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Lac Chavillon walks
Chavillon and Bellety lakes
Visorando Member
6.10 mi
+2,270 ft
-2,274 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
Visit two pretty lakes located on the link between the Névache Valley and the Vallée Etroite. The Lac de Chavillon is located at the Col des Thures, the crossing point between the two valleys mentioned above. The Lac Bellety above is on the border between the former provinces of Dauphiné and Savoie.
Aiguille Rouge - Col des Thures - Chavillon and Bellety Lakes
7.79 mi
+3,291 ft
-3,291 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful hike that takes you from a larch forest to a mineral world. We tackle the summit of the Aiguille Rouge with its splendid panorama, then the vast mountain pasture of the Col des Thures and Lake Chavillon, under the watchful eye of the three Wise Men of the Vallée Étroite. We extend the hike to Lake Bellety, which is less frequented but well worth the detour.
Chavillon and Bellety lakes
6.86 mi
+2,398 ft
-2,398 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful hike offering views of the Rois Mages massif and Mont Thabor, with most of the climb taking place in the forest.
Col and Lac des Thures from Névache
6.41 mi
+2,014 ft
-2,011 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
In Névache in summer, the trails are very busy, especially those leading to the beautiful Lac des Thures, which is more accurately called Lac de Chavillon, but as it is located right at the Col des Thures, it is easier to associate it with this name.
The Col des Thures
3.59 mi
+1,430 ft
-1,430 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
A short hike allowing you to visit the Italian village of Les Granges de la Vallée Étroite, situated on French territory. This pass, now entirely within France, must have served as a major smuggling route when the Vallée Étroite was part of Italy.
Aiguille Rouge and Lac Bellety
10.34 mi
+3,589 ft
-3,589 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
A magnificent circular hike that avoids a mundane return trip to the Aiguille Rouge. This hike ventures off the marked trails on a few occasions, but civilisation is always in sight, so it’s impossible to get lost.
After the superb viewpoint at the Aiguille Rouge, the route takes in two lakes as well as a multitude of fairy chimneys in the Combe des Thures.
Vallée Étroite and the Rochers du Tru
13.89 mi
+5,020 ft
-5,003 ft
8 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
A magnificent route around the Tours du Vallon, exploring numerous lakes and viewpoints offering unique views of the summits of Mont Thabor, Séru and Rois Mages.
This walk is ideal when the golden larch trees stand out against the deep blue of the clear autumn skies and are reflected in the emerald waters of the famous Lac Vert, the highlight of the outing.
More than two-thirds of the walk is off-trail, but it is easy to find your way.