Canal de Pierre Dimanche

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Molines-en-Queyras

7.4 km

2h 40min

Medium

Balcony tour, without difficulty, which allows to discover the hamlets of Serre and La Rua. It follows the canal of Pierre Dimanche with an undergrowth of larches. Nice view on the "Demoiselle coiffée" from the first ruin of the Serre des Chabrands.
Park near the St Romain church.
Cross the road to St Véran and go up into the village of Molines.
At the crossroads after the school and the tourist office, continue on the narrower road that goes through the old village of Molines. At the height of the bridge a signpost indicates "Molines en Queyras. Alt 1765 m". Follow the direction Pierre Grosse.
To discover : the bread oven and the traditional houses.
Continue until you reach the road to Col Agnel. Cross the road, at the marker... Read more
Park near the St Romain church.
Cross the road to St Véran and go up into the village of Molines.
At the crossroads after the school and the tourist office, continue on the narrower road that goes through the old village of Molines. At the height of the bridge a signpost indicates "Molines en Queyras. Alt 1765 m". Follow the direction Pierre Grosse.
To discover : the bread oven and the traditional houses.
Continue until you reach the road to Col Agnel. Cross the road, at the marker "Molines, le Serre. Alt 1790m", follow the direction "Canal de Pierre Dimanche" until you reach the road of the Col Agnel. Follow it for 500 m then cross it, the path continues on the right of the farm. Continue until the small bench and the marker "canal de Pierre Dimanche. Alt 1869 m". From there, turn left, yellow markings, direction Prats Hauts. At each beacon encountered, continue towards Prats Hauts. The stream of Pra Comtal can be crossed by fording! Avoid this itinerary the day after a heavy rain or a storm!
Once arrived in the hamlet of Prats Hauts, go to the road then to the signpost "Prats Hauts, Choulière. Alt 1780 m", follow the direction "Le Serre des Chabrands". The path leaves under the road.
To discover : At the entrance of the Serre des Chabrands, a small glance to the right to enjoy the coiffed damsel!
Continue the path towards La Rua de Molines.
When you arrive on the road to Molines, cross the road and follow it until you reach the entrance of the hamlet of La Rua, then cross the hamlet.
To discover: architecture, classified houses.
Join the church of St Romain.

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Departure

Molines-en-Queyras
Difference in height

243.667 m
Parking around the church of St Romain
Plain text period

From 01/06 to 31/10.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Spoken languages
Documentation
- Canal Pierre Dimanche
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