The Pétarel Lakes via Les Portes

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05800 La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar
This ascent leads through a cool, discreet forest atmosphere to an open landscape, exposed to the heat of the sun.
Making your way through the forest, a shadow passes a few yards away. I stand still and watch this unknown figure, which is looking at me with surprise and seems to be saying: “what kind of creature are you? - you're not a chamois."

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    Crossing the torrent may prove dangerous when the current is strong (you cross the ford).
    Please note that only bivouacking is authorised (from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m.) and waste must be taken away to preserve the site.

    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.

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Updated on 04 February 2026 at 01:13
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