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The Saut du Laire

Pastoralisme au Saut du Laire
Le plateau de Charnière
Alpage au Saut du Laire
Credit : Rodolphe Papet - PNE

Description

An easy hike in the open Drac Noir valley. The grassy slopes, the hayfields, and the pastures are the marmots’ favourite places.From the car park, at the entrance to Prapic hamlet, go up in the direction of the hostels. At the fork (signpost), go right. The track follows the right bank of the Drac going up to the Charnières plateau. At the oratory, turn left to cross the plateau. Climb the bends which lead to the Saulce chapel. Stay on the right bank to reach the Saut du Laire walkway which will give you access to the eponymous valley, which is the goal of this hike. Return using the same itinerary in the opposite direction.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
2h
Dist.
9.1 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Lat : 44.69282Lng : 6.364992

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Departure

Prapic

Arrival

Prapic

Ambiance

"On this warm June evening, I cross the Charnières plateau. I notice a strange shape in the middle of the prairie that is most full of flowers. No, it is not a marmot. I approach, hidden by the alders hanging over the Drac. A perfect lotus position, in the simplest of clothing but respecting decency and decorum, thanks to square of material, a man is meditating. A childlike smile lights up his face."Daniel Briotet, park ranger in Champsaur 

Access

In Orcières village, take the direction to Prapic hamlet where the car park is situated. 

Accessibility infrastructure

Obstacles : Aucun obstacle jusqu'à la montée de la Chapelle de la Saulce. Montée de la Chapelle : deux passages à 45%, moyenne 20% sur 500m, la largeur permet des aides sur les côtés de la Joëlette. Montée du Saut du Laire : nombreux emmarchements : en marche isolée jusqu'à 30 cm, en suite de marches type 'pas d'âne' ou en volée jusqu'à 5 marches. 150 derniers mètres avec passages à 40% sur pavé, glissant si humide.Parking : Places non matérialisées. Le revêtement est stabilisé au fond du parking.Sanitaires : Inaccessible aux fauteuils sur le parking. Les plus proches se situent à la station d'Orcières Merlette 1850, à l'Office de tourisme.

Advised parking

Prapic hamlet (signposts with park regulations and information).

Public transport

Coach from Gap to Orcières. 

Advice

This itinerary which is suitable for children is best if you avoid setting off too late. Depending on meteorological conditions, vigilance is necessary when crossing the steep slopes under the Saulce chapel. 

Herd protection dogs

In mountain pastures, protection dogs are there to protect the herds from predators (wolves, etc.).When I hike I adapt my behavior by going around the herd and pausing for the dog to identify me.Find out more about the actions to adopt with the article "Protection dogs: a context and actions to adopt".Tell us about your meeting by answering this survey.

Is in the midst of the park

The national park is an unrestricted natural area but subjected to regulations which must be known by all visitors.

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾