Col du Coin - Lac d'Amour

A beautiful hike in the heart of the Beaufortain, near the Roselend dam lake.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.88 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 771 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 763 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,400 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,647 m

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Description of the walk

Parking at Le Vâ, 700m before the hamlet of Treicol.

(S/E) From the car park, follow the track towards Treicol and look for a path between two houses on the left, which will be the way back.

(1) Cross the hamlet, continuing straight ahead on the track.

(2) From the first big bend in the track, you can take a well-marked path that branches off to the right. Pick up theGR®5markings and follow them to the right to rejoin the track.

(3) Take this track, turning right. Leave a path on your left and 200 metres further on, another path which will be the junction for the return route.

(4) Stay on the track, cross the Ruisseau du Coin and arrive at the Chalet de Conchette.

(5) Stay on the track, which will gradually turn south and join the Chalet du Coin.

(6) Continue along the path and then the trail towards the Col du Coin, which is already clearly visible. Reach an intersection below the pass.

(7) A final, but short, steep climb takes you to the Col du Coin at 2,398 metres.

(8) Descend to the previous junction.

(7) Turn right onto a path on the hillside. This will take you to Lac d'Amour.

(9) Follow it on the left. You can take a break on the banks of the lake and admire the Pierra Menta. Begin the descent by turning left onto the slope of the lake's spillway.
Descend first along a trail and then along a path until you reach the track and the junction you saw on the way up.

(4) Descend along the track.

(3) Go back past the junction you passed on the way up, continuing straight ahead on the track this time. Descend for about 500m to find the first large hairpin bend. After the third bend, look for a path on the right marked by theGR®5.

(10) Leave the track and turn right onto theGR®5trail. This long balcony trail leads to a good path above Lavachay.

(11) Turn left and return to the hamlet of Treicol.

(1) Turn right and follow the track back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,648 m - Car park at a place called Le Vâ
  2. 1 : km 0.69 - alt. 1,704 m - Treicol
  3. 2 : km 1.32 - alt. 1,750 m - Cut the hairpin bends
  4. 3 : km 2.03 - alt. 1,931 m - Track
  5. 4 : km 2.88 - alt. 2,030 m - Stay on the track
  6. 5 : km 3.17 - alt. 2,051 m - Conchette
  7. 6 : km 4.07 - alt. 2,138 m - Chalet du Coin
  8. 7 : km 5.69 - alt. 2,353 m - Intersection
  9. 8 : km 5.81 - alt. 2,399 m - Col du Coin
  10. 9 : km 7.23 - alt. 2,250 m - Lac d'Amour
  11. 10 : km 10.4 - alt. 1,818 m - GR5
  12. 11 : km 11.28 - alt. 1,819 m - Lavachay
  13. S/E : km 12.88 - alt. 1,648 m - Car park at a place called Le Vâ

Notes

The long track between the dam road and the car park is challenging for vehicles.
This track remains passable until Treicol.

Worth a visit

Village of Boudin, down the road towards Arêches.
Beaufort cooperative.

 Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 27 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
celinemilandri
celinemilandri
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hike that matches the advertised level, very easy to follow as it is well marked and visible, can be done with children who are used to walking, just be careful on the last few switchbacks to reach the pass, which are steeper.
Magnificent view from the Col du Coin over the Beaufortain and other mountain ranges (La Plagne resort). The Lac d'Amour is a pleasant spot at the foot of the Pierra Menta for a lunch break.

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Claude2
Claude2

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

🚗 Access by car is relatively complicated as the rocky road is very long to reach the car park
🗺️ The route is very easy to follow and the hike is very enjoyable. The different landscapes are magnificent!
⚠️ The last 100 metres to reach the pass are challenging, and in wet weather it is very slippery, so you need to be careful
🐐 Throughout the hike, you can see marmots and cows, which is very nice.
🔝 In conclusion, a beautiful walk to do in good weather with a high-clearance vehicle

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michel tout court
michel tout court

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The drive there is a bit long, but the hike that follows is well worth it. A beautiful climb accompanied by the sound of cowbells and a wonderful view of the lake from above

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gbg
gbg

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice walk. Quite a few sections on alpine tracks. The view from the pass on the Cormet d'Areche side isn't amazing. The crossing to Lac d'Amour is pretty. No particular difficulties. The last few metres to the pass are steep

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christianlevert
christianlevert

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, Lac Amour is a real delight. We did the loop in the opposite direction to go to Lac Amour for a picnic before finishing the descent via the scree at the foot of the Col du Coin
the descent is nicer in the mountain pasture with herds of cows facing the Pierra Menta, with a steady, gentle slope to return to the original path and finish at Treicol

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christianlevert
christianlevert

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did this beautiful hike on 15 August 2023 (the lake is truly lovely) at the foot of Pierra Menta in beautiful weather. It requires a good level of fitness, however, it does not present any major difficulties. We opted to do Lac Amour first for our picnic (a superb spot for a snack) before finishing our descent on a section of scree and returning via the foot of the Col du Coin.The descent is more regular and less challenging in this direction as you cross beautiful pastures and herds of cows with the Pierra Menta opposite. Superb hike in the Beaufortain with the Roselend Dam as a backdrop to the valley

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christianlevert
christianlevert

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike from start to finish. We preferred to do Lac Amour first for our picnic
and we didn't regret it because the descent is very gradual in the mountain pasture facing the Pierra Menta. It's less challenging than the first part of the climb with the lake, with a good final descent before the lake

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philippe basty
philippe basty

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This is the third time I have done this hike in the direction suggested by the author. It is ideal for an easy, gentle climb and there are few people on the trail.
Many people head straight for the Lac d'Amour by taking the path on the left at Conchette (just before the ford) and return by the same route without going around the Col du Coin. In my opinion, this is a shame.
On the other hand, the climb to the pass is short but steep, and the view from the top of the pass is not particularly interesting in my opinion.

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llopart
llopart

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Taken at the end of May
Please note that the route is covered in snow above 2,100 metres
Very wide stream, waterproof footwear recommended

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genorach
genorach

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike. Magnificent scenery. Superb Lake of Love.
The last few metres to the pass are steep. But you don't have to climb them because it's a round trip.
We had a wonderful day. Thank you.

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EVERUN
EVERUN

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

good evening, great idea to do the route as described to catch the sun in the morning... and what a sight, the Lac d'Amour with the magnificent Pierra Menta towering above... thank you for this magnificent route with sunshine and mild temperatures

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Yves Le Gouil
Yves Le Gouil

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

For experienced hikers, the last few metres are difficult going uphill and downhill
Otherwise, the rest of the hike is easy
Beautiful scenery
Access to the start is via a track for about 3 km

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lisou
lisou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello!

What a beautiful hike!

We parked at the Treicol car park and did the loop to the Col du Coin and then Lac d'Amour in 4½ hours.
Even though the last few metres to Col du Coin are difficult, they are worth it for the view! Otherwise, the whole hike is fairly easy.

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bebert38
bebert38

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful hike. On the way to the Col du Coin, the climb is fairly gradual, except for the last 100 metres, which are very steep and rocky. Once you reach the Col du Coin, don't hesitate to climb up to the ridge and enjoy the 360° view of the Lac d'Amour and the Pierre Menta. It's magnificent.

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Pierre4274
Pierre4274

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful hike of moderate difficulty, as indicated. The route allows you to discover the Pierre Menta from different angles. The flat trail between the Col du Coin and Lac d'Amour is pleasant. The view of Lac d'Amour from the Pierre Menta is magnificent.
The only comment is that you can park in the hamlet of Treicol rather than La Vâ. To get there by car, there is a fairly long track, so be careful if you have a low-clearance vehicle!

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