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Lac de Saint-Apollinaire walks
The Saint-Apollinaire Lake circuit
Visorando Member
5.15 mi
+860 ft
-843 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Réallon (Hautes-Alpes)
This circuit, created as part of the Fête de la Randonnée organised by the Hautes-Alpes Departmental Committee, is a pleasant route suitable for all ages. It offers breathtaking views of its large neighbour, the Serre-Ponçon Lake.
Aiguilles de Chabrières and Réallon Station from Saint Apollinaire
9.51 mi
+3,212 ft
-3,219 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Apollinaire (Hautes-Alpes)
This route to the Aiguilles de Saint-Apollinaire allows you to discover the small lake of Saint Apollinaire before enjoying an exceptional view of the Serre-Ponçon lake and the mountains that surround it. On the way back, you can appreciate the charm of the small resort of Réallon.
A passage through a very steep rocky area may be difficult for those who are sensitive to vertigo.
Aiguilles de Chabrières from Saint-Apollinaire
6.27 mi
+3,369 ft
-3,343 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Apollinaire (Hautes-Alpes)
From the pretty little lake of Saint-Apollinaire, towards the Aiguilles de Chabrières. The route offers magnificent 360° views of Lake Serre-Ponçon, the Embrunais and the Ecrins.
This hike is one of the routes leading to the Aiguilles de Chabrières (I’ve described another one starting from the Réallon resort). For me, this is the most difficult one because the climb is steep right from the start and doesn’t let up until the Pic de Chabrières.
Serre du Mouton and Lac Saint-Apollinaire
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.36 mi
+2,008 ft
-2,008 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Réallon (Hautes-Alpes)
This walk, which begins in the larch woodland at the foot of the Aiguilles de Chabrières, offers superb views of Lac de Serre-Ponçon, the Réallon valley and Lac Saint-Apollinaire.
Walks near Lac de Saint-Apollinaire
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.
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 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.
