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A walk to the sources of Jerusalem

A nice walk towards a waterfall from the resort of Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes).

The goal of the walk is to discover the Jerusalem springs, these springs are partially captured to supply the resort of Les Orres. At the end of the walk you arrive in front of a very pretty waterfall with a beautiful point of view, the walk is not very difficult, the return is done by the same way.

Interest: very good (1 user)
Difficulty:
Duration: 2 h.
Practical information

The start

The departure is located at the Pra Paisset parking (1670m), just before the resort of Les Orres 1800. You will not have any problem to park your car, the parking is very big.
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The indications

You can't miss the start of the hike, signs indicate all the hiking possibilities.
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Le chemin

The entire hike is on a forest road closed to traffic.
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The Torrent of Eyssalette

We follow for a moment the torrent, the rise is rather regular.
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The hiking trail

In 1 hour if you walk reasonably you can reach the waterfall.
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The torrents

The springs flow all along the mountain.
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The signposts

You can't go wrong with the direction everything is well indicated. If you have the courage you can walk after the waterfall to the lake of Sainte Marguerite.
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The arrival near the waterfall

At the level of the arrival towards the waterfall the slope becomes less steep and the walk takes place in the shade of the larches. Very pleasant.
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The sources of Jerusalem

The springs of Jerusalem bear this name because the land belonged to the order of Saint John of Jerusalem.
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The cascade

The access to the waterfall is protected by barriers so that hikers do not get too close.
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View on the surroundings

Very beautiful sight on the surroundings. After having enjoyed the view it only remains to make the way in the opposite direction.
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Other walks

At 1.02 Km

The lake of Sainte Marguerite

At 1.45 Km

The resort of Les Orres

At 2.03 Km

The donkey pass

At 9.75 Km

The tour of the lake of Embrun
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