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Le Saut du Laïre
Walker 
8.97 km
+378 m
-378 m
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Orcières (Hautes-Alpes)
Discover the Marmottes de Prapic.
This easy, gentle hike is ideal for all the family. As well as the valley's magnificent scenery, it's also an opportunity to meet marmots almost without fail.
The Lac du Lauvitel from La Danchère
Walker 
6.09 km
+555 m
-557 m
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vénosc (Isère)
The Lac du Lauvitel and its integral reserve (the first in France, created in 1995).
Oules du Diable, Cascade du Buchardet and Cabane de l'Aup
Walker 
13.91 km
+603 m
-600 m
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
Very nice, accessible hike: no difficult passages, breathtaking views of the glaciers all the way, regular waterfalls, marmots, an incredible end to the hike with the Oules du Diable.
Hike done on August 23, 2014, a year with a lot of water, we were lucky: waterfalls and torrents "at full throttle" and a very flowery route!
Pont des Oules du Diable and Cascade de Buchardet
Walker 
6.70 km
+161 m
-158 m
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
Magnificent walk between the Pont des Oules du Diable and the Cascade du Buchardet waterfall.
Fressinières Pass (Col)
Walker 
21.23 km
+1,366 m
-1,497 m
10h 00
Difficult
Departure from Orcières (Hautes-Alpes)
From Prapic to Dormillouse via the Fressinières Pass.
Please note: the height difference is only 1200 m.
Bachas path from Puy-Sanières
Walker 
6.40 km
+520 m
-521 m
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Puy-Sanières (Hautes-Alpes)
In the foothills of Mont Guillaume, a short hike through the forest overlooking Puy-Sanières and Puy Saint-Eusébe, with a breathtaking view over Lac de Serre-Ponçon.
Lovely circuit under the Préaux
Walker 
6.96 km
+206 m
-206 m
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Aspres-lès-Corps (Hautes-Alpes)
Easy walk, 2/3 in the shade and 1/3 with beautiful views over the vast Drac valley and surrounding mountains.
Infournas, Col du Cendrier, Crête le Barry and Col de l'Escalier loop trail
Walker 
12.42 km
+1,021 m
-1,018 m
6h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Les Infournas (Hautes-Alpes)
At the gateway to the Massif des Écrins, near Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur, this superb loop hike begins with a gentle ascent through a magnificent larch forest. Along the way, the lush green vegetation accompanies you to the foot of the Col du Cendrier, where the slope gradually levels out. The effort is rewarded by a wide panoramic view of the Massif des Écrins.The traverse of the Crêtes du Barry adds a welcome technical touch, giving the route an extra touch of character. The return, via the Pas and then the Col de l'Escalier, is on a pleasant, flowing path.A beautiful hike, where the spring flora comes into its own with every step.
The Palastre loop
Walker 11.11 km
+791 m
-784 m
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas (Hautes-Alpes)
An ascent through mountain pastures and alpine meadows to the pass and then the summit of the Palastre, a renowned viewpoint over the Champsaur valley. The rest of the loop towards the pass between the Pic du Clot Lamiande and the Pointe Prouveyrat is not well marked, but the view of the Vallon du Tourrond is worth the detour. Note that the southern exposure of the slope is offset on the descent by streams and waterfalls that refresh this long route, which is best suited to experienced walkers.