Easy walk but for good walkers. Summit at an altitude of 2,000 m with a panoramic view and an orientation table.
Orcières-Merlette
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Easy walk but for good walkers. Summit at an altitude of 2,000 m with a panoramic view and an orientation table.
| Department | Hautes-Alpes |
|---|---|
| Departure municipality | Ancelle |
| Outing type | Hike |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Duration | 5:00 |
| Recommended period | from april to november |
| Environment | Mountains |
| Kilometres | 11 km |
| Altitude upon departure | 1350m |
| Change in altitude | 660m |
Take Rue des Naïs towards the chemists to Pont des Naïs bridge. The starting point is just after the bridge.
Follow the river for about 1 km and cross the bridge on the left to get to the Rouane road. Walk up to the quarry and 330 m further on, turn left and follow the path to the top of the Cuchon. Walk down the ski slope to the cabin, follow the forest road for 500 m and turn left down to Faix. Turn left and make your way towards Ancelle, the starting point.
