A challenging snowshoe hike! Plunged into a forest of melzes before arriving at the village of Les Ayes, wrapped in snow. Then on to Plan Peyron and the Canadian-style Lac de l'Orceyrette.
Park in the Centre Montagne parking lot. Then leave the parking lot and follow the signs for "Les Ayes", taking the street slightly to your right and starting to climb.
Continue on the snow-covered road, which is closed to traffic. After a few hairpin bends, the road climbs quietly through the forest to the hamlet of Les Ayes.
After Les Ayes, continue on the track towards Plan Peyron.
At Plan Peyron, continue straight on for about 2 km to the lake weir.
Return by the same route.
The Lac de l'Orceyrette is a favorite with photographers. Outside winter, it's also a film location for the Alex Hugo series, and a reserve home to many remarkable bird species, including the European Pygmy-Owl, Tengmalm's Owl and Black Grouse.
Certain parts of the Bois des Ayes Natura 2000 site are protected areas with specific regulations, and the law provides for fines in the event of infringement. The Bois des Ayes reserve aims to protect the nesting of woodpeckers, nocturnal birds of prey and black grouse.
The site is open to all, but don't forget to follow a few recommendations:
-stay on marked trails
-keep your dog on a leash
-behave discreetly
-photograph flowers and animals from the paths
-leave stones where they are
- do not light fires
-take away garbage
Due to the risk of avalanches, wearing complete safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel) is strongly recommended.
Continue on the snow-covered road, which is closed to traffic. After a few hairpin bends, the road climbs quietly through the forest to the hamlet of Les Ayes.
After Les Ayes, continue on the track towards Plan Peyron.
At Plan Peyron, continue straight on for about 2 km to the lake weir.
Return by the same route.
The Lac de l'Orceyrette is a favorite with photographers. Outside winter, it's also a film location for the Alex Hugo series, and a reserve home to many remarkable bird species, including the European Pygmy-Owl, Tengmalm's Owl and Black Grouse.
Certain parts of the Bois des Ayes Natura 2000 site are protected areas with specific regulations, and the law provides for fines in the event of infringement. The Bois des Ayes reserve aims to protect the nesting of woodpeckers, nocturnal birds of prey and black grouse.
The site is open to all, but don't forget to follow a few recommendations:
-stay on marked trails
-keep your dog on a leash
-behave discreetly
-photograph flowers and animals from the paths
-leave stones where they are
- do not light fires
-take away garbage
Due to the risk of avalanches, wearing complete safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel) is strongly recommended.
Accepted customers
- Walkers/hikers
- Level bue - Medium
Environment
- Lakeside or by stretch of water
- Mountain view
- Waterside
- Lake view
