Trailounet (trail route no.16)

Description

A trail that reveals all the beauty of the plain of Vallouise and Pelvoux! A trail inviting you to discover this unspoilt plain and also the hamlet of Le Grand Parcher. A view over the towering mountain of Les Bans awaits you and invites contemplation! To complete the trail, you follow the banks of the Gyronde and the Onde, breathing in the cool, fresh air. The route starts outside the Camping Huttopia de Vallouise. Follow signs for the village of Vallouise. - Keep en eye out for the bridge on the right which takes you across the Gyr. After the bridge, take the road on the right. - Head towards the road on the left and go along the edge of the cemetery. - Carry on along the left-hand track. At the end of this track, take the track on the right that runs along the top end of La Casse. Then, go along a single track across the hillside, towards the top of La Champarie. Go along the side of a canal. - At Le Grand Parcher, fork right and go through the hamlet to reach the D994E. - At the stop sign, turn left and then fork right to cross the bridge spanning the Gyronde. After the bridge, head right onto a path that leads to the D4. - When you come to the D4, cross it and continue along the path opposite which leads to the Onde. When you come to the Onde, turn right and then cross the bridge over the river. This brings you back to your starting point.

Difficulty

Official rating: 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/959285-Trail-N16---Trailounet). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 271 m, Parc national des Écrins