The balconies of Chorges
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Chorges

The balconies of Chorges

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Chorges as you've never seen it before! A complete tour to discover every aspect of this village.
This route takes in both sides of the Avance valley. From the plains to the mountain passes, you'll be travelling on small roads through a wide variety of landscapes. To finish off this itinerary, a final loop with a fine ascent will give you a magnificent panoramic view of Lake Serre-Ponçon.

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. From Chorges, take the D614 and ascend towards the hamlet of Les Carles. Continue straight ahead until you come to a crossroads, then turn left onto the "Route des Borels". Descend to the village of La Bâtie-Neuve, skirt the police station and follow the "Route du Laus". Carefully cross the railway line, then the N94, and continue on the D11.
  2. At the junction with the D942, turn left towards Briançon for 500 m then turn right towards Fontclaire.
  3. This little road rises quickly and the view becomes more and more impressive over the Avance plain. The landscape narrows as you approach the mountain. Head past the hamlet of Les Massots and its agricultural plains while staying on the main road. Continue over a small plateau, with a clear view of the terrain. At the next crossroads, turn left and continue towards the village of Les Olliviers.
  4. Continue the route down a gentle slope then cross a railway line and continue to the junction with the D3. Then pass under the N94 towards Réallon.
  5. Now an ascent begins, taking the D9 and still heading towards Réallon. Carry on for 2 km until you spot the directional signs at a Recycling Point. Then take a left fork and climb up to the hamlet of Le Bourget, taking in the views over the valley.
  6. Take the ensuing descent very carefully, to avoid getting carried away by the speed. This will take you to the centre of Chorges and back to the starting point.
  • Departure : Station car park, Chorges
  • Arrival : Station car park, Chorges
  • Towns crossed : Chorges, Montgardin, and La Bâtie-Neuve

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Information desks

Tourist office Chorges

Grand rue, 05230 Chorges

https://www.serreponcon.comchorges@serreponcon-tourisme.com0492506425

October to may : Monday to Saturday, 9.00 - 12.30 & 13.30 - 17.00.
April, may, june & september : Monday to Saturday, 9.00 - 12.30 & 14.30 - 18.00
July and August : Monday to Saturday, 9:00 – 12.30 & 14.30 – 19.00 Sunday 9.30 – 12.30

Closed on Thursdays outside French holidays’ periods
Closed on French national holidays, except 14th of July and 15th of August

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Transport

From Gap :
  • Zou! Network : Line 69 / Frequency : Every 4 hours
Route 530 / Frequency 2 times daily

From Embrun :
  • Zou! network : Line 69 / Frequency : Every 4 hours
More information: https://zou.maregionsud.fr

SNCF : TER

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

Access and parking

Follow the N94 from Gap or Embrun to Chorges, staying on the main road until you reach the car park at Chorges station.

Parking :

Station car park, Chorges.

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