Hiking route - Le sentier des vieux arbres - 4
Contact
Front de neige D1
A gauche du télépulsé
05600
Risoul
- Spoken language(s) :
- French
Presentation
Encountering the Giants of the Forest
The Old Trees Trail offers an immersive experience in the heart of Risoul’s natural heritage.
The Old Trees Trail offers an immersive experience in the heart of Risoul’s natural heritage.
This hike takes you through a magnificent larch forest dotted with a few remarkable trees, silent witnesses to several generations of mountain life.
Along the way, the trail invites you to slow down and observe the striking shapes of the trunks, the light filtering through the branches, and the rich alpine vegetation. The atmosphere is peaceful, almost intimate, offering a true respite from the hustle and bustle.
The loop alternates between forest sections and clearings offering views of the surrounding hills, allowing you to admire the scenery while enjoying the cool shade of the woods.
This hike will appeal to nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, and anyone wishing to discover a more intimate side of Risoul.
Highlights
- Discover remarkable trees
- Exceptional forest atmosphere
- A quiet and rejuvenating route
- Numerous viewpoints overlooking the Durance Valley along the way
Hiking Guide: The hike begins at the snow front (D1) to the left of the chairlift. . Take the forest road connecting Risoul to Vars; along this route you’ll find the “Forêt Blanche” dog-sled kennel. A few hundred meters further on, on your left, you’ll also see the Razis cabin. When you see directional sign #4, take the path on the left; this will lead you from the forest road toward Vars to the old Risoul road, which has also become a forest road. A long, straight stretch that slopes slightly downward, followed by two small uphill turns, and you’ll be back at the resort, right next to the multipurpose hall!
Along the way, the trail invites you to slow down and observe the striking shapes of the trunks, the light filtering through the branches, and the rich alpine vegetation. The atmosphere is peaceful, almost intimate, offering a true respite from the hustle and bustle.
The loop alternates between forest sections and clearings offering views of the surrounding hills, allowing you to admire the scenery while enjoying the cool shade of the woods.
This hike will appeal to nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, and anyone wishing to discover a more intimate side of Risoul.
Highlights
- Discover remarkable trees
- Exceptional forest atmosphere
- A quiet and rejuvenating route
- Numerous viewpoints overlooking the Durance Valley along the way
Hiking Guide: The hike begins at the snow front (D1) to the left of the chairlift. . Take the forest road connecting Risoul to Vars; along this route you’ll find the “Forêt Blanche” dog-sled kennel. A few hundred meters further on, on your left, you’ll also see the Razis cabin. When you see directional sign #4, take the path on the left; this will lead you from the forest road toward Vars to the old Risoul road, which has also become a forest road. A long, straight stretch that slopes slightly downward, followed by two small uphill turns, and you’ll be back at the resort, right next to the multipurpose hall!
Opening day(s)
From 18 June to 04 September(every year)
Every day
General
- Route :
- Route 2000
- Distance (km) 9.5
- Route BOUCLE
- Elevation (m) 481
- Daily duration (minutes) 1830
- Route 481
- Route 2100
- Levels of sporting experience :
Destination
Itinéraire randonnée - Le sentier des vieux arbres - 4
Front de neige D1
A gauche du télépulsé
05600
Risoul
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 44.620696
Longitude : 6.633074