Sunday 12 july

Ran'Dormillouse - 23rd Edition

  • Sports and leisure
  • initiation / discovery during an event
  • Pedestrian sports
  • Hiking
Batterie de Dormillouse, 04140 Montclar

Description

Hike at your own pace from Seyne-les-Alpes or Montclar to reach Fort de Dormillouse, at an altitude of 2,505 metres. From the summit, enjoy breathtaking views over the Blanche, Serre-Ponçon, and Ubaye valleys.
From Montclar Resort Meeting point at 10:00 a.m. at the base of the Belvédère chairlift. Take the Belvédère chairlift, then follow the "military trail". Elevation gain: 600 m | Distance: 4 km | Walking time: approximately 2 hours. A steady ascent along a series of well-built switchbacks supported by retaining walls. From Seyne-les-Alpes Meeting point at 8:30 a.m. at the Col Bas parking area, where a caravan of mules and horses will accompany participants. Elevation gain: 600 m | Distance: 6 km | Walking time: approximately 2 hours. By car, take the road towards Saint-Pons. At the entrance to the hamlet of Saint-Pons, turn left onto the road leading to the Bellevue forest lodge. Continue on the paved road, which becomes a drivable track after approximately 2 km. Follow it to the large Col Bas parking area at an altitude of 1,912 m. Start of the hike: follow the marked trail to Dormillouse, which uses the former military road, remarkably well engineered. Optional circular route: from Dormillouse, descend towards Lac Noir (Black Lake), then continue back to Col Bas. At Fort de Dormillouse Gather at Fort de Dormillouse at 11:30 a.m. for the flag-raising ceremony. Programme Live music throughout the day with Sligo Roots. Complimentary aperitif offered by USB. Picnic lunch (bring your own food).

Accessibility

Not accessible in a wheelchair

Rates

Free access.

Accepted customers

  • For beginners / novice
  • Walkers/hikers
  • Mountain bikers

Opening times

On 12 July 2026

Location

Ran'Dormillouse - 23rd Edition
Batterie de Dormillouse, 04140 Montclar

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 16 June 2026 at 15:35
by Office de Tourisme Provence Alpes Digne les Bains
(Offer identifier : 5174365)
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