The Lac des Sirènes, is a high mountain lake located in the town of Orcières (Hautes-Alpes) in the Champsaur (Ecrins massif), at an altitude of 2,396 meters. It can be accessed on foot and by mountain bike from the Merlette farmhouse, it has a vertical drop of 590 metres.

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Xavier Rico-Garcia

July 15, 2025

Easy access with the cable cars, but beware of the sudden change in altitude. Magnificent views follow, along well-marked but sometimes steep trails (not a particularly family-friendly hike, especially for older people). Well worth planning a day trip.

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Elevation 2,450 m

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Monday 22 December

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-3°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Location: Orcières, Gap, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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