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: 13.34 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 669 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 670 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,508 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,944 m

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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 : km 0 - alt. 1,945 m - Parking before the - Col de Larche
  2. 1 : km 1.05 - alt. 2,108 m - Source du Pain Bouillis (Larche)
  3. 2 : km 2.07 - alt. 2,264 m - Common intersection on the outward and return journeys
  4. 3 : km 2.54 - alt. 2,323 m - On the right
  5. 4 : km 3.1 - alt. 2,330 m - Common intersection on the outward and return journeys
  6. 5 : km 4.05 - alt. 2,414 m - Common intersection on the outward and return journeys - Lac de l'Orenaye
  7. 6 : km 5.66 - alt. 2,480 m - Col du Reburent
  8. 7 : km 6.71 - alt. 2,449 m - Lac de Roburent
  9. 8 : km 9.1 - alt. 2,416 m - Lac de l'Orenaye
  10. S/E : km 13.34 - alt. 1,944 m - 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 66 reviews

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

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

magnificent lake

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NJ05
NJ05

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice hike, with the option of climbing to the SCALETTA pass and descending to 2 other lakes behind ROBURENT.

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Nico4943
Nico4943

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice walk (lakes, views, itinerary) with lots of people.

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MATIC
MATIC

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Magnificent lake 🤩 not too difficult to access
You can go via Lac de l'Oronaye beforehand

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NJ05
NJ05

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,

Arriving at the ROBURENT lake, continue on the track to 2 other lakes, much less frequented...

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Lau Deotto
Lau Deotto

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb hike on a sunny day. Magnificent views of the lakes and the Italian Alps.

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