Lake Roburent

One of the most beautiful lakes in Haute-Ubaye. An easy hike with a slightly steep start, but it can be shortened if necessary.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.29 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,195 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 2,198 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 8,228 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 6,378 ft

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park 500 m before the Col de Larche.

(S/E) Take a red and yellow marked trail heading north to climb the Torrent de l'Orrenaye.

(1) Source des Pains Bouillis.

(2) At the fork, keep left (the other trail is the return route).

(3) Further up, turn right, continuing to follow the signs.

(4) North of a small lake, continue straight ahead. The path that branches off to the right will be taken on the way back.

(5) Then pass above Lac de l'Orenaye and leave the markings to continue east towards a wide pass (this is the Reburent border pass).

(6) From the pass, descend towards Lac de Roburent (Italian name), which you can go around on the right or left. There are still some large, completely ruined Italian military barracks here.

(7) On the other side of the lake, return to the Col du Reburent via the opposite bank from the one you chose on the way there.

(6) Descend on the left towards Lac de l'Orenaye.

(8) Go around it on the right to find the path going uphill.

(5) Follow the same route as on the way up until you reach the small lake.

(4) Keep left to return to an intersection you passed on the way there.

(2) Follow the same route you took on the way there in reverse to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 6,381 ft - Parking before the - Col de Larche
  2. 1 : mi 0.65 - alt. 6,916 ft - Source du Pain Bouillis (Larche)
  3. 2 : mi 1.29 - alt. 7,428 ft - Common intersection on the outward and return journeys
  4. 3 : mi 1.58 - alt. 7,621 ft - On the right
  5. 4 : mi 1.93 - alt. 7,644 ft - Common intersection on the outward and return journeys
  6. 5 : mi 2.52 - alt. 7,920 ft - Common intersection on the outward and return journeys - Lac de l'Orenaye
  7. 6 : mi 3.52 - alt. 8,136 ft - Col du Reburent
  8. 7 : mi 4.17 - alt. 8,035 ft - Lac de Roburent
  9. 8 : mi 5.66 - alt. 7,927 ft - Lac de l'Orenaye
  10. S/E : mi 8.29 - alt. 6,378 ft - Car park before the Col de Larche - Orrenaye (torrent) - Affluent de l'Ubayette

Notes

Bring appropriate equipment for the weather, bearing in mind that the weather can change very quickly in the mountains.

Worth a visit

On the way back, don't miss the Italian shops at Col de Larche (farmhouse cheeses, pasta, chocolate, cakes, Marsala, Limoncello).

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 72 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
Sébastien Caron
Sébastien Caron

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Well-marked trail. 4 hours 40 minutes
A wonderful setting

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User 1031325

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike – Lake Roburent is simply magnificent! And the lake just before Oronaye is very beautiful too. There are marmots all along the route.

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did05
did05

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

As the Reburent Lakes are in Italy, there were plenty of Italians there. The route was well signposted, with no particular difficulties.

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Pascal donard
Pascal donard

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hike completed on Sunday; the Col de Larche is currently closed on weekdays from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.
We returned via Argentra (on the Italian side)
This alternative route is 19 km long and is poorly signposted between Argentra and Le Vol de L’Arche.
The standard route is easy to follow

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nomisimon
nomisimon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This was our second time doing this walk, and these two lakes are as magnificent as ever. It was quite busy, but it was a Sunday and it’s well worth it.

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User 2579152

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, not at all difficult, well signposted, and lots of marmots!

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User 24521858

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Magnificent route. Very well marked. A little tough at the start, but the beauty of the site is well worth the effort.

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User 23822729

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike, very well marked

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reginedelempdes
reginedelempdes

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike on a path that is a little rocky at first but becomes grassy after the scree. The two lakes are magnificent, and Lake Roburent is a little gem in my opinion. I highly recommend these lakes.

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MMN04
MMN04

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb hike in every respect (and there are many )

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User 24484949

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

beautiful lakes

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SofieR
SofieR

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very nice, easy walk.
We did it at the beginning of November, so it wasn't very busy.

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Brigitte2674
Brigitte2674

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Magnificent walk, but very crowded

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Arpi
Arpi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

As spectacular as ever!

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BDfamily
BDfamily

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful walk! Magnificent scenery.

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