Serre Renard
Chorges

Serre Renard

Lake and glacier
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A sporty and technical route from the Col de Lebraut to the banks of the lake.
The route is a unique playground of technical ascents and descents, with a unique view of lake Serre-Ponçon, the dam and the Ubaye and Avance valleys. There are several picnic tables at the top of the route, where you can take a break and enjoy a snack.

2 points of interest

  • Fauna

    The Roe Deer

    Elegant, agile and fast, the roe deer is very discreet but leaves the imprint of its frail hooves on the snow or mud up to the alpine level. They can also be spotted by their loud "voice", emitting a powerful bark when disturbed. In the semi-darkness, their mirror, that white spot under the tail in the shape of a heart for the female and a bean for the male, can give them away. When it starts out on life, the fawn is covered in white spots that camouflage it. This "bambi" often lies on the grass. If you find one, remember not to touch it: it hasn't been abandoned.
  • Water

    Addos mountain stream

    The Addos mountain stream (torrent in French) is 4 kilometres long. A mountain stream is a natural water course located in the mountains. The flow regime is characterised by a steep gradient, with a very fast and therefore turbulent water flow producing significant erosion. It is also defined by a significant variation in flow rate depending on precipitation levels. In this mountain stream, as in many others, numerous small sills (small dams) have been created to slow down the water flow and limit the impact of floods.

Description

  1. From the SNCF station, head towards Intermarché, then take the level crossing and continue to the left, before the level crossing turn right towards "Le Fein".
  2. When the path descends again, turn right to reach "Les Olliviers". After passing the chapel, take a sharp left onto a wider road, continuing for over a kilometre before entering a single track on the left-hand side of the road.
  3. Turn right towards Col Lebraut, then after a few kilometres take a passable track to the right. Continue on the widest path and pass the "Champ du Comte" forest hut and the "Croix des Sept Frères".
  4. At the "Clot Clavary" hut take the middle path which alternates between ascents and descents as far as the lookout. Then take the path that winds up to Col Lebraut, where the path continues on the left for a short climb.
  5. Once you reach the last lookout, above the "Hyvans" continue straight on towards the dam. At "Hyvans" join the road that goes up to the left.
  6. After a few kilometres on the road, leave it to join a path that heads deep into the forest. Take the second road for a few metres to cross it, then continue on the footpath.
  7. Join the road on the right, then follow it in the direction of "Chorges". When you reach the "Les Horizons du lac" hotel, leave the main road and head towards "Villard". Take the path ascending to the left and cross all the fields and the railway line.
  8. Reach the road on the left and continue straight on to the level crossing. After the level crossing, turn right and follow the original route in the opposite direction.
  • Departure : Chorges
  • Arrival : Chorges
  • Towns crossed : Chorges, Espinasses, Montgardin, and Rousset

Altimetric profile

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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

Public transport : ccserreponcon.com

Access and parking

Follow the N94 from Gap or Embrun to Chorges.

Parking :

Station car park, Chorges

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