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Dormillouse\u2014a <\/em> timeless village in the heart of the \u00c9crins
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At an elevation of 1,750 meters, Dormillouse is the only village in the \u00c9crins National Park that is inhabited year-round. Accessible only on foot, it offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in a well-preserved hamlet, surrounded by wilderness, the history of the Vaud region, and pastoral life. <\/p>\n\n

At an elevation of 1,750 meters, Dormillouse is the only village in the \u00c9crins National Park that is inhabited year-round. Accessible only on foot, it offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in a well-preserved hamlet, surrounded by wilderness, the history of the Vaud region, and pastoral life. <\/p>\n\n

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A vibrant village rich in heritage<\/h3><\/div>

In the summer, allow about 1 hour for the hike<\/a> (350 m elevation gain) from the parking lot at the end of the D238, in the Freissini\u00e8res Valley. The trail winds past the Biaysse waterfalls through a cool, wooded setting. <\/p>

While you’re there, you’ll run into:<\/p>