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Le Roc in Embrun, a history waiting to be discovered
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1.96 mi
+305 ft
-318 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
A family hike to discover the historical and military past of Le Roc, on which the town of Embrun was built. Bring your binoculars.
The rock of Embrun, its ramparts, gardens, canals and the Durance river.
2.68 mi
+344 ft
-348 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
Another way to discover Embrun. Walk on the rock from the viewpoint, then under the rock with its gardens and canals, a short detour to discover the Durance before completing the circular route in Embrun via the cathedral, the Maison des Chanonges, and the Tour Brune.
Embrun - From the lake to the cliff
5.40 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely little walk, almost entirely flat, which takes you from the shores of Lake Serre-Ponçon to the foot of the Embrun cliff.Views of the lake as well as the gardens and orchards at the foot of the cliff.
From Caléyère Castle to Les Séryères
8.20 mi
+2,851 ft
-2,854 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
A walk not far from Embrun offering a pleasant, peaceful day out. The route is almost circular through the Mont Guillaume national forest, with an ascent and return off the beaten track, plus a visit to the Belvédère de la Para viewpoint.
Tour of the small lake of Embrun
1.59 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
Embrun is a town located in the heart of the Durance Valley. Rich in history, it is located not far from Lake Serre-Ponçon. There is a small lake next to it. Walking around it is a pleasant stroll, with views of the surrounding mountains, including Pic de Morgon and Mont Guillaume. It is a walk that can be enjoyed with young children.
Lac de L'Hivernet
5.37 mi
+2,598 ft
-2,602 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
A pretty little lake in a green setting above Embrun and at the foot of the Tête de l'Hivernet (2,824 m).
Mont Guillaume and Col de Trempa-Latz from Les Muandes de Bourlinche
7.31 mi
+3,209 ft
-3,182 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
The ascent of Mont Guillaume and its ridges via the Sentier des Pépinières trail from the Bourlinche car park.
Mont Guillaume
8.01 mi
+3,114 ft
-3,114 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a pleasant route to one of the main and most beautiful viewpoints of Lake Serre-Ponçon.
Due to the large number of intersections, I recommend using the Visorando app.
The RTM dams on the Torrent des Vachères
1.05 mi
+272 ft
-272 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sauveur (Hautes-Alpes)
A hike that allows you to discover France’s first experimental site run by the ONF’s Mountain Land Restoration Service (RTM). The first dam built to curb erosion caused by the torrent dates back to 1868 and, following its success, this example was replicated throughout France. Along the trail, you’ll find fun, interactive explanations in hidden caches. This is the Sens’Actions Trail. A delight for young and old alike.
Plat Aiguille viewpoint
3.73 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,102 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Baratier (Hautes-Alpes)
A very pleasant walk in a beautiful forest, enjoying the shade in summer or the beautiful autumn colours.
Bachas path from Puy-Sanières
3.98 mi
+1,706 ft
-1,709 ft
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.
Circular Loop of the Sentier des Fontaines starting from Puy-Sanières
2.99 mi
+889 ft
-892 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Puy-Sanières (Hautes-Alpes)
This circular loop allows you to discover the varied landscapes of the foothills of Mont Guillaume, not to mention some beautiful views of the Embrunais region.
Summit of Méale
6.07 mi
+2,582 ft
-2,562 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sauveur (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely loop walk, fairly well shaded, but still offering numerous views along most of the route. The view from the summit is remarkable.
Canal and Demoiselles Coiffées at the gateway to the Ecrins
10.33 mi
+2,700 ft
-2,710 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Châteauroux-les-Alpes (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful hike in the Alps, between forests and rocks, torrents and canals, with some very interesting geological features.
The trail follows an ancient irrigation canal, the Gramorel Canal, which runs sometimes in the open air and sometimes in large conduits of varying ages.
It is possible to continue on to the Pisse waterfall.
Reyssas Canal and abandoned farms
5.72 mi
+1,201 ft
-1,201 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Puy-Saint-Eusèbe (Hautes-Alpes)
Hike along the Reyssas irrigation canal. To maintain a steady gradient, the canal passes through some unlikely and beautiful places. Admire the work of our ancestors. Discover abandoned farms. Hike through the forest, including a majestic larch grove. Beautiful views of Lake Serre-Ponçon.
This hike requires a bit of agility (crossing the Coulet torrent) and balance (walking on a narrow path along the canal). From 12 years old.
L'Auberge des Pinées
5.67 mi
+1,253 ft
-1,253 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Châteauroux-les-Alpes (Hautes-Alpes)
A pleasant walk through the Rabioux Valley, offering the chance to discover a unique cluster of fairy chimneys dominated by a lovely waterfall.
The Auberge des Pinées
4.77 mi
+1,263 ft
-1,270 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Châteauroux-les-Alpes (Hautes-Alpes)
This route, which partly follows theGR®50and 653D trails, is a pleasant walk on the outskirts of the Écrins National Park.
The Plat de l’Aiguille viewpoint, starting from Saint-Jean
6.72 mi
+1,470 ft
-1,453 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Crots (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely circular route combining a bit of tarmac, plenty of forest tracks and a superb path through the larch forest. There are numerous picnic areas, all equipped, along this circular route.
Two small abandoned hamlets above Puy-Saint-Eusèbe
3.75 mi
+942 ft
-919 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Puy-Saint-Eusèbe (Hautes-Alpes)
A very varied family walk with beautiful views of Lake Serre-Ponçon. Waterfalls, pretty forest with beautiful clearings, canal along which you walk and two small abandoned hamlets.
Mont Orel
6.27 mi
+2,605 ft
-2,595 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-André-d'Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
Mont Orel overlooks Embrun. It is reached via the Col de la Coche. A walk along the peaks to the crosses. Magnificent views over the stretch of Lac de Serre-Ponçon, the surrounding valleys and the Écrins in the distance. A gentler descent via the Pra Leydon chapel. A hike that ends with a contemplative stroll through the Saluces Forest. A very quiet hike, apart from a few chamois at the summit.The only slight difficulty is spotting the cairns in the mountain pastures.
The summit of Le Méale
9.24 mi
+3,320 ft
-3,301 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
The summit of Le Méale offers a beautiful view of Embrunnais, Parpaillon and Serre-Ponçon. Most of the route is through forest on a beautiful trail. What's more, it can be done from May to mid-November.
Roche Rousse viewpoint
National Park
2.13 mi
+669 ft
-666 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Châteauroux-les-Alpes (Hautes-Alpes)
This walk leads to the top of the Roche Rousse cliff and offers a lovely view over Châteauroux and the Durance and Rabioux valleys.
The Roche Rousse viewpoint is reached via a shaded, gentle path that allows you to gain height easily... ideal for a ‘landscape appreciation’ break on arrival!
Around the cliffs of the Durance and Lake Siguret
1.79 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-André-d'Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
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.
Circular in the Boscodon State Forest
7.04 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,417 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Crots (Hautes-Alpes)
This large forest between Lake Serre-Ponçon and the long ridge that ends at Pic de Morgon offers dozens of trails to explore. Here is one that runs close to the lake and takes you through tiny hamlets nestled in the forest.
From Boscodon Abbey to the hamlet of Saint-Jean
5.04 mi
+942 ft
-961 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Crots (Hautes-Alpes)
A very pleasant hike in the mid-mountains with beautiful views of Lake Serre-Ponçon, Embrun and the Aiguilles de Chabrières. The hamlet of Saint-Jean is well worth a visit with its church, cemetery and old municipal hearses (built and restored by ASPEC).
Le Belvédère de Bragousse
4.91 mi
+1,381 ft
-1,388 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Crots (Hautes-Alpes)
Belle randonnée dans la Forêt Domaniale de Boscodon sur un flanc du Pic de Morgon avec de superbes vues sur le Cirque de Bragousse.
The Roche Blanche bridge from Mélezet
4.78 mi
+587 ft
-568 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
An easy hike starting from Mélezet with lovely views of the village and Les Orres resort.
The route follows the old Baratier irrigation canal for about 1.5km.
Pic de Morgon and Lac Saint-Pierre
7.74 mi
+2,723 ft
-2,723 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Crots (Hautes-Alpes)
Panoramic view of Lake Serre Ponçon from the Pic du Morgon (2,324 m).A family hike that can test your legs on the last part.
For information:
The Morgon mountain pasture is closed to dogs from 15 June to 15 September. They are tolerated on a leash between 15 July and 15 August.
17.05.2023: The Grand Clos car park is only accessible via the Abbaye de Boscodon. Do not attempt to access it by car using another GPS route.
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.
Pierre Arnoux viewpoint
4.49 mi
+1,739 ft
-1,739 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Savines-le-Lac (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful view of Lake Serre-Ponçon at the end of the climb.
A pleasant hike through the woods.
Forêt des Roures
3.30 mi
+755 ft
-735 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Savines-le-Lac (Hautes-Alpes)
This walk begins in the shade of a forest along a stream. It continues along the hillside with superb views of Lake Serre-Ponçon. It descends gently along the forest track.
You can admire roures (very old oak trees) as well as many other species of trees from the region and colourful flora.
The Beaume Valley from Les Méans
6.80 mi
+2,493 ft
-2,493 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Réallon (Hautes-Alpes)
An easy round-trip hike that takes you along the Torrent de Reyssas, where you can dip your feet just before the pretty Vallon de la Beaume. At the end of the route, you can continue on to the Col de Reyssas or Lac Brun (about 1 hour each), or even towards the Col de Trempa-Latz.Please note: mountain pastures. Dogs, even on a lead, are prohibited by local by-law, generally from 1 June onwards. You may encounter local sheepdogs: please remain cautious and respectful of grazing areas.
The Lac du Distroit circular route
7.73 mi
+3,967 ft
-3,963 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Châteauroux-les-Alpes (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a small lake nestled in the heart of the Écrins National Park. This circular route passes above the Pisse waterfall and climbs through cow pastures to Lac du Distroit. The return route takes you through the sheep pastures of the Rabioux Valley and ends after passing under the Pisse waterfall. Numerous chamois.
Moderator's note trail closed at the start, but a return trip is still possible, see reviews.
Pic du Morgon from the Fontaine de l'Ours
10.30 mi
+4,491 ft
-4,465 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Crots (Hautes-Alpes)
A long hike with many facets.
A lunar landscape through the Cirque de Bragousse, a magnificent meadow through the Cirque du Morgon with its small sacred lake (Lac Saint-Pierre), if you are lucky enough to see it full of water, and its countless marmots, and finally an unforgettable panorama from the Pic du Morgon.
The Pic de Morgon from the Fontaine de l'Ours
10.56 mi
+3,786 ft
-3,809 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Crots (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful, challenging circular walk for those who want to explore the Morgon cirque and experience one of the finest views of Lake Serre-Ponçon and the surrounding peaks.Autumn, with its vibrant colours, is the best time of year to visit.
The Morgon Cirque
7.33 mi
+2,362 ft
-2,379 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Crots (Hautes-Alpes)
The route crosses the superb Boscodon State Forest, continues through the Cirque de Morgon with its small lake, and ends with a descent in wide hairpin bends through the forest on the edge of the Cirque de Bragousse.
Along the way, several viewpoints offer splendid views of the Lac de Serre-Ponçon, the Pic de Morgon and the Cirque de Bragousse.
Grand route of Pic de Morgon
10.40 mi
+3,671 ft
-3,665 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Crots (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a great hike that will leave you in awe of the magnificent landscape at Pic de Morgon.
What's more, this route offers great variety.
Cirque de Morgon via L’Echelle
4.33 mi
+1,965 ft
-1,965 ft
3h 40
Difficult
Departure from Savines-le-Lac (Hautes-Alpes)
There are several routes leading to the Cirque de Morgon. The ones I’ve taken so far are the paths starting from the Fontaine de l’Ours and the Grand Clos. This one is the steepest and most challenging. However, it offers a huge advantage when it’s hot: it’s completely shaded by the trees. On the other hand, the ground is uneven and slippery, and there’s a ladder which might put off those who are afraid of heights.
Jerusalem Spring
3.37 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,129 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a short hike, but it can be challenging in places, especially towards the end. Come on, let's go; enjoy the walk...
A beautiful waterfall to cool off in summer.
The Col du Pouzenc
8.84 mi
+3,976 ft
-3,986 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
If you are in the Serre Ponçon area, this hike is well worth the climb. You will walk through a very quiet valley that is rarely visited, even in the height of summer, inhabited only by marmots and a few chamois, and hundreds of alpine flowers of all kinds in July!
There is an impressive view of Serre-Ponçon once you reach the pass.
The Les Orres orientation table and Lake Sainte-Marguerite
9.11 mi
+3,491 ft
-3,471 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
Starting from Les Orres 1850 resort, a lovely circular route that passes by the orientation table at 2,769 m and Lake Sainte-Marguerite.
Pic de Boussolenc circular route
8.76 mi
+3,871 ft
-3,891 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
A circular route between Les Orres 1850 and the Pic du Boussolenc via the Terre Rouge valley, suitable for experienced hikers.
The Belvédère and Lake Sainte-Marguerite
6.35 mi
+2,310 ft
-2,283 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
The first section follows the “Plein les yeux” route through a larch forest to reach a viewpoint offering views of the Tête de la Mazelière with its ice falls. Then, via an ascent along a wide forest track, reach the wild Eyssalette valley where, beneath the ice, lies the Lac de Sainte-Marguerite, surrounded by numerous peaks.
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.
Col de la Rousse and Pic de Charance from the Grande Cabane
7.99 mi
+2,743 ft
-2,743 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Crots (Hautes-Alpes)
A very varied hike. Larch woods, a circular path with views over the Embrunais region, Lake Serre-Ponçon; the Bragousse cirque and its Demoiselles, not forgetting the Col de la Rousse and its mountain pastures, and the Pic de Charance with its view of the Morgon cirque.An alternative to the very busy ascent of the Grand Morgon. Here you may spot marmots and chamois (for the keen-eyed).
The Cabane des Olettes
5.88 mi
+2,313 ft
-2,303 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Crots (Hautes-Alpes)
This day-long circular hike, where you are unlikely to encounter too many other hikers, even in summer, takes place largely in open countryside, allowing you to walk alongside some of the peaks south of Lake Serre-Ponçon, including Pouzenc (2,898m).
The Parpaillon Tunnel from the Grand Vallon via the Col de Girabeau
5.27 mi
+2,448 ft
-2,454 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
Starting from the Grand Vallon, the route climbs to the Col de Girabeau before reaching the legendary Parpaillon Tunnel (currently sealed off). The route offers sweeping panoramic views and is a lovely, nature-filled alternative to the Piste de Crévoux, which is very busy with motor vehicles in summer.
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