The Top 5 Gorges in Ecrins

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 5 to choose from in Ecrins. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Ecrins.

Chambran Valley

View Over the Gorges de la Romanche

Chalet Inukshuk – View of the Durance Gorge

The Onde Valley

Singletrack Descent from Lac de Saint-Apollinaire

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Chambran Valley
Road Cycling Highlight
From Pelvoux you climb just over 7 kilometers to end up in the Chambran Valley. Once at the top, the landscape opens up and you cycle onto a beautiful plateau. …
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Tip by Mountainhotel Saint Roch
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View Over the Gorges de la Romanche
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
The balcony path overlooks the Romanche gorges. You can admire the bends formed by the arms of the river in the valley but also some specimens of local fauna. Open …
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Tip by Luc Gesell
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Chalet Inukshuk – View of the Durance Gorge
Road Cycling Highlight
Alpes Ecrins, Chalet in an exceptional location
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Tip by Tom - Chalet Inukshuk
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The Onde Valley
Hiking Highlight
In the heart of the Onde valley, the GR 54 route takes us ever deeper into these grandiose landscapes!
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Tip by Guillaume
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Singletrack Descent from Lac de Saint-Apollinaire
Mountain Biking Highlight (Segment)
Long single trail descent to Lac Serre-Ponçon. Lots of flowing pieces, some steeper and more demanding, but easy to ride. Great views along a deep Terre Noire gorge.
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