The hamlets of Les Orres
Clémence DEBENATH
Les Orres

The hamlets of Les Orres

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An idyllic journey! In the heart of the mountains, here you can enjoy a peaceful and charming setting, a chance to get away from it all in the heart of nature.

A true promontory overlooking the Serre-Ponçon valley, the main town of Les Orres boasts a setting that can only be described as grandiose, with larch forests and steep peaks. This bike ride is perfect for those who want to explore the area with their family. It's sure to make for some great memories!


Important information

Dans le Parc national des Écrins, les sentiers sont généralement praticables de la mi-juin à fin septembre.

Toutefois, les périodes d'accessibilité des itinéraires et les dates de pose des passerelles varient d’une année à l’autre en fonction de l’enneigement, des dégâts survenus en hiver et des conditions météorologiques. Par ailleurs, l’état des sentiers n’est pas contrôlé quotidiennement et peut évoluer rapidement après un évènement météorologique (orage, crue...). Il est nécessaire de se renseigner auprès des maisons du parc national et des offices de tourisme du territoire avant votre sortie. Pendant la randonnée, en cas de passage dégradé ou dangereux, faites demi-tour et signalez-le.


Description

  1. The start is in the centre of Les Orres.
    From the village, take the D140 towards Embrun, where a short descent brings you to the D40. Turn right.
  2. Follow the D40 downhill until you reach a crossroads, shortly after a hairpin bend. From here, take the road on the left towards Le Pont and then Le Mélézet (D540).
  3. The road takes a long crossing to reach the village of Le Mélézet from where you can gaze upon the scenery over the mountains. Keep heading in the direction of Embrun and rejoin the D40.
  4. Continue on this departmental road, pass a hairpin bend and then, 1 km further on, turn right to reach the centre of Les Orres.
  • Departure : Les Orres, County Town
  • Arrival : Les Orres, County Town
  • Towns crossed : Les Orres and Saint-Sauveur

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Altimetric profile


Information desks

1 place des étoiles, 05200 Les Orres

https://www.lesorres.com/ot.acceuil@lesorres.com0492440161

Transport

From Gap - Zou Network! :

  • Line 69 / Frequency: Every 4 hours
  • Ligne 560 / Frequency 2 times a day

From Embrun - Zou Network! :

  • Ligne 560 / Frequency 2 times a day

More information: https://zou.maregionsud.fr

SNCF : TER
More info: https://www.sncf-connect.com


Access and parking

Follow the N94 from Gap or Briançon towards Embrun then take the D40 towards Baratier- les Orres then the D140 towards Les Orres County Town.

Parking :

Church of Sainte-Marie-Madelaine, Les Orres

Accessibility

Family
Emergency number :
114

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