Lac de Pramol from Col d'Albanne

A short family walk from the Col d'Albanne to the pretty Pramol Lake.

This route is not particularly difficult and runs almost exclusively through the forest. It can be enjoyed alone or in a group.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.60 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 128 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 128 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,740 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,633 m

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Description of the walk

When you arrive at the pass, you can park right next to the start, on a gravel plateau.

(S/E) With your back to the road, walk up the path to a small wooden bench.

(1) Take the path on the left and continue along the path until you see the road.

(2) Cross the D81 carefully and take the path up to the left. Continue straight ahead, then turn left onto the path going uphill at the intersection.

(3) Continue straight ahead on the path that climbs into the forest. Cross a road and find the path that leads to Lake Pramol.

(4) Enjoy the lake and its surroundings, then follow the same route back to Col d'Albanne (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,651 m - Parking at - Col d'Albanne
  2. 1 : km 0.05 - alt. 1,656 m - The wooden bench
  3. 2 : km 0.4 - alt. 1,638 m - Crossing the road
  4. 3 : km 1.33 - alt. 1,672 m - Intersection
  5. 4 : km 1.8 - alt. 1,729 m - Lac de Pramol
  6. S/E : km 3.6 - alt. 1,651 m - Parking at - Col d'Albanne

Notes

Wear good walking shoes and bring water so you don't get into difficulty during your walk.

Worth a visit

You can walk around the lake via a pretty wooden bridge or go to the Karellis resort by taking the green lake trail (add about 30 minutes of walking).

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