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Lac des Pisses

in Orcières
17.8 km
Round-trip
Walking/pedestrian
3h 30min
Quite difficult

  • Shaped by pastoral activity, the Pisses valley has for generations been the summer residence of ewes and their shepherds.

  • This winding trail overlooks the Prapic valley and runs as far as Lac des Pisses, in a rocky high-altitude atmosphere. It crosses several torrents and is a chance to enjoy the refreshing waterfalls.
  • Tips
    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.
    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.
  • Departure
    Orcières
  • Difference in height
    1901.27 m
  • Departure : Prapic, Orcières.
    Road access : In Orcières, on the D76, take the D474/Le Bignottes. Then continue on the D476/Les Fourrés turning slight right at the intersection to the village of Prapic..
    Parking recommended : Village of Prapic .
    Public transport : Shuttle service (must be reserved beforehand at the Orcières Tourist Office): Prapic-Orcières www.orcieres.com .
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
1901 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 2460 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1537 m
  • Total positive elevation : 1901 m
  • Total negative elevation : -978 m
  • Max positive elevation : 838 m
  • Min positive elevation : -516 m