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Looking for wide-open spaces and thrills? Make the most of your stay at a campsite in the Hautes-Alpes to try out a multitude of sports activities around the campsite: hiking, climbing, paragliding, white-water sports, mountain biking… The exceptional environment of the Embrun region offers an ideal playground for all your adventure desires.

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Hiking Lake Serre-Ponçon, Alps
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Our selection of hikes in the Embrun region

From Embrun town center to Embrun lake

Difficulty : easy (walking on a path and small paved road). Short steep section at the start (descent) and at the end (ascent).

Accessible : all year round except after heavy rain (muddy path).

Departure : from the Esplanade de la Résistance (Leader Price supermarket car park).

Route : At the far end of the Esplanade de la Résistance, a dirt path winds down to the Côte Chamois crossroads. Continue straight on the small road along a canal. At the Durance, turn right and continue along the dike to the lake (a pedestrian path allows you to pass under the Clapière bridge).

Return via the same route. A welcome fountain just before the ascent of Les Moulineaux.

Loop via Chalvet and Caléyère

Difficulty : easy (walking on a small paved road). However, it’s best to be somewhat accustomed to walking as this circuit “climbs” throughout the first part…, offering superb views of the town and its surroundings.

Accessible : all year round.

Duration : 3 hours

Departure : from the train station.

Route : Cross the footbridge to reach Avenue du Général Nicolas. Turn right and go up the small road towards Chalvet. Always follow the main road (many side roads). After the hamlet of Les Maures, the road becomes steeper over two hairpin bends (triathlon cycling route!). Once on flat ground again, cross the Barthelons farm then continue on the road that descends slightly to the Caleyère junction. Then a more direct descent through residential areas to the starting point.

The Roc Loop

Difficulty : easy (walking on a path and small paved road). Short steep section at the start (descent) and at the end (ascent).

Accessible : all year round. After heavy rain, take the small road of Côte Chamois rather than the Chemin des Moulineaux which can be very muddy.

Duration : 1 hour 30 minutes

Departure : from the Esplanade de la Résistance (Leader Price supermarket car park).

Route : At the far end of the esplanade, a dirt path winds down to the Côte Chamois crossroads. Continue straight on the small road along a canal. At the Durance, turn left to follow the dike. Just before the bridge of the future bypass, turn left. Follow the small road (passing a sheepfold, then along the municipal stadium) to the St André road. Turn left then left again 50m further. Walk through the gardens to the Moulineaux bridge. Go back up the slope descended at the start.

Towards L’Estang

Difficulty : easy (Walking on a small paved road and agricultural path)

Accessible : all year round. In winter, the last part is often very icy.

Duration : 1 hour 30 minutes

Departure : from Embrun train station car park.

Route : Cross the national road and pass in front of the war memorial, then turn right onto the Crévoux road (Rue Edouard Przybylski). Follow this road for about 1 km. On the descent, after the two hairpin bends, take the small road left towards the Paradis district. Soon, the road enters an area of fields and orchards. Possibility to visit Mr. and Mrs. Viossat’s farm (sheep cheese). After the farm, the road turns into an agricultural track. Follow the canal then turn left and continue to the Durance. Rafts and kayaks pass by in summer. Return via the same route.

The Lake Loop

Difficulty : very easy (flat walk).

Accessible : all year round. Also very pleasant in winter when the lake is completely frozen.

Duration : 40 minutes

Departure : from the car park behind the swimming pool (shaded and free).

Route : Access the promenade dike (pedestrian up to the Alpine Nautical Club) then return via the small Chadenas road. Try it as a jog for the more courageous.

Mount Guillaume

Difficulty : trail hike, easy up to the Seyères chapel (halfway) then more challenging. No particular difficulty, however…

Accessible : from late spring until the first snows.

Duration : 5 hours (including 3 hours of ascent) for 965 m elevation gain. Alt. 2550 m

Departure : from the Bois Vezin car park. (Accessible in 30 minutes by car via the hamlets of Caleyère and Château de Caleyère.)

Route: With your back to the valley, take the track that goes left then the path immediately to the right: this is the Widman trail, which you will follow to the summit where a magnificent panorama awaits you over the entire Embrun region and Lake Serre-Ponçon, as well as the Gapençais to the south, the Guillestrois and the Queyras to the North-East. Descent via the same route.

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Other hikes in the Embrun region

In Les Orres

Sources de Jérusalem, Lake Ste-Marguerite, Sentier du Garde, Pic de Boussolenc…

In Châteauroux-les-Alpes

Écrins National Park House with all available information. Gramorel Canal, Pisse Waterfall, Col des Tourettes, Lake Distroit, Tissap Hut…

In Crots

Pic de Morgon, Sentier des Pyramides, Col des Olettes, Lac du Lauzerot, Crêtes du Lauzet…

In Baratier

Belvédère de Plat-Aiguille, Hameau de l’Osselin…

In Crévoux

Cascade de Razis, Sentier du Canal, Lac du Crachet, Cabane de la Ratelle…

In St. André d’Embrun

Lake Siguret, Florins Chapel, Mont Orel…

In Saint-Sauveur

Méale Forest and Peak…

Orres Alps
Climbing Orres
Via Ferrata Orres
Children's mountain climbing

Outdoor activities: climbing, mountaineering, and via ferrata

Numerous climbing sites are nearby, suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced climbers. In Savines-le-Lac, the Rochette cliff, equipped and approved by the F.F.M.E., offers 31 routes ranging from level 4 to 7B. In Les Orres, you will find about twenty routes from 4 to 7A, as well as an initiation area specially designed for children. In Crots, the Clôt Besson cliff offers 29 varied routes, from level 4C to 7A/7B, in a pleasant natural setting. Ideal spots to discover or perfect your climbing during your stay.

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Thrill-seeking activities: discover the Embrun region from the air

Paragliding, hot air ballooning, gliding, microlighting, skydiving, bungee jumping, zip-lining… discover the region from the air and experience unique sensations in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes. Flying over Lake Serre-Ponçon offers a spectacular perspective on the mountains, forests, and turquoise waters, for an unforgettable experience and a true feeling of freedom.

Paragliding enthusiasts will find a wide choice of renowned take-off sites in the Hautes-Alpes. Around Lake Serre-Ponçon, sites like Saint-Vincent-les-Forts, Ceillac, or the surroundings of Gap offer exceptional flying conditions, accessible to both beginners on tandem flights and experienced pilots. A unique way to discover the territory, its relief, and its natural heritage, seen from the sky.

Kayaking near Lake Serre-Ponçon
Canyoning Hautes-Alpes
Rafting Hautes-Alpes
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Water and white-water activities near the campsite

From April to October, the Durance and Ubaye rivers, renowned throughout Europe, offer routes suitable for all levels and all navigation styles.

Canyoning : to explore torrents and rivers differently, this activity combines varied terrain walking, swimming, jumps, slides, downclimbing, and abseiling, for a complete and adrenaline-filled adventure in spectacular natural landscapes.

Rafting : ideal for a friendly approach, aboard large inflatable rafts allowing you to discover white water safely, perfect for groups and families

Hot-Dog : practiced by two people in an inflatable craft, accessible and fun, offering a dynamic yet easy experience for beginners.

White-water swimming : equipped with fins, a float, and a neoprene wetsuit, this activity allows you to immerse yourself directly in the current for an original and refreshing approach.

Kayaking : a more technical sport practiced solo, it provides intense sensations and total control over your route, ideal for challenge and speed enthusiasts.

Discover festivals, fishing spots & cycling near the campsite

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