Loop 62 - Pierre Arnoux

Description

An unmissable viewpoint over Lake Serre-Ponçon : The lookout of Pierre Arnoux. On the ubac of Grand Morgon, a network of trails suitable for Gravel runs through a dense forest studded with springs and pleasant picnic spots. A return trip to Pierre Arnoux is a must if you want to enjoy one of the most beautiful lookouts over Lake Serre-Ponçon and Mont Guillaume. - From the Relais Fleuri ice cream parlour, head up the street opposite (rue du Morgon). At the torrent du Barnafret, continue straight ahead on the road (D468T). - At the DFCI post, leave the road and climb the track to the right (DFCI H1). Stay on the main track. - At the Pierre Arnoux sign, continue up the main track. Leave the picnic area on the right and continue straight ahead. - At the intersection after the car park, turn left. Stay on the main track. At the Fontaine d'Aubers picnic area, take the main track on the left. - At the Charbonnières picnic area, turn left and continue straight ahead on the main track. After the bridge, keep left and join the road back down to Savines-le-Lac. Stay on rue du Morgon until you get back to the ice cream parlour and maybe treat yourself a well-deserved sweet treat?

Difficulty

Official rating: easy, by Parc national des Écrins.

Getting there

Start: Savines-le-Lac, Savines-le-Lac (05).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Écrins, Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (destination.ecrins-parcnational.fr/trek/996162-Boucle-62---Pierre-Arnoux). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 547 m, Parc national des Écrins