-Marguerite, and the springs that feed Les Orres, named Jerusalem.
In the cool shade of the larch trees at Les Orres
Tourist office
2.96 mi
+246 ft
-2,123 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
A long, cool downhill walk through the larch forest, passing through Grand-Clos, where the water reservoir transforms into a mirror-like lake.
This walk is a downhill route from the top of the Pic Vert chairlift to the 1650 resort (L’Épervière car park).