Our favorite outings

♡ Dam of Serre-Ponçon

Rousset | Serre-Ponçon

Largest dam in Europe (made of soil). The lake is an important source of energy, and a gigantic water tank for the agriculture in la Provence, and in the meantime also a place where you can have a lot of fun ! Do you want to know more about the dam and the lake ?  Then go to the museum Muséoscope du Lac, or to the Maison de l’Eau et des Energies of EDF (Électricité de France).

♡ Pont de Chanteloube

Chorges | Serre-Ponçon

One of the remains of the railway that was supposed to connect Grenoble with Barcelonette.
The project came to a standstill after four years in 1934. At low tide the bridge is completely above the water level, so you can go walking or cycling on it.

♡ Fairy-tale chimneys

Le-Sauze-du-Lac | Serre-Ponçon

Bizarre columns of soil that support a larger rock, created by erosion. There is a footpath along with information boards. (1 hour there and back)

♡ Le Pic de Morgon

Crots | Serre-Ponçon

Don’t miss out on this one ! The hike with the most beautiful view over the lake and the valley. On the way to the top you will pass the Cirque du Morgon («the Circus»): a small lake, rich fauna and flora. The reward at the top of the mountain (2324m) is the view of 360 ° on the lake of Serre Poncon and the peaks of the national Park Les Ecrins.

♡ Le Mont Guillaume

Embrun | Serre-Ponçon

Iconic summit (2552m), where the Swedish lieutenant Widman was the first to climb the French Alps on skis on the 12th of February 1897. Mountain maintained by the Prieers of St Guillaume who celebrate it on the second Sunday of July.

♡ the Ecrins national park

Secteur | Serre-Ponçon

The peaks of the mountains of Serre Ponçon hit the bar of 3000m, while their roots are in the water. The fauna and flora are very varied, and there are natural sites everywhere, such as the waterfall La Cascade de la Pisse in Chateauroux-Les-Alpes.

www.ecrins-parcnational.fr

♡ Cathedrale Notre-Dame

Embrun | Serre-Ponçon

Built between 1170 and 1220, and one of the most important religious monuments of the French Alps. Pay particular attention to the pyramid shaped bell tower, the great pipe organ (donated by Louis the 16th), and the treasure of Saint Anne’s chapel.

♡ Abbey of the Boscodon

Crots | Serre-Ponçon

A romanesque abbey. An exceptional natural environment. A museum dedicated to the history and the art of building in the Middle Age.