Lac du Grand Doménon walks

The ascent to the Col de la Pra follows the very busy path to the Refuge de la Pra. From the pass just before the refuge, the path leads towards the Doménon lakes. It joins the spillway of the first lake, the start of this traverse.Although strenuous, the ascent up the western slope, which is well marked with paint and cairns, presents no technical difficulties or exposed sections. The descent down the eastern slope is not as easy to follow, but the route remains clear. The return journey follows the shores of Lac du Grand Doménon and then Lac du Petit Doménon to rejoin the outbound path.

A spectacular hike to the iconic Croix de Belledonne. As well as the most varied alpine landscapes, the numerous stunning lakes along the route and the wonderful encounters you’ll have along the way, the end of this hike offers a breathtaking view of the Vercors, the Chartreuse and the Écrins. Starting at an altitude of 1,100 m and finishing at 2,926 m. Enjoy!

A magnificent hike to the Croix de Belledonne, passing the Boulon waterfalls, Lac Blanc, the Grande Pente snowfield, Lac du Grand Doméon, Lac du Petit Doméon and Lac du Crozet. Incredible scenery, with the chance to spot ibex, chamois and marmots. But please be aware: as the route involves crossing two snowfields, the use of crampons is strongly recommended given the steepness of the slopes.

This route begins with the classic ascent to the Refuge de La Pra. From the refuge, the route takes you off the beaten track into a magnificent high-mountain setting. Head towards Lac David via the western slope of the Grande Lauzière, which offers a beautiful view of the Claret, Longet and Bernard lakes. Shortly afterwards, you look out over Lac David. The path crosses a small pass, descends into a small valley and climbs up a rocky ridge with views of the rugged eastern slope of the Grande Vaudaine. You follow the southern ridge of the Grande Lauzière up to its pass. From there, you can see the route leading to the Pic du Grand Doménon.At the summit, there is a superb view of the Alps. The descent to the Col du Bâton follows its northern ridge. Then, via a scree cone, the route joins the Croix de Belledonne path. You walk alongside the Grand and Petit Doménon lakes to reach the Col de La Pra, from where the ascent path leads back to the car park. This route is reserved for mountaineers in good physical condition.