Distance
6.3km
Elevation
215m
Duration
2h30
Difficulty Level
Moderate

Hike description

Type

Signposted Loop

Altitude

Max : 1033m

Introduction

This hike offers a variety of viewpoints and takes in the hamlet of Château Vieux, where the castle and village of Morges once stood in a dominant position. Unfortunately, only a few sections of the dislocated walls remain...

A pleasant loop that allows you to appreciate the view of nearby Châtel.

Pets welcome : yes

Further information on this Hiking Trail

Marked with yellow lines (PR)

Map reference

Carte "Promenades et randonnées en Vercors Trièves"

Useful information

Local Services

  • Pets welcome

Facilities

  • Car park
  • Free car park

Access

  • Not accessible in a wheelchair

Step by step

Start: Park in the parking lot near the Châtel en Trièves town hall in Saint Sébastien (town hall - restaurant - shared garden). The hike starts at the temple.
1) Turn left to find the first yellow directional sign and follow the signs for "Les Frênes".
2) At the "Les Frênes" signpost, continue straight on towards "Les Caravelles". Cross the D66 with care, then follow the signs through the hamlet to the "Les Caravelles" signpost.
3) Continue to the right towards "Sur les Caravelles", climbing up through undergrowth to a beautiful viewpoint over the Trièves.
4) From the "Sur les Caravelles" post, head for "Col de Saint Sébastien", following the downhill track and then the asphalt road.
5) At "Col de Saint Sébastien", take the asphalt road uphill towards "Château Vieux". A little higher up, you'll come to a number of attractive buildings, which you should go around to the right.
6) After the "Château Vieux" sign, continue on a pleasant path that gradually descends until you reach "Le Serre de l'Aigle".
7) Turn right to reach "Col de Laye" a few dozen metres further up.
8) To return to "Saint Sébastien", take the tarmac road to the right, then the path which descends to the left (post with yellow blade indicating Saint Sébastien 0.6km).
9) Cross the hamlet to reach your starting point.

Location

97 Grignolet
Mairie de Châtel en Trièves
Saint Sébastien
38710 Châtel-en-Trièves

Park in the town hall parking lot, then return to the temple, the starting point of the walk.

Latitude : 44.847939

Longitude : 5.799502

Altitude : 865m