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Notre-Dame du Laus

Hikes & walks in La Bâtie-Vieille

Notre-Dame du Laus - Hikes & walks in La Bâtie-Vieille
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Depart from the centre of the village of La Bâtie-Vieille, an old mountain village. During the walk, you will see the hamlet of Les Guérins, with its farmers, crops and livestock, as well as views of the Avançon Valley. You will pass through the Hermitage forest, hiking along a winding path in the shade of the trees.The path then runs along the Angel’s Ravine (Ravin de l’Ange), before passing through the conifer forest with a view of the Avance Valley. Once you arrive at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Laus, a place of pilgrimage, you will have a view over the valley.

Description sheet

DepartmentHautes-Alpes
Departure municipalityLa Bâtie-Vieille
Outing typeHike
DifficultyIntermediate
Duration5:00
Recommended periodfrom april to october
EnvironmentMountains
Kilometres12 km
Altitude upon departure1000m
Change in altitude200m

Access

You can start from the centre of the village of La Bâtie-Vieille, where there is a car park. Head towards Les Santons (D6), or park at Le Guérin 2 km away, or at L’Hermitage (3.5 km from La Bâtie-Vieille)

Itinerary

Depart from the centre of the village of La Bâtie-Vieille. Take the D6 towards Les Guérins, 500 m after exiting the village, then take the D306. The hamlet of Les Guérins is 1.5 km away. View of the Avançon Valley. In the hamlet of Les Guérins, turn right towards L'Hermitage (1.3 km). In L'Hermitage forest, take the hiking trail on the left with arrows toOur Lady of Laus (Notre-Dame du Laus). The trail goes along the Angel’s Ravine, before passing through the conifer forest with a view of the Avance Valley. Arrival at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Laus 1.7 km away. Return via the same itinerary, or via the village of Rambaud. If you choose the latter, turn left onto the GR 653 D hiking trail towards Rambaud (2 km), at the entrance to Rambaud turn right onto the little C1 road to Bâtie-Vieille (2 km).

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