From the Jabiore gîte, take the wide path waymarked in Yellow which heads due north, going up Torrent de Blaisin.
Pass close by the Tombeau du Poète ('Poet's Tomb') - there is a sign - (1) and continue northwards. You will reach a series of zigzags in the path which end up at Pisses Lake (2).
Go along the lakeside on its southern bank and head in a westerly direction, then north-west until you reach a series of lakes (Jumeaux Lakes and in the north Grand Lac des Estaris (3)).
Then, at the crossroads, take the paths on the right heading to Freissinières Pass or Orcières Pass (4).
Then undertake the long descent through the Chichin Valley, go alongside the small Lauzeron Lake, until you reach the shelter of the Chichin hut.
You will reach a crossroads in the Arindoux forest, take the path on the left (5) which enables you reach the top of the village, very close to Dormillouse (6).
Go down the narrow streets which connect the Roman quarter with the Enflous quarter.
Leave the village via the small bridge over the Chichin river. You will join a wide path heading to the car park (7).
From Prapic to Dormillouse via the Fressinières Pass.
Please note: the height difference is only 1200 m.
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 21.23 km
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Calculated time: 10h 15
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Difficulty: Difficult
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Return to departure point: No
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Vertical gain: + 1,454 m
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Vertical drop: - 1,584 m
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Highest point: 2,774 m
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Lowest point: 1,435 m
Description
Waypoints
- S : km 0 - alt. 1,565 m
- 1 : km 1.16 - alt. 1,605 m - Tombeau du poête (Poet's Tomb)
- 2 : km 5.21 - alt. 2,496 m - Pisses Lake - Lac des Pisses
- 3 : km 8.57 - alt. 2,472 m
- 4 : km 9.68 - alt. 2,560 m - Grand lac des Estaris
- 5 : km 10.65 - alt. 2,774 m - Col de Freissinières
- 6 : km 14.69 - alt. 2,187 m
- 7 : km 17.44 - alt. 1,848 m - Towards Dormillouse
- 8 : km 19.51 - alt. 1,733 m - Dormillouse
- E : km 21.23 - alt. 1,435 m - Biaysse (rivière)
Useful Information
There are many water points - they are the springs which appear alongside the paths.
Shelter at the Chichin hut.
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
During the walk or to do/see around
Dormillouse: a village you can visit where nearly all the houses have been restored. This village sheltered the Vaudois (Protestants) chased out of the valleys during the religious wars.
Other walks in the area
Circuit around Mont-Dauphin
Departure from Eygliers (05 - Hautes-Alpes)
A relatively short and easy walk around the "Vauban" citadel of Mont-Dauphin. From the top of the circuit, there are fine views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, while the section along the river Guil offers a view not only of the Guil, but also of the Chalp canal waterfall. The walk can be followed by a stroll around the citadel.
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