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From Briançon, take the road to the Col du Lautaret, pass Monêtier-les-Bains, then 5.6 km further on, just before the Pont de l’Alpe, turn left towards the hamlet of Lauzet. From there, head towards the Boussardes farm. Cross the Guisane bridge and park in the car park on the right.
(S/E) From the car park, walk up the road towards the hamlet of Les Boussardes for 50 metres.
(1) At the signpost, turn right towards Lac de Combeynot. The path climbs diagonally across the pastures, where you may spot a flock of sheep. The path then climbs steeply in hairpin bends through a dense larch forest. It emerges from the forest at around 2,000 metres.
(2) You’ll then wind your way through an area of large boulders, continuing to traverse. You’ll reach the foot of a rocky ridge. Climb up its right-hand flank via a series of steps. Small yellow arrows indicate the direction to follow. After a final gentle, ascending traverse, you’ll reach the pass leading to the lake, marked by two gigantic cairns.
(3) Descend down the other side of the ridge towards the lake.
(4) Return in the opposite direction via the same route to the car park (S/E).
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