The Grand Pastre
Les Orres

The Grand Pastre

History and architecture
Pastoralism
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Follow in the ancient footsteps of the shepherds, along the « Lou Pastre » path from Les Orres, passing through forest, hamlets and alpine pastures.
Starting from the ski resort of Les Orres, this trail is divided into several thematic sections. Follow the course of history thanks to the various interpretation panels provided along the way. You first go through the forest to reach the alpine pastures offering numerous vantage points over the valley of Les Orres and the Lac de Serre-Ponçon.

Description

From the car park follow signs for the Lou Pastre long loop (« Lou Pastre Grande Boucle »). After a few metres, continue straight ahead.
  • Departure : Ski resort of Les Orres
  • Arrival : Ski resort of Les Orres
  • Towns crossed : Les Orres

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Information desks

Tourist office Embrun

Place Général Dosse - BP 49, 05202 Embrun

https://www.serreponcon-tourisme.com/embrun@serreponcon-tourisme.com0492437272

October to march : Monday to Saturday, 9.00 - 12.30 & 13.30 - 17.00. 
April, may, june & september : Monday to Saturday, 9.00 - 12.30 & 14.30 - 18.00
July and August : Monday to Saturday, 9.00 - 19.00. Sundays, 10.00 - 12.30 & 16.00 - 19.00


On French national holidays (except 14th of July and 15th of August) : 9am to 1pm. Closed on the 1st of January, 1st of May, 25th December and 11th November
Closed on Thursdays outside French holidays’ periods

Find out more

1 place des étoiles, 05200 Les Orres

https://www.lesorres.com/ot.acceuil@lesorres.com0492440161

Transport

Public transport: www.pacamobilite.fr
Consider car-sharing: www.blablacar.fr


Access and parking

From the roundabout in the retail centre of Baratier, follow signs for Les Orres and then drive to the centre of the 1650 ski resort, passing through Le Mélézet. Park at the Epervière car park ("Parking de l'Epervière"), the starting point of the trail.

Parking :

Epervière car park, Ski resort of Les Orres

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