THEMED PATH: The Serre-Duc Canal

Description

A combination of water and tradition in the hamlet of Le Bathéoud... Points of interest along the route: Roam the lanes of Le Bathéoud to discover life in bygone times! Discover the path of the Serre-Duc canal, the old irrigation canals; all features that highlight the importance of water management in the hot, sunny municipality of La Roche-de-Rame! Start the walk by heading towards the bridge over the Bouchouse mountain stream. Facing away from the bridge, take the road opposite. - Turn right, and skirt around the right-hand side of the house. - Head right and, after a short rise, continue until you come to the irrigation canals. - Turn left to continue the walk. - You reach the hamlet of Le Bathéoud by turning left. - At the intersection with the path, turn left. Then, at the intersection with the road, continue left. - Skirt around the right-hand side of the houses and then back to the starting point of the trail.

Difficulty

Official rating: easy, by Parc national des Écrins.

Before you go

• Information panels are installed all along the path.
• The app “Les écrins sentiers thématiques” provides information about the trail.
• 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

Getting there

Start: Le Bathéoud, La Roche-de-Rame, La Roche-de-Rame (05).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Écrins, Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (destination.ecrins-parcnational.fr/trek/960143-SENTIER-THEMATIQUE-%3A-Le-Canal-de-Serre-Duc). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 139 m, Parc national des Écrins