Lake

Description

A varied excursion, perfect for the whole family to enjoy the landscape as well as the activities on offer at the lake. Close to the town centre, enjoy this outing on the dyke with the whole family. This centre for recreation and discovery is located by a leisure base where numerous activities are on offer. This ride takes you to grassy lake shores and picnic areas on the water's edge. It runs along the Durance and to the Lac de Serre-Ponçon, with a mountainous backdrop. From the car park, turn right. After the lakeside beaches, cross the footbridge over the Saint Marthe mountain stream. - After a few metres, turn left onto the footpath running along the lake shore. - When you come to a place signposted « les jardins du lac », take the road leading downhill and then carry on along the water's edge. Cross the bridge and continue along the dyke (information panels). At the canoe/kayak centre. - At the end of the straight stretch, go across the wooden decking to return to the car park you started out from.

Difficulty

Official rating: very easy, by Parc national des Écrins.

Before you go

• It can also be started from the town centre, at the Tour Brune car park. This is a shared route, so remember you are sharing the pathways with other users. Bikes are prohibited on the path on the right-hand shore of the lake.

Getting there

Start: Plan d'eau, Embrun, Embrun (05).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Écrins, Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (destination.ecrins-parcnational.fr/trek/974442-Le-tour-du-plan-d-eau). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 8 m, Parc national des Écrins