The Chalets de la Taure circuit

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Parish specific to Brittany, no difficulties whatsoever.
Shaded for part of the hike. Magnificent scenery.

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Check with the town hall for access information
Municipal by-law restricting vehicle access to the hamlet of Les Ayes
Vehicles can access the area via the unpaved forest road known as the "route forestière du melezin"
Access to the start of the hike is therefore possible

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Date of your route : Aug 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike. In July and August, you should start before the village of Les Ayes, which adds an hour and a little elevation gain.

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The car park at the start of the route is closed from 7 July to 30 August to preserve the peace and quiet of the valley...!
Fine, but there is no information about this at tourist offices or elsewhere... you only find out that the road is closed when you arrive at Villar St-Panrcace...

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Date of your route : May 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk to do again in autumn for even more beautiful colours. And do it early if you want to avoid the crowds..
At this time of year, there is a lot of snow, so if you don't mind getting your feet wet, no problem!
The GPS track was very useful given the amount of snow, as it was difficult to follow the path all the way.
Please note: there is a road closure sign about 1 km from the car park, but in reality the road is passable and everyone goes up. (Branches have fallen due to this winter's snow)

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Date of your route : Nov 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful walk in surroundings where the larch trees change colour at this time of year. The paths were often muddy, and the area was very busy with far too many vehicles on the forest tracks.

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Hello
Despite the global warming that has been occurring for several years now, it turns out that snow is still falling in the mountains and here, even at the end of May, the walk is at an altitude of over 2,000 metres. And in the winter of 2024, snow fell and also in the spring. This means that it is still present and is forcing our hiking friends to delay their high-altitude walking tours. All we need to do now is reschedule this tour. I recommend autumn, when the colours are remarkable.
Have a good day and enjoy your future hikes.

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Date of your route : Jun 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed at the end of May 2024
Access to the chalets was not possible due to heavy snowfall
But exceptional views of the snow-covered cirque

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Date of your route : Oct 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Unpaved but passable road between Villar St Pancrace and the chalets of Les Ayes. Paved between Les Ayes and Pré Peyron. The larch trees were dressed in their reddish-gold finery, and the Ayes and Orceyrette streams were swollen from recent rains. short version of this route: start at the Chalets des Ayes and climb up to the lake by road then footpath, walk around the lake (a jewel with turquoise waters) and return to the chalets. A few hikers: the peace and quiet of nature in autumn.

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Date of your route : Sep 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike. Magnificent landscapes.

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Date of your route : Jul 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike that starts with the educational trail and a climb, ending at the lake for a well-deserved lunch and rest.
Remember to bring trousers or gaiters as the grass is tall.
A beautiful view of the lake. We took a little detour to a lovely waterfall.
A lovely hike.

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Date of your route : Jun 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with a climb under the trees. June offered a profusion of flowers. The second part of the hike follows the Lac de l'Orceyrette and the stream of the same name. Simply magnificent!
There weren't many people on the hike, but there were a few more at the lake.

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Date of your route : Aug 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The route was quiet today but overlooks the lake below, which attracts many visitors.
A very beautiful loop with magnificent views, varied landscapes and peaceful surroundings.

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Date of your route : Aug 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, easy hike with no difficulties. GPS is useful for finding the car park.
The road is paved all the way to the end.
Follow the signs to finish off with a view of the lake.
Quite a few people.
Thanks for this lovely walk.

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Date of your route : Jul 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, mostly in the woods, which is pleasant in this hot weather. However, there is no water along the route. The spring at the Taure chalets is not flowing, we did not go to the Alp chalets because it was a detour and I have never found any water source in Plan Peyron. Fortunately, we had brought enough water with us.

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