Les Oriols (trail route no. 9)
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This trail offers not only a magnificent view over the majestic Mont Pelvoux, but also a discovery of the high-mountain hamlets where a pastoral way of life continues to this day. Was that a high-pitched whistle? Keep your eyes peeled, the iconic marmot must be nearby!
Description
Starting from the hamlet of Sainte-Marguerite, head uphill towards L'Oriol de Sainte-Marguerite.
- At the intersection, turn left and carry on along the track until you come to L'Oriol de Sainte-Marguerite.
- At L'Oriol de Sainte-Marguerite, after the chapel, take the track on the right and continue straight on until you come to L'Oriol de Queyrières.
- Here, take the path on the right which takes you to a short section of sharp scree, which you need to cross.
- Take the path on the left to drop downhill through a forest to the hamlet of Sainte-Marguerite.
- Take the track on the right to continue the descent and then back to your starting point.
- Departure : Hamlet of Sainte-Marguerite, Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières
- Arrival : Hamlet of Sainte-Marguerite, Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières
- Towns crossed : Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières and La Roche-de-Rame
1 point of interest
- History
The hamlet of Sainte-Marguerite
Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières is a municipality located in the historic Briançonnais area, higher up from Pertuis-Rostan (the former name of Sainte-Marguerite) which was once the border between the Briançonnais area and the Embrunais area. The local people (the Saint-Martinous) are divided between Saint-Martin and the various surrounding hamlets such as Sainte-Marguerite, which stands at an altitude of 1,200 metres. It is possible to reach Sainte-Marguerite via the Travers de Queyrières, which used to be very difficult to cross. The Chapel of Saint-Marguerite stands in this hamlet. It dates from the late fifteenth or early sixteenth century.
Forecast
Altimetric profile
Recommandations
Before setting off, it is very important to check the opening periods for this route on the website: https://stationdetrail.com/fr/stations/le-pays-des-ecrins/parcours
Share your photographs on social networks with #stationdetrailecrins
Check weather conditions before setting off.
Rescue services contact details: Secours Montagne (Mountain Rescue): +33 (0)4 92 22 22 22 or 112
Show consideration for the work of farmers, livestock keepers and owners
Close all gates behind you
Take your litter home
Do not take shortcuts across pastureland
The trail routes are also suitable for walking
Information desks
Vallouise Park house
, 05290 Vallouise
Information, documentation, models, exhibitions, screenings, product sales and works of the Park. Guided tours for school, reservation required. The new Park House opened in Vallouise since June 1, and offers visitors an interactive permanent exhibition inviting to explore the area and its heritage. A temporary exhibition space will allow a renewed offer. Finally, the device is completed by an audiovisual room to organize screenings and conferences Free admission. All animations of the Park are free unless otherwise stated.
23 Avenue de la République, 05120 L'Argentière-La Bessée
Transport
Public transports >> www.pacamobilite.fr
Consider car-sharing >> www.blablacar.fr
For more information, ask at the Tourist Information Office nearest to the trail starting point.
Access and parking
7 km from L'Argentière-La Bessée, take the N94.
Parking :
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