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Lac Lautier walks
Refuge des Souffles - Lac Lautier - Crêtes de Colombes
Visorando Member
10.71 mi
+4,888 ft
-4,892 ft
9h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
Route at the foot of Pic des Souffles and Pic Turbat to discover Lac Lautier and its surroundings.
La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar - Refuge des Souffles
6.40 mi
+4,393 ft
-1,496 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
Thefirst stage begins with a variant ofthe GR® 54 and takes you to the Refuge des Souffles via the Col de Colombes, Lac Lautier and the Col des Clochettes, avoiding the route through Villar-Loubière.
A challenging route with a 1,400-metre climb and steep gradients right from the start. A good way to get your legs going for thefirst stage and a good warm-up for the rest of the route.
The scenery is already exceptional, promising some fabulous stages ahead.
A 13-day grand tour of the Parc des Ecrins via the GR® 54
105.16 mi
+37,625 ft
-39,075 ft
13 days
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
A very challenging 180 km route with 12,000 metres of elevation gain, requiring excellent physical fitness. Stages offering spectacular scenery, steep mountains, passes, wildlife, flora and colours. The most beautifulGR® route we have ever done. We completed the route in August, the ideal time to tackle the most difficult passes, which are likely to be snow-covered early in the season, such as La Muzelle, l’Aup Martin, the Pas de la Cavale, de la Valette, Vallonpierre and de La Vaurze.
A circular tour of Lautier Lake starting at the Cabane du Lautier and the Refuge des Souffles
8.41 mi
+4,449 ft
-4,442 ft
7h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely circular route taking you up to the beautiful Lac du Lautier, in the shade in the morning and partly through the trees. Stunning panoramic views; the climb is steady but takes in varied scenery. Return via the Refuge des Souffles.
Walks near Lac Lautier
Lautier Lake – Villar Loubière
5.36 mi
+259 ft
-4,646 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
This stage takes you from Lac du Lautier to the Villar-Loubière car park, descending the valley along the GR®54. The descent passes through the Bois de Champat and goes past the Lautier Torrent Waterfall before reaching the village.
Refuge des Souffles - Refuge de l'Olan
5.32 mi
+3,061 ft
-1,837 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
A magnificent second stage in a very mineral setting, culminating in the Pas de l'Olan pass.
From the Souffles refuge, continue on theGR® 54 towards Lac Lautier, then the Col des Colombes and finally the Pas de l'Olan (caution: technical passage).
From the pass, admire the landscape before gently descending to the Refuge de l'Olan.
Refuge des Souffles - Le Désert-en-Valjouffrey
6.85 mi
+2,221 ft
-4,491 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
Thesecond stage of this route, which we unfortunately completed in the rain in 6 hours and 10 minutes. We set off from the Refuge des Souffles with a steep climb right from the start up to the Col de la Vaurze. A challenging pass from which the view must be magnificent on a clear day. A descent over slate-covered ground, which is very slippery in wet weather. Numerous landslides. The reward: the Les Arias lodge, where we received a warm welcome.
Villar-Loubière - Refuge des Souffles
2.92 mi
+3,005 ft
-3 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
Efirst stage to warm up your legs before climbing to the Refuge des Souffles.
From Villar-Loubière to La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar via Lac du Lautier
8.29 mi
+4,780 ft
-4,475 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful, varied hike with stunning views and a lake perfect for relaxing. A pleasant climb (a little steep at the start and very end), in the shade (early in the morning) for a good half of the route; a fairly long and difficult descent over scree. A full day's hike. Use the shuttle bus or bring two vehicles.
Villar Loubière – Sebeyras Lakes
5.63 mi
+4,511 ft
-354 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
This first stage takes you along the GRP® Tour du Vieux Chaillol trail, linking Villar-Loubière to the Sebeyras Lakes. The route passes by the Pétarel Lakes, with a gradual climb through the Valgaudémar State Forest.
Les Naizets – Lac du Lautier (via Pic Turbat)
4.81 mi
+4,209 ft
-2,582 ft
5h 55
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
This stage takes you from Les Naizets to Lac du Lautier via the Col de Colombes. The route offers an optional detour to climb Pic Turbat before descending to the campsite by the lake.
Olan Mountain Hut – Clot Mountain Hut (Xavier Blanc)
8.28 mi
+1,152 ft
-4,216 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
A very beautiful third stage, albeit a little long, mainly at the bottom of the valley along the Séveraisse.
Lakes of Sebeyras - Le Lauvet
11.28 mi
+5,371 ft
-6,191 ft
9h 50
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
From the Sebeyras Lakes, the route will first take you to the Col de Pétarel. From there, you will descend towards Saint-Maurice-en-Valgodemar. You will then follow the old transhumance paths to reach the Six Cabanes, then climb the Col de Menoux to Lauvet.
Sebeyras Lakes – Les Prés de Lauplat
7.56 mi
+3,369 ft
-3,970 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
This stage takes you from the Sebeyras Lakes to the Lauplat Meadows via the Col de Pétarel and the Col de la Béranne. The route then descends towards the hamlet of Navette and the Buchardet Waterfall, before a long climb along a more rugged path.