Forêt des Roures

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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.31 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 230 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 224 m

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    Highest point: 984 m
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    Lowest point: 791 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park on the edge of the D954 (Le Sauze-du-Lac road).

(S/E) Leave the car park, cross the road and head back towards the Savines bridge.
Take the Armoureriers trail on the right before Rue du Morgon. Follow the path along the Torrent de Barnafret until you reach the road. Continue straight ahead and just after the bridge, take the path on the left, still along the torrent. Cross three footbridges and join the paved path on the right. Pass in front of the cisterns that used to supply Savines with water.

(1) At the crossroads in front of the footbridge, climb the path on the right. Follow the signs for Pierre-Arnoux, Les Eygoires.

(2) At the fork, leave the path that climbs towards Pierre-Arnoux and continue on the right towards Les Eygoires.

(3) At the double crossroads, leave the path that descends and turn left, then a few metres further on, leave the path on the left (Pierre-Arnoux) and take the one on the right (Les Eygoires). Keep heading south-west.

(4) At the intersection, do not descend to the right towards Savines, but turn left (Pierre-Arnoux, Les Eygoires). Climb back up to the field.

(5) Make a sharp left turn onto the forest track. Descend until you reach mountain bike trail no. 13 on the left.

(6) Descend on the left until you reach the double crossroads.

(3) Then take the path from the start of the walk and descend via the same route to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 794 m - Car park - Lac de Serre-Ponçon
  2. 1 : km 0.99 - alt. 873 m - Crossroads, path on the right
  3. 2 : km 1.25 - alt. 908 m - Fork to the right, Les Eygoires
  4. 3 : km 1.41 - alt. 899 m - Double crossroads, on the left
  5. 4 : km 2.27 - alt. 924 m - Crossroads, on the left Pierre Arnoux - Les Eygoires
  6. 5 : km 2.68 - alt. 984 m - Turn around at the field.
  7. 6 : km 3.74 - alt. 928 m - Mountain bike trail, on the left
  8. S/E : km 5.3 - alt. 794 m - Car park - La Durance

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Lafalla
Lafalla

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk along the balcony above the lake. Very well signposted and easy to do with the family. Well shaded. We changed the route slightly when we returned, as there is a small path opposite that leads back down to the bridge, avoiding having to retrace our steps.

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Drig
Drig

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, mostly on shaded trails or paths, perfect for families (children will particularly enjoy the decorations at the start of the route).

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MixMat H.
MixMat H.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

March 2024: The third footbridge has been destroyed. There is a ford, but waterproof footwear is recommended.

Beautiful views, pleasant surroundings.

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isa05
isa05

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, easy walk with beautiful views of the lake.
An abundance of primroses.
The walk along the stream is very pleasant.
We were only able to print the map, but we completed the route without any problems.

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strophe
strophe

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,
This is a very pleasant route through the forest. It's particularly enjoyable in hot weather.

Please note! Between points 4 and 5, there is a new fork in the road. This time, follow "Pierre-Arnoux". At point 5, don't expect to find a field, but rather a gravel esplanade.
I didn't come across the junction with mountain bike trail no. 13, or perhaps it is no longer signposted, so I followed the forest track to the road. Then I turned left for 100 metres, where you will find a picnic area. A path starts on the left to take you back to the river and thus rejoin the path that has been running alongside it since the start.

The forest track will be the only time you will be out in the open.

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