Discovering Les Olliviers
Chorges

Discovering Les Olliviers

History and architecture
Panorama
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A bucolic journey! Extremely accessible, this route combines physical effort with a visit to our heritage.
The hustle and bustle of Chorges soon gives way to a calm and serene environment in the heart of the countryside. The initially difficult path becomes much easier when you reach this small plateau suspended in the heart of the mountain. The 360-degree panorama of the surrounding landscape is breathtaking. You cannot fail to be impressed by Chorges, with its 17th-century bell tower.

1 point of interest

  • Water

    The marsh

    n the locality known as Les Olliviers, there is a marshy area. Damp habitats like this constitute rich and diverse ecosystems. Most of them developed naturally. Wetlands have long been regarded as unhealthy and hostile environments. The requirement for urban land led to these areas being dried out. Today, wet areas are recognised for their heritage and functional benefits, as they hold remarkable biodiversity. This new awareness has led to their usage being regulated in order to protect them.

Description

  1. From Chorges station, follow the railway line then cross it, heading for Montgardin. The road rises slowly until the hamlet of Montgardin comes into view. At the crossroads, take the left fork and follow the road to Champ Peyron.

  2. Continue on the main road and cross the Jacques and its well-cleared plateau, with a very fine view of various mountain ranges. At the next crossroads, turn left and continue towards Les Olliviers.

  3. Now embark on a pleasant, gently sloping descent to Chorges. When you reach the N94, follow it for 500m, then turn left to cross it.
  4. Take the left fork and finally take a few streets to find the station car park.
  • Departure : Station car park, Chorges
  • Arrival : Station car park, Chorges
  • Towns crossed : Chorges and Montgardin

Altimetric profile

Information desks

Tourist office Chorges

Grand rue, 05230 Chorges

https://www.serreponcon.comchorges@serreponcon-tourisme.com0492506425

October to may : 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 – 12.30 & 14.30 – 19.00 Sunday 9.30 – 12.30

Closed on Thursdays outside French holidays’ periods
Closed on French national holidays, except 14th of July and 15th of August

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Transport

From Gap :
  • Zou! Network : Line 69 / Frequency : Every 4 hours
Line 530 / Frequency 2 times a day

From Embrun :
  • Zou! network : Line 69 / Frequency : Every 4 hours
More information: https://zou.maregionsud.fr

SNCF : TER
More info: https://www.sncf-connect.com

Access and parking

Follow the N94 from Gap or Embrun towards Chorges, then Chorges station.

Parking :

Station car park, Chorges.

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