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Roche Rousse walks
La Roche Tunnels Circular Loop
Visorando Member
3.38 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,115 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Lauzet-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A family walk suitable for children aged 10 and over, exploring two abandoned hamlets and two tunnels. The trail offers several views of the Ubaye branch of Lake Serre-Ponçon. Games and challenges, hidden inside tubes, are dotted along the route as part of the Sens’action activities. The route also passes through unspoilt natural areas classified as Natura 2000 sites.
Walks near Roche Rousse
Route around Le Ponteil
4.23 mi
+1,791 ft
-1,729 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Champcella (Hautes-Alpes)
A route starting from Le Ponteil that goes round the large, unnamed peak near the Tramouillon hut.
The Col des Terres Blanches
11.81 mi
+4,259 ft
-3,822 ft
9h 10
Difficult
Departure from Freissinières (Hautes-Alpes)
From Dormillouse to Prapic via the Col des Terres Blanches.
Moussière - Alpage de la Selle
1.89 mi
+1,283 ft
-59 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Crépin (Hautes-Alpes)
Access from the alpine hamlet of Moussière to the bivouac area located between the Selle and Crousas mountain pastures. This mountain pasture overlooks the Cabane Sainte-Marie, where the sheep are kept at night.
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.
Alpage de la Selle - Moussière
4.92 mi
+358 ft
-1,581 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Crépin (Hautes-Alpes)
This pleasant second day begins with a climb to the Col de Moussière before passing by the very pleasant Lac du Lauzet, then taking the long forest track back to the Moussière car park.
Lac des Sirènes, starting from Prapic
6.38 mi
+2,884 ft
-1,864 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Orcières (Hautes-Alpes)
A walk with almost no descent thanks to the Télémix and the car left beforehand at the Orcières Merlette resort.The Diolon Valley is beautiful and little-known. It takes you from Prapic to Lac des Sirènes. From there, it’s easy to reach Roche Rousse.This hike should only be undertaken when the Merlette resort is open in summer (July and August) so you can return via the Roche Rousse Télémix. (The descent is much shorter as it includes the ride down on the Télémix!)
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.
Basse Rua - Maljasset
10.62 mi
+4,688 ft
-4,186 ft
9h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
There is a long crossing before the Col des Houerts, which takes you into the Ubaye Valley.
In the cool shade of the larch trees at Les Orres
Tourist office
2.96 mi
+246 ft
-2,123 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
A long, cool downhill walk through the larch forest, passing through Grand-Clos, where the water reservoir transforms into a mirror-like lake.
This walk is a downhill route from the top of the Pic Vert chairlift to the 1650 resort (L’Épervière car park).
