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Orpierre · Hautes-Alpes

ORPIERRE - Le Rocher Saint-Michel

Starting in Orpierre, this loop climbs through woodland and along hillside paths towards Le Rocher Saint-Michel. The high points overlook the Céans and Buëch valleys. The return includes a steep descent on narrow paths.

A lane in Orpierre, the starting village for the Le Rocher Saint-Michel hike.
A lane in Orpierre, the starting village for the Le Rocher Saint-Michel hike. Photograph taken on 16 August 2009; it does not show the summit.
Les Ailes du Desir · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Credits · Resized and compressed to WebP; proportions preserved; may be cropped for display. Derivative versions under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Plan your visit

Address
Place du village, Orpierre
Access and precautions
Descent is steep in places, over rock and through woodland. Bring water and sun protection, aim to start early in hot weather and check access restrictions for the hills.
Duration
3 hr 45 min
Distance
8.9 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Prices
Check prices with the venue on its official website.
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Information checked on · Parcs naturels régionaux de la région Sud · Chemins des Parcs

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