Les Glaisolles

Description

A fairly long route, with some tricky sections on wet terrain. Superb panoramic views of the lake and summits Take in the scents of the pine forest overlooking Lake Serre-Ponçon, with panoramic views of the Grand Morgon peak (2324m) and the Dormillouse summit (2505m). Waving between scrubland and black marl, this route offers a few uneven stretches, the perfect excuse to enjoy the surrounding views from the benches strategically placed along the way. - Go along the tennis courts and take a right fork on a stony path that rises into the black marl. Continue on this path for 3km, which offers numerous viewpoints. - After reaching the intersection with the road, turn left, then quickly left where you will find an unsealed path. Continue for over a kilometre before crossing the road again. - Begin the descent on a wide track to the ruins of the old farm of le Villard. Leave the dirt track on the right, just opposite the ruins, and go into the fields alongside a stream, following the yellow markings on the trees. Cross the Glaisolles steam before heading up a path in the black marl to return to the starting point.

Difficulty

Official rating: easy, by Parc national des Écrins.

Getting there

Start: Village Club Les Hyvans, Chorges, Chorges (05).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Écrins, Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (destination.ecrins-parcnational.fr/trek/996066-Les-Glaisolles). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 396 m, Parc national des Écrins