Orcières, a hiking paradise
Caressing the Écrins National Park and the Champsaur and Valgaudemar valleys, Orcières lies at the heart of the Hautes-Alpes. This is a place where nature reigns supreme, where breaths of Alpine and Mediterranean air meet and where the sun is generous. Welcome to a hiking paradise.
But above all, this exceptional territory belongs to its inhabitants: more than 1,800 plant species and 350 vertebrate animal species will make your escapades unforgettable. Among the most popular, chamois and marmots are numerous in our mountain pastures, but you need to be patient and discreet to encourage these encounters. As for the golden eagle, from the top of its majestic flight, it will give you an idea of the size of the area…
Here’s a sneak preview of some of the “classics” of the Orsatus region, including the poetic Monde des 6 Lacs walk. You can find details of these walks and many others in the guide books available from the Tourist Office, and in particular in the Balades autour d’Orcières (Walks around Orcières): a collection of 30 walks for all the family, on sale for €6.
