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Grand lac des Estaris walks
Orcières-Merlette - Discover the lakes in the Estaris area
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7.04 mi
+2,359 ft
-2,339 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Orcières (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful loop that allows you to admire beautiful mountain lakes.One criticism might be that it gets quite busy during the holidays and at weekends (mountain biking, skiing and maintenance vehicles).
Please note that there may be guard dogs present.
The six lakes of Orcières-Merlette, including Les Estaris
4.13 mi
+299 ft
-1,447 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Orcières (Hautes-Alpes)
This hike has been suitable for all ages since 2020. Using the chairlifts (Drouvet 1 and 2 for the outward journey and Roche Rousse for the return journey) makes it easy. The six large lakes are visited on the way down. A variant towards the Col de Freissinières is possible. The landscapes are magnificent, especially at the starting point at the top of Drouvet. The lakes are all very beautiful and diverse.
Roc Diolon
10.64 mi
+4,026 ft
-3,996 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Orcières (Hautes-Alpes)
Summit at 3,071 m overlooking the Grands Lacs des Estaris and the resort of Orcières-Merlette.
Dormillouse - Prapic route
25.00 mi
+8,740 ft
-8,727 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Freissinières (Hautes-Alpes)
A superb 2-day route in the Écrins National Park, linking two characteristic villages:
- Dormillouse, a Vaudois hamlet, completely hidden in the Freissinières valley.
- Prapic, on the edge of the Orcières Merlette resort, which has retained its authenticity.
Fressinières Pass (Col)
13.19 mi
+4,482 ft
-4,911 ft
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.
The Lakes of Orcières and Prapic
13.89 mi
+5,108 ft
-5,102 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Orcières (Hautes-Alpes)
A circular walk starting from the Orcières resort to explore Prapic and the high-altitude lakes. There are plenty of options to shorten the walk if necessary.
The two Drouvets and the Twin Lakes, Estaris, Sirènes and Jujal
9.88 mi
+2,999 ft
-2,999 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Orcières (Hautes-Alpes)
Ascent via the tracks and path to Drouvet 1, then on to Drouvet 2 via the Pointe de Méollion.
Junction on the mountainside between Drouvet 2 and Lac des Estaris.
Return via the Lacs des Jumeaux, Lac des Sirènes and Lac Jujal.