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Vachères (rivière) walks
Embrun - From the lake to the cliff
Visorando Member
5.40 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely little walk, almost entirely flat, which takes you from the shores of Lake Serre-Ponçon to the foot of the Embrun cliff.Views of the lake as well as the gardens and orchards at the foot of the cliff.
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.
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.
Walks near Vachères (rivière)
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.
From Pra Loup 1600 via Coste Belle to La Dalle en Pente
2.45 mi
+1,594 ft
-430 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Uvernet-Fours (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A good walk to work up an appetite! Set off from Pra Loup to the La Dalle en Pente restaurant and return via the Chappe chairlift.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (1) Fouillouse - Refuge du Chambeyron
3.88 mi
+2,470 ft
-36 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
First stage around the Chambeyron Mountain Range which, after a steady climb, takes you to the shelter with the same name. You'll end up in a breath-taking setting, at the foot of Brec de Chambeyron.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range
36.21 mi
+13,120 ft
-13,783 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Reaching over 3000 metres in altitude, Aiguilles de Chambeyron and Brec de Chambeyron form an impressive mountain range halfway between Queyras and the Moncantour. This hike offers a trek with no techincal difficulty, with passes over 2700 m in altitude and a summit of over 3000 m. Set in an outstanding landscape and for the most part within a high mountain setting.
