Les Oriols (trail route no. 9)

Description

This loops offers insights into rural life as well as astonishing views, and you can also take in high-alpine landscapes! This trail offers not only a magnificent view over the majestic Mont Pelvoux, but also a discovery of the high-mountain hamlets where a pastoral way of life continues to this day. Was that a high-pitched whistle? Keep your eyes peeled, the iconic marmot must be nearby! Starting from the hamlet of Sainte-Marguerite, head uphill towards L'Oriol de Sainte-Marguerite. - At the intersection, turn left and carry on along the track until you come to L'Oriol de Sainte-Marguerite. - At L'Oriol de Sainte-Marguerite, after the chapel, take the track on the right and continue straight on until you come to L'Oriol de Queyrières. - Here, take the path on the right which takes you to a short section of sharp scree, which you need to cross. - Take the path on the left to drop downhill through a forest to the hamlet of Sainte-Marguerite. - Take the track on the right to continue the descent and then back to your starting point.

Difficulty

Official rating: difficult, 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: Hameau de Sainte-Marguerite, Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières (05).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Écrins, Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (destination.ecrins-parcnational.fr/trek/959462-Kilometre-Vertical---Saint-Martin-de-Queyrieres). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 1,160 m, Parc national des Écrins