La Peyre de l'aigle
Chorges

La Peyre de l'aigle

Lake and glacier
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A route with a diversity of landscapes. Start out on gravel paths with uninterrupted views of the Morgon peak and Serre-Ponçon lake, before finally reaching sub-alpine levels and entering the realm of the larch.
An adventure boasting panoramic views of the Morgon peak and Lake serre Ponçon. At the foot of the Aiguilles de Charbrieres, enjoy the shade of the larch trees after an energetic but well-signposted and relatively gentle climb. Skirt the larches to emerge at the foot of the Aiguilles de Chabrières and return to the starting point.

1 point of interest

  • Fauna

    Marsh Fritillary

    For several years now, the number of butterflies in our countries has fallen sharply. All too often, flower meadows have become fields of grasses sprayed with too many fertilisers and herbicides. The plants that used to host caterpillars (known as host plants) no longer grow and the flowers have almost disappeared. Fortunately, there are still a few little corners of paradise, like this one, that are home to a wide variety of butterflies! Take a break and absorb the variety of colours and shapes. Within this large family, some species are more famous than others... The Marsh Fritillary, which is protected at European level, is one of the species which justified the creation of the Natura 2000 site!

Description

1) Take the uphill track on your left for about 1.5 km. When you reach the farm track, go straight ahead along the well-marked, fairly steep path until you come to a track that you have to cross to follow an ascending path that veers slightly to the right towards the "Peyre de l'Aigle".

2) Continue straight on to the Peyre de l'Aigle and bear right to stay on the path

3) Descend, staying on the main track before taking a faint path to the left, which leads downhill along an old path lined with old stone walls.

4) At the sheepfold, turn right to join the track below, which you take on the right to get back to the starting point.
  • Departure : The hamlet of la Blache
  • Arrival : The hamlet of la Blache
  • Towns crossed : Chorges

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

Appropriate equipment is needed to make the most of the routes.
Here is a non-exhaustive list:
- Good hiking boots (closed).
- Sun protection (goggles, cap/hat, sun cream)
- Plenty of water
- Clothes suited to the weather
- Equipment to help you get your bearings (IGN maps, GPS, Rando.serreponcon.com)
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".
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Information desks

Tourist office Chorges

Grand rue, 05230 Chorges

https://www.serreponcon.comchorges@serreponcon-tourisme.com0492506425

October to may : Monday to Saturday, 9.00 - 12.30 & 13.30 - 17.00.
April, may, june & september : Monday to Saturday, 9.00 - 12.30 & 14.30 - 18.00
July and August : Monday to Saturday, 9:00 – 12.30 & 14.30 – 19.00 Sunday 9.30 – 12.30

Closed on Thursdays outside French holidays’ periods
Closed on French national holidays, except 14th of July and 15th of August

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Transport

Public transport : ccserreponcon.com

Access and parking

From Chorges, head towards Le Bourget, then follow the signs for the hamlet of La Blache, take the track on the right (hairpin bend), walk 400m to a crossroads, then take the uphill track on the left (park as best you can to give way to farm vehicles) or turn around at the hairpin bend, pull over to the side of the road and walk to the start of the hike.

Parking :

The hamlet of la Blache

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