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Les Orres walks
The summit of Le Méale
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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.
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.
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.
A short circular heritage loop around the hamlets, starting from Les Ribes
2.14 mi
+541 ft
-541 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
A short walk near Les Orres, fairly shaded in summer, offering the chance to discover the ‘martelières’ and the heritage of the hamlets you pass through: a ruined castle, small chapels, an old school and fountains. After crossing a stream, there’s a climb to warm you up – but it’s all worth it for the descent!
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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