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Saint-Apollinaire

Chabrières Needles – Lac de Saint-Apollinaire loop from Saint-Apollinaire

Hard

5.0

(3)

6

hikers

Chabrières Needles – Lac de Saint-Apollinaire loop from Saint-Apollinaire

05:16

10.3km

860m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that are highly dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.99 km for 42 m

After 5.11 km for 122 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.65 km

Panoramic

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2

3.70 km

From the viewpoint of the Chabrières chairlift you can enjoy a wide panorama of the needles. Wooden deck chairs await hikers.

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3

3.86 km

Sentier de la Bréche

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The Sentier de la Bréche is a very beautiful hiking trail to the Aiguilles de Chabrières. The views are fantastic and are almost reminiscent of the Dolomites.

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4

4.58 km

Chabrières Gap

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Culminating at 2,280 meters above sea level, the Chabrières breche offers a striking perspective on the surrounding mountains as well as the Serre-Ponçon lake. This technical part requires having your feet on.

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5

4.98 km

Chabrières

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6

5.06 km

Chabrières Needles

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Bordered to the south by the Durance valley, the Ecrins massif once again rises above 2000 meters above sea level with these magnificent limestone needles dominating the Serre-Ponçon lake. The …

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7

5.07 km

View from Nadelspitze

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8

10.0 km

Lac de Saint-Apollinaire

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Magnificent small mountain lake populated by beautiful species of fish. swimming is allowed. Presence of bench and many corners of shade. Superb for a good time with family. There is a bar for dining.

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.94 km

627 m

387 m

205 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.86 km

2.52 km

600 m

185 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 9 May

13°C

8°C

80 %

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