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Lac de Combeynot walks
Combeynot Lake and East Peak
Visorando Member
7.44 mi
+4,908 ft
-4,908 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Le Monêtier-les-Bains (Hautes-Alpes)
The Pics du Combeynot viewpoints are two promontories offering the finest views of the Écrins and Cerces mountain ranges. Set well apart from these massifs – close enough to observe them in detail yet far enough away to avoid obstruction – they overlook the highest peaks: Pelvoux, Barre des Écrins, Meije, Galibier, Mont Blanc, Thabor, Viso…
The Pic Ouest is a few metres higher, but the view is more spectacular from the Pic Est, which is also easier to reach.
Walks near Lac de Combeynot
From Le Lauzet to the Col du Lautaret
4.17 mi
+1,325 ft
-26 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Monêtier-les-Bains (Hautes-Alpes)
Stage4 of the Tour du Combeynot: from the Guisane Valley to the Col du Lautaret
From the Col du Lautaret to the Alpe de Villard d'Arène
3.91 mi
+433 ft
-302 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Villar-d'Arêne (Hautes-Alpes)
Stage1 of the Tour du Combeynot: From the Col du Lautaret to the Alpe de Villar-d'Arêne refuge via the schistose crevasse trail overlooking the Romanche valley. Unique view of the Écrins and Meije peaks.
From Alpe de Villard-d'Arène to Monêtier-les-Bains
9.53 mi
+1,263 ft
-3,235 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Villar-d'Arêne (Hautes-Alpes)
Stage2 of the Tour du Combeynot: From the Romanche to the Guisane Valley via the Col d'Arsine, this stage takes place at the foot of the Agneaux
Alpe de Villar d'Arêne Mountain Hut - Monêtier-les-Bains
9.66 mi
+1,266 ft
-3,271 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Villar-d'Arêne (Hautes-Alpes)
Stage9 of this route links the Refuge de l’Alpe de Villar-d’Arêne to Monêtier-les-Bains, taking a short detour to the Lac du Glacier d’Arsine, surrounded by the Pics de Chamoissière, d’Arsine, de Neige Cordier, the Pointe Cézanne and the Montagne des Agneaux. Unfortunately, the Arsine Glacier is suffering from global warming. The section starting from the pass along the Petit Tabuc stream in the valley, known as the Réou d'Arsine, is magnificent and very wild.
Monêtier-les-Bains - Vallouise
12.62 mi
+3,307 ft
-4,285 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Le Monêtier-les-Bains (Hautes-Alpes)
E10th stage lasting 8 hours, covering 21 km, with 1,000 m of ascent and 1,200 m of descent. A very pleasant stage with no technical difficulty, offering magnificent views of the Barre des Écrins at 4,100 m and the very impressive Pelvoux at 3,900 m.
For the more adventurous, there is the option of taking a detour to climb up to Lac de l’Eychauda by leaving theGR® 54 at the Col de l’Eychauda. The stage ends in the village of Pelvoux, which, despite the fatigue, is well worth a quick visit.
Lac des Cerces - Lacs de la Madeleine via Pointe des Cerces
7.84 mi
+3,963 ft
-3,261 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Valloire (Savoie)
Day 2 in the Clarée Valley: ascent of Pointe des Cerces (unmarked mountain route), passage to Lac and Source de la Clarée and climb to the second bivouac at Lacs de la Madeleine (off-trail on the final section).
As with the other parts of this circular, this route is intended for experienced hikers who are accustomed to high mountains.
Refuge du Chardonnet - Arsine
11.94 mi
+2,608 ft
-4,436 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
This third stage of the crossing of France, following the 45th parallel as closely as possible, is long and difficult but absolutely magnificent. You will discover or rediscover the two jewels that are the Écrins and Meije massifs. Most of the route is on the GR® 50 and GR® 57. The paths are well marked and well maintained.
This stage can be divided into four sections: 1) an ascent to the Col du Chardonnet; 2) the descent to Lauzet; 3) the ascent to the Col du Lautaret; 4) the descent to Arsine.
Fontcouverte Campsite - Lac de la Ponsonnière
7.08 mi
+3,691 ft
-1,391 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
For this first three-day stage, the route offers magnificent views of the Écrins Massif at the Col du Chardonnet and then of the Grand Lac. We have chosen to camp at Lac de la Ponsonnière, but it is entirely possible to camp on the heights of the Grand Lac, near the pastoral house. This allows you to shorten the duration of this first day slightly and, above all, reduce the elevation gain by around 200m.
The Chemin de Ronde between Laval and Biaune
7.22 mi
+1,680 ft
-2,484 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
Supported by theGRP® Tour du Mont Thabor, this trail overlooks the upper Clarée Valley and offers magnificent views of this famous valley throughout the route.
Laval car park - Lac des Cerces
7.23 mi
+3,537 ft
-2,254 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
First day of a 4-day circular starting from the Laval car park in the Upper Clarée Valley. As with the other parts of this circular, this route is intended for experienced hikers who are accustomed to high mountains.