The route to the Lacs de Crupillouse offers panoramic views of the Pointe des Estaris (3,086 m) and the Sirac (3,440 m).
Those who choose Champoléon as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.
Trails and nature
The “L’alpage et le refuge du Tourond” route lies in the core area of Écrins National Park. It starts in Les Borels in Champoléon, where there is a car park and a public bus stop. From the Refuge du Tourond, an additional 30-minute path leads to the Cascade de la Pisse.
The “Boucle découverte” runs through the Champoléon Valley from Les Borels to Les Fermonds through forests and fields.
The “Animaux des cimes” snowshoe hike in Champoléon is a family activity for observing wildlife with binoculars and is suitable for ages 8 and up.
Culture and local character
The Maison du Berger presents the professions of today’s shepherds and livestock farmers in permanent and temporary exhibitions. Visitors should allow approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes for the visit.
The Refuge du Pré de la Chaumette was rebuilt in 1979 on the ruins of an old hamlet; the facing stones were dressed on site in Champoléon.
The “Tour de l’Iscle” is a very easy, 2.2 km circular walking route starting in Champoléon. It leads through the hamlets of Champoléon located along the Drac Blanc and provides access to traditional houses with walls made of local stone and grey slate roofs, numerous chapels, and vibrant pastoral traditions.
Pastoral life continues to be of great importance in the Champoléon Valley.
Another loop, “De hameau en hameau”, leads through the hamlets of the Champoléon Valley and allows visitors to experience chapels, fountains, and traditional houses.
Events
The autumn Tardon fair in Champoléon includes a producers’ market, a meal based on Tardon, and other events.
A traditional autumn Tardon fair is mentioned as taking place in Champoléon on 3 October.
