Saint-André-d'Embrun walks

Mont Orel overlooks Embrun. It can be reached via the Col de la Coche. Walk along the peaks to the crosses. Magnificent view of the Lac de Serre-Ponçon, the surrounding valleys and the Écrins in the distance. A gentler descent via the Pra Leydon chapel. A hike that ends with a contemplative stroll through the Saluces Forest. A very quiet hike apart from a few chamois at the summit. The only slight difficulty is finding the cairns in the mountain pastures.

A beautiful hike in the Alps, between forests and rocks, torrents and canals, with some very interesting geological features. The trail follows an ancient irrigation canal, the Gramorel Canal, which runs sometimes in the open air and sometimes in large conduits of varying ages. It is possible to continue on to the Pisse waterfall.

This route, which partly follows theGR®50and 653D trails, is a pleasant walk on the outskirts of the Écrins National Park.

This is an easy, short walk that runs along the cliffs overlooking the Durance with views of the valley on one side and around Lake Siguret on the other.

A family hike to discover the historical and military past of Le Roc, on which the town of Embrun was built. Bring your binoculars.

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.

This is a pleasant route to one of the main and most beautiful viewpoints of Lake Serre-Ponçon. Due to the large number of intersections, I recommend using the Visorando app.

A pretty little lake in a green setting above Embrun and at the foot of the Tête de l'Hivernet (2,824 m).

The ascent of Mont Guillaume and its ridges via the Sentier des Pépinières trail from the Bourlinche car park.

A lovely little walk, almost entirely flat, which will take you from the shores of Lake Serre-Ponçon to the foot of the Embrun cliff. Views of the lake and the gardens and orchards at the foot of the cliff.

Embrun is a town located in the heart of the Durance Valley. Rich in history, it is located not far from Lake Serre-Ponçon. There is a small lake next to it. Walking around it is a pleasant stroll, with views of the surrounding mountains, including Pic de Morgon and Mont Guillaume. It is a walk that can be enjoyed with young children.

A lovely loop walk, fairly well shaded, but still offering numerous views along most of the route. The view from the summit is remarkable.

This is a small lake nestled in the heart of the Écrins National Park. This circular route passes above the Pisse waterfall and climbs through cow pastures to Lac du Distroit. The return route takes you through the sheep pastures of the Rabioux Valley and ends after passing under the Pisse waterfall. Numerous chamois. Moderator's note trail closed at the start, but a return trip is still possible, see reviews.

A very pleasant walk in a beautiful forest, enjoying the shade in summer or the beautiful autumn colours.

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.

In the foothills of Mont Guillaume, a short hike through the forest overlooking Puy-Sanières and Puy Saint-Eusébe, with a breathtaking view over Lac de Serre-Ponçon.

This is a beautiful route with no real difficulties, offering magnificent scenery along most of the way. The 360° view from the Homme de Pierre viewpoint is truly spectacular. The Martinat ridge also offers superb panoramic views.

Head for the summit overlooking Lake Lalatcha. The summit is nearly 2,900 metres above sea level and overlooks the surrounding area, including the climb up to the Col de Vars from the Ubaye Valley.

A very pretty little mountain lake full of freshness.

This circular loop allows you to discover the varied landscapes of the foothills of Mont Guillaume, not to mention some beautiful views of the Embrunais region.

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.

A short, easy family hike. Two points of interest: an art trail and, at the end, a beautiful waterfall.

A very varied family walk with beautiful views of Lake Serre-Ponçon. Waterfalls, pretty forest with beautiful clearings, canal along which you walk and two small abandoned hamlets.

Hike along the Reyssas irrigation canal. To maintain a steady gradient, the canal passes through some unlikely and beautiful places. Admire the work of our ancestors. Discover abandoned farms. Hike through the forest, including a majestic larch grove. Beautiful views of Lake Serre-Ponçon. This hike requires a bit of agility (crossing the Coulet torrent) and balance (walking on a narrow path along the canal). From 12 years old.

A short walk in the forest, on the heights of Réotier, on the path to Tête de Vautisse. This easy hike has the advantage of taking place in a little-frequented area with a more than pleasant panorama of the resorts of Vars, Risoul and Ceillac, as well as a magnificent view of the Val d'Escreins and the sublime Font Sancte.

This large forest between Lake Serre-Ponçon and the long ridge that ends at Pic de Morgon offers dozens of trails to explore. Here is one that runs close to the lake and takes you through tiny hamlets nestled in the forest.

A very pleasant hike in the mid-mountains with beautiful views of Lake Serre-Ponçon, Embrun and the Aiguilles de Chabrières. The hamlet of Saint-Jean is well worth a visit with its church, cemetery and old municipal hearses (built and restored by ASPEC).

Belle randonnée dans la Forêt Domaniale de Boscodon sur un flanc du Pic de Morgon avec de superbes vues sur le Cirque de Bragousse.

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.

A relatively short and easy walk around the "Vauban" citadel of Mont-Dauphin. From the top of the circuit, there are fine views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, while the section along the river Guil offers a view not only of the Guil, but also of the Chalp canal waterfall. The walk can be followed by a stroll around the citadel.

Panoramic view of Lake Serre Ponçon from the Pic du Morgon (2,324 m).A family hike that can test your legs on the last part. For information: The Morgon mountain pasture is closed to dogs from 15 June to 15 September. They are tolerated on a leash between 15 July and 15 August. 17.05.2023: The Grand Clos car park is only accessible via the Abbaye de Boscodon. Do not attempt to access it by car using another GPS route.

This pleasant circular, starting from Simoust above Guillestre, is recommended by the CDRP 05 as part of the 2024 Hiking Festival. Alternating between descents and ascents, it takes you past some interesting sights: the citadel of Mont-Dauphin and the spectacular Rue des Masques.

A long hike with many facets. A lunar landscape through the Cirque de Bragousse, a magnificent meadow through the Cirque du Morgon with its small sacred lake (Lac Saint-Pierre), if you are lucky enough to see it full of water, and its countless marmots, and finally an unforgettable panorama from the Pic du Morgon.

A beautiful, challenging circular hike for those who want to discover the Cirque de Morgon and enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Lake Serre-Ponçon and the surrounding peaks. Autumn, with its colours, is the best time to visit.

The route crosses the superb Boscodon State Forest, continues through the Cirque de Morgon with its small lake, and ends with a descent in wide hairpin bends through the forest on the edge of the Cirque de Bragousse. Along the way, several viewpoints offer splendid views of the Lac de Serre-Ponçon, the Pic de Morgon and the Cirque de Bragousse.

This is a great hike that will leave you in awe of the magnificent landscape at Pic de Morgon. What's more, this route offers great variety.

A pleasant hike at the mouth of the Guil Gorges, sharing between trails, paths and tarmac roads, but with little or no traffic. Eygliers, Gros, Maison du Roy and Guillestre are on the itinerary. The south-facing balcony trail between Eygliers and Gros contrasts with the return trip along the old Maison du Roy road and its turnstiles, which face north.