Access to the refuge des Marche from the Prec parking

A sporty route for good walkers

Access to the refuge des Marche from the Prec parking Orelle
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    About

    Departing from Orelle (73140)
    Average length : 02h30
    Total elevation gain : 558m
    Vertical drop : 89m
    Distance : 4.9km
    Signed walking trail
    Animals allowed

    Itinerary
    Total elevation gain : 558m
    Altitude max : 2210m
    Vertical drop : 89m
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      Departure from the Prec car park, head towards Sous le Prec then Le Prec. From there, continue on the path that resumes south of the Prec plateau. After 100m, go down to the left, cross the stream and go up towards Les Cartillières. Head towards Barrage de Bissorte - right bank, then follow Refuge des Marches via the left bank, passing by Lac de Bissorte, Bout du Lac, Les Marches. At the refuge, head towards Barrage de Bissorte - right bank, passing through Les Ruines. From there, take the same route as on the outward journey to Les Cartillières. Continue towards Le Prec d'en Bas, then on the track to the Parking du Prec via Combe Mandran.

      Reception

      Animals allowed
      Languages spoken : French
      Not adapted to strollers

      Period of practice

      From 15/06 to 30/09.

      Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

      Services
      • Pets welcome

      Access

      73140 Orelle
      Departing from : Orelle (73140)
      Latitude : 45.191616 - Longitude : 6.577201

      Access by the D1006 between Orelle and La Praz, at the Bissorte power plant, between the orange building and the chapel

      Information update on 08/03/2024 by Office de tourisme d'Orelle