In the heart of the Champsaur valley, a discovery trail accessible to all users: walkers, horse riders, cyclists. Signposted with interpretation boards.
Discover the antique "Roman Way", the abandoned railway line project between Corps and Gap, and the heritage sites showing how water was managed and supplied (aqueducts, canals, etc.).
| Department | Hautes-Alpes |
|---|---|
| Departure municipality | Saint-Laurent-du-Cros |
| Outing type | Hike |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Duration | 3:00 |
| Recommended period | from may to november |
| Environment | Countryside |
| Kilometres | 8 km |
| Altitude upon departure | 1090m |
| Change in altitude | 201m |
Depart from the village of Saint-Bonnet and make your way towards Saint-Julien-en-Champsaur. After 8 km, you will arrive at a crossroads, take the gravel path opposite and follow the road uphill. You will arrive at the car park where you will start the outing in Saint-Julien Forest.
The explanations and information provided at the site are very complete (small leaflet available at Tourist Offices).
A: "La Gare" platform.
B: Old watering canal in Forest-Saint-Julien.
C: Pavements and walls along the Roman Way.
D: Old Pont du Fossé Canal (1882).
F: Waterwheel.
G: Manse Church / Saint-Roch Chapel.
I: Saint-Laurent Church (1829 and 1872).
L: Riu Gras viaduct (1886).
M: Mur des Clots (1913-1930).
N: Riou Faubert viaduct (1913-1930).
