Lac du Crozet

A pretty lake in a rocky landscape, overlooking the Grésivaudan valley. From the lake, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of the Chartreuse mountains.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.30 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 684 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 684 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,984 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,364 m

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Description of the walk

Park at the Pré Raymond car park, which is accessible to all vehicles via Revel and Freydières. This car park is located after the Granges de Freydière. Please note that from the Quatre Chemins car park, the road is no longer paved (approximately 1 km). CAUTION: The forest path leading to the car park has become very rough, with a tricky section. For cars with low clearance, it is best to park at the end of the paved road and walk to the starting point (information provided by a visitor).

(S/E) The start of the hike is at the end of the car park.
Take the wide path on the right (south; sign indicating: Lac du Crozet, Refuge de la Pra). Continue south-southeast on this path, following the signs.

(1) At a fork, continue south (right).

(2) When you reach a fork, take the left (white and redGR®®549Amarkings). The path narrows and winds its way up through the forest. Follow this path until you arrive below Lac du Crozet, at the penstock.

(3) Just before arriving above the waterfall, take the trail on the left. This will take you to the best side of the lake.

(4) From the lake, return by the same route to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,364 m - "Pré Raymond" car park
  2. 1 : km 0.93 - alt. 1,507 m - Fork
  3. 2 : km 1.15 - alt. 1,561 m - Take the small path on the left.
  4. 3 : km 4.45 - alt. 1,940 m - Turn left
  5. 4 : km 4.83 - alt. 1,984 m - Lac du Crozet
  6. S/E : km 9.3 - alt. 1,364 m - "Pré Raymond" car park

Notes

Additional information (suggested by hiker XavierEnMarche):
Once you reach Lac du Crozet, you can continue to Lac du Loup and climb a hill from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of this second lake. Stay on the right bank of Lac du Crozet (i.e. on your left as you arrive) and, at the first fork (large rock), follow theGR®®549to the left (white and red markings). The path then climbs quite steeply over scree. Cross the valley floor in a magnificent rocky landscape, continuing to followthe GR®® as it winds gently upwards. On a flat section, there is a splendid view of Lac du Loup. Finish the climb on a steep slope for 20 minutes. Then retrace your steps back to Lac du Crozet.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 76 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
FS38h
FS38h

A lovely 1 hour 20 minute walk to reach the lake, which is magnificent 😉👍

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FS38h
FS38h

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We parked in the upper car park, where the last 1 km or so is a track in poor condition.
We set off with our headlamps on 🔦🌒 and arrived at the lake 1 hour and 20 minutes later.
The climb begins with a track and hairpin bends through a forest that is not particularly interesting.
Once out of this section, you are rewarded with an unobstructed view of Grenoble below.
The arrival at the lake is superb 😃👍.
A beautiful, very popular walk

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Delapente
Delapente

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Lots of people: car park at the start is packed!
Best to do this hike during the week. Avoid Sundays!

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User 13368189

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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rabinovitch
rabinovitch

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy hike to a truly beautiful lake. Thank you.

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Banks12
Banks12

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

very nice parish-specific to Brittany walk with my dog. Beautiful view, I recommend it.

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User 10524772

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A wonderful discovery, easy to follow!

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3617672
3617672

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

this was the first time we used this route to get to Le Fourchu, and it was a wonderful discovery

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Wingardium
Wingardium
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

As the previous hiker wrote, it's a highway where you encounter a motley crowd, some better equipped than others, some more polite than others, and some more respectful than others! So, if you don't like crowds, it's best to go during the week and outside of holiday periods!
The lake is a natural lake enhanced by a small dam to increase the water volume. There is a penstock before you reach the lake.
Very beautiful hike, well-marked (stony) trail with signs at every intersection. Numerous picnic areas, beautiful views of the Haut-Grésivaudan valley and the Chartreuse mountains.
I started from the car park at the end of the tarmac road (hairpin bend) and extended the hike to the Col de la Pra with a return trip to the Pra refuge (a total of 1,100 metres of elevation gain and 15 kilometres).

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User 17956527

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

For those who don't like crowds, it's best to leave between 6 and 7 a.m. From 10 a.m. onwards, it's like driving on the motorway.

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User 22827161
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

It's a very beautiful hike and a lovely lake. I highly recommend it.

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User 6809300

The forest track leading to the car park is very bumpy, with a tricky passage for cars that are a little low. A lot of people park up front, at the end of the tarmac road. So be careful

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sempervivum
sempervivum

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Bad piste at the end, there are car parks upstream, which can be saturated. One of the must-dos in the Belledonne, and therefore popular with ski tourers. Hike done with crampons due to icy snow (north-facing ascent). A thoughtless person crossed the frozen lake! I recommend the extension to the Col de La Pra, which offers beautiful views.

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Anibac
Anibac

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This is a classic hike for the Grenoble area, so it's quite popular, but it was chosen for this first snowfall because it was safe. As magnificent as ever.
Before arriving at the lake, don't miss the path on the left that will take you to the overhang for the best view, otherwise you'll arrive on the right of the dam. Careless hikers cross the dam.

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Le Dge 38
Le Dge 38

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Super hike, but beware of the difference in altitude when not made for people without physical conditions.
The finish at the lake is a magnificent spot for a little picnic 👌

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