Mont Dauphin via the marmot trail

A fairly short and very pleasant walk that allows you to visit Mont-Dauphin in a different way. You can see many marmots, which are not very shy, at the bottom of the trail.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.51 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 176 m
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    Descent: - 164 m

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    Highest point: 1,052 m
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    Lowest point: 890 m

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Description of the walk

The start is from Eygliers-Gare. Driving on the N94 from Embrun, pass the Guillestre roundabout and, after passing the "Eygliers-gare" sign, take the first right. The car park is immediately there, opposite an inn.

(S/E) Follow the path that passes to the right of the building until you reach the left-hand bend.

(1) Head north-east. You can take the tarmac road or, as suggested on the map, the Sentier des Marmottes (or do both to see the many marmots).

(2) Head towards Mont Dauphin by turning right, which is signposted and marked in yellow. Reach the D137 and a car park near the entrance to Mont Dauphin.

(3) Take a detour onto the plateau to enjoy the view of Guil.

(4) Enter the Mont-Dauphin fort and take a tour of the village. Exit through the same gate.

(3) At the car park, turn left, heading north-west, onto the path that starts to the left of the car park, then go around the fortifications and descend below the cliffs.

(5) When you reach the bend in the road, turn right, heading north, and continue to the junction of the loop.

(1) Turn left onto the path that leads back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 890 m - Car park - Gare de Montdauphin-Guillestre
  2. 1 : km 0.1 - alt. 896 m - Start of the marmot circuit
  3. 2 : km 0.36 - alt. 928 m - Towards Mont-Dauphin
  4. 3 : km 1.19 - alt. 1,045 m - Car park
  5. 4 : km 1.94 - alt. 1,052 m - Entrance to the fort
  6. 5 : km 4.24 - alt. 913 m - Hairpin bend on the D137
  7. S/E : km 4.51 - alt. 896 m - Car park

Notes

Some short sections are quite steep and there are passages with quite a few steps, especially on the descent.

Worth a visit

Access to the Réotier Petrified Fountain is about 1300m away, starting opposite the car park and following the railway line.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 19 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
michel.gilette
michel.gilette

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely, interesting and enjoyable hike, especially for exploring the Mont Dauphin fort.

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Robert75
Robert75

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Many intersections of small paths and signs that are too far apart, so we made a few mistakes along the way.
Otherwise, it was very pleasant, with a visit to the fort and a few marmots.

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Gabriele
Gabriele

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a short, easy hike, the only highlight of which was visiting Mont Dauphin. We did see one marmot, though.

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Happy Walker
Happy Walker

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We did the circuit starting from Mont-Dauphin at the end of the morning. As a result, we didn't see any marmots . The descent from point 3 to below the cliffs is quite steep and slippery. At the cliffs, we mistakenly stayed on the upper path that leads to the climbing starts and doesn't go any further. We had to turn back. There is only one path shown on the maps. A waypoint at the fork would have been useful . Apart from that, the circuit is interesting and easy.

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andrepac
andrepac

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk that also allows you to discover the fortified town of Montdauphin

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Murielle30
Murielle30

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,
A trail for the whole family. We saw five marmots. It was fun.

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yannis2607
yannis2607

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A short walk where you can easily observe marmots! Recommended for families

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BURLOT
BURLOT

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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Bibi7040
Bibi7040

Hello. I downloaded a few routes in preparation for a trip to Queyras.

Best regards

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fredbes
fredbes

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The intense heat prevented us from seeing the marmots, who were undoubtedly keeping cool in their burrows.
The fort is always a special place that is well worth a visit.

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Iéna
Iéna

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A perfect short morning hike, given the limited time I had available. A beautiful view of the cliffs that is not to be missed!

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rq
rq

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Didn't see many marmots, but it was a superb walk. Be sure to keep VISARANDO handy, because after 500 metres there are numerous tracks and it's easy to make a mistake.

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JT
JT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short, easy hike up to Mont-dauphin; very peaceful at the end of November!

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Algerard1
Algerard1

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

wednesday, 13 October 2021. We were alone on the trail, but we imagine that during the season it must be quite busy. We didn't see any marmots, but at this time of year they may already be hibernating. That said, it was a very pleasant family walk. The Montdauphin site is magnificent and well worth a visit. Thank you to the poster.

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jeffjulie13
jeffjulie13

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

on our hike with the children, we saw several marmots that weren't very shy. When we reached the top of Mont Dauphin, we made a mistake and continued straight ahead, but this allowed us to see the Main de Titans and the waterfall. We ended up in the beautiful village of Mon Dauphin. It was a fantastic hike

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