Écrins · France
Vallouise–Pelvoux hamlet circuit
A complete walking circuit
11.07 km · ↑ 369 m · mapped estimates
Vallouise–Pelvoux hamlet circuit
11.07 km · ↑ 369 m · ↓ 371 m · mapped track estimates
Explore the valley through its hamlet footpaths, canal-side stretches and riverbanks. This is a village-and-woodland day out, with a different perspective from travelling between Vallouise and Pelvoux by road.
Effort & terrain
The park lists the circuit as easy, with 11 km, 351 m of climb and 5 h 30 walking. Allow time for the villages; take care at both crossings of the D994E and at mountain streams.
Season & stops
The park's general walking season is mid-June to late September. Bridge installation and storm damage vary: ask the Maison du Parc about this circuit for your date.
Getting to the start
Start and finish at the Maison du Parc in Vallouise, where the official description identifies a car park. For a public-transport arrival, consult the regional journey planner and the Vallouise tourist office; allow for the walk from your chosen stop.
Return & overnight choices
The complete circuit returns to the Maison du Parc. Carry food and water and confirm any planned village food stop before relying on it.
Route variants, figures & sources
The mapped circuit follows the published route direction. Its length and terrain profile are calculated on the selected OpenStreetMap paths. The park's rounded distance and walking time describe its reference itinerary.
Distances and elevation profiles follow each selected track. Climb uses the same GPX calculation as the Planner. These are map-based estimates; check local signs, weather and operating services for your day.
- Écrins park · hamlet circuit, access and walking advice ↗Recommendation, itinerary, easy grade, reference figures, road crossings, parking and seasonal advice
- Regional journey planner ↗Journey-planning link supplied by the park; no departures reproduced
Reviewed 2026-10-23. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL.