Champoleon Valley
Overview
Refuge du Tourond in the Champoleon valley

Close to the Orcières valley flowing with Drac Black, the Champoleon valley peacefully follows the course of the Drac Blanc, from hamlet to hamlet, and offers to the visitor a wilderness mountain, authentic, full of tradition.


Plunging in the heart of the Ecrins National Park, surrounded by numerous peaks over 3000m with the highest point at the Sirac (3440m), the Champoleon valley has a ubiquitous and preserved nature.


Kingdom of herds whose tardon - spring lamb high in the mother and then in Alpine, celebrated every fall when "désamontagnage" - is the star, the valley is full of a large population of chamois and ibex. You can also get acquainted with the world of pastoralism in a fun way to Shepherd's House located at Les Borels.


This valley, which has a dizzying verticality and minerality, paradoxically, is far from being elitist, mountaineering or hikers. Beautiful family walks and hikes criss enchanting valleys.


Take the opportunity to live the unique experience of a night in a refuge : friendly places and events, shelters provide a total immersion in the mountain...

Starting from Champoleon

Le Refuge du Tourond


Duration : 2h30  -  Ascent : 350 m
A walk in a delightful valley Champoléon Valley, near Orcières with two great rewards : the comfort of the Tourond chalet and the "cascade de la Pisse" in the background. From Les Fermonds, pass the Chapel via the mule track to the bridge that crosses the Muande. Then continue until the Tourond Refuge. Remember to open your eyes to see the goats that frequent this area regularly !
On site

La Maison du Berger


Address :
 Les Borels 05260 Champoléon
Tel :
 04 92 49 61 85
Mail :
 contact@maisonduberger.fr
Website :
 http://www.maisonduberger.fr
Centre d'interprétation des cultures pastorales alpines présente le métier de berger tel qu'il se vit aujourd'hui! Pour tout savoir sur la vie dans les alpages, les races ovines, les productions... Plus d'une heure de visite pour découvrir en pleine mutation. Eté 2011 : Odyssée Pastorale, expo temporaire. Ouvert tous les jours en juillet et août de 14h30 à 19h.