The Balade du Pêcheur (trail route no. 17)

Description

A refreshing and varied trail, following the Gyr on the outward stretch and along a balcony path overlooking this mountain stream on the return stretch. “This route is simple and short, but running or walking along the water's edge definitely has calming virtues. You follow the path with the sound of the mountain stream close by, to hear a pebble roll or the metallic cry of a dipper.” Marie-Geneviève Nicolas, park ranger at the Parc National des Écrins The route starts outside the Camping Huttopia de Vallouise. Take the track leading up the left-hand bank of the Gyr towards Pelvoux. - At the bridge, the Pont de Vallouise, continue right and cross the Gyr and then go left as you exit the bridge. - Cross a wide footbridge and, on the hairpin bend in the track, take a path running below a stable and shortly after this take the path on the left for Vallouise. - On the road above the church, you come back to your starting point.

Difficulty

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

Before you go

• Before setting off, it is very important to check the opening periods for this route on the website: https://stationdetrail.com/fr/stations/le-pays-des-ecrins/parcours
• Share your photographs on social networks with #stationdetrailecrins
• Check weather conditions before setting off.
• Rescue services contact details: Secours Montagne (Mountain Rescue): +33 (0)4 92 22 22 22 or 112
• Show consideration for the work of farmers, livestock keepers and owners
• Close all gates behind you
• Take your litter home
• Do not take shortcuts across pastureland
• The trail routes are also suitable for walking

Getting there

Start: Camping Huttopia, Vallouise, Vallouise-Pelvoux (05).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Écrins, Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (destination.ecrins-parcnational.fr/trek/958349-Trail-N17---La-Balade-du-pecheur). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 73 m, Parc national des Écrins