Short circular around Lac des Perches

A family walk with a quick descent to Lac des Perches but a more gradual return to the starting point at Rouge Gazon.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.27 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 252 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 243 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,202 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 984 m

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Description of the walk

Park next to the Auberge du Rouge Gazon (to the left of the inn).

(S/E) Take the blue rectangle trail that leads to Lac des Perches. The estimated time is 30 minutes. It takes 20 minutes for adults who are used to descents. With children, be careful as you are walking along fairly steep slopes. If you fall, the climb back up can be very long and difficult.

Arrive at Col des Perches.

(1) Continue straight ahead and follow the same markings to the lake, which you can already see through the trees. The descent is winding and quite steep. You will arrive directly at the lake, but I recommend continuing along the lake to the small dam, where you can take some time for a picnic or a snack.

(2) Continue along the same path heading south.

(3) Along the way, pass by Rocher du Corbeau, which offers a lovely view. Continue to Chaume, which also offers a beautiful view.

(4) Before leaving the stubble field, take the path marked with blue-white-blue rectangles on your right.

(5) Pass close to the Chalet de Haute Bers on your left and a few metres further on, you will come to a spring where you can refresh yourself. Continue along the path in the same direction and reach the ridge.

Switch back to the north-west slope and enjoy the beautiful view. Descend towards the starting point, passing to the left of the first copse of trees and onto the ski slopes.

Return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,092 m - Parking next to the Auberge du Rouge Gazon
  2. 1 : km 0.99 - alt. 1,072 m - Col des Perches
  3. 2 : km 1.37 - alt. 984 m - Dam - Lac des Perches
  4. 3 : km 1.74 - alt. 1,025 m - Rocher du Corbeau
  5. 4 : km 2.51 - alt. 1,082 m - Chaume, turn right - Haute Bers
  6. 5 : km 2.92 - alt. 1,126 m - Chalet de Haute Bers
  7. S/E : km 4.27 - alt. 1,093 m - Parking next to the Auberge du Rouge Gazon

Worth a visit

You can climb up to the Tête des Perches for a panoramic view of the hike.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 11906211

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice walk. Trail accessible with children aged 8 and 5. With a picnic break at the refuge. 👍

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Wisigoth
Wisigoth

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route, parish specific to Brittany, with magnificent scenery. Good signage, except at the end (fog and rain). Difficulty level and travel time may be underestimated.

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Magali_J88
Magali_J88

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike with a good descent at the start to Lac des Perches, then a gradual climb, although it gets a little steep at times. The lake is beautiful, and I recommend taking a detour to admire the view of the lake between the last point and the finish (turn right when you reach the slopes and there are two possible viewpoints on the right at the top of the climb).

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LaRuhaut
LaRuhaut

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant route – slightly challenging descent to the lake and pleasant climb back up through the undergrowth.

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Juliette B
Juliette B

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did the hike in the opposite direction. The section between 1 and 2 is indeed very steep, and seemed less difficult going up than down (some sections are equipped with cables). We extended the hike by descending to the Neuweiher lakes from Haute-Bers. From point 1 at the Col des Perches, following the red rectangle GR, you arrive in 5 minutes at a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the lake; it is narrow and a little dangerous but well worth it.
A magnificent hike with varied landscapes.

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randokarine
randokarine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2023
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, though quite physically demanding, especially in the late September heat, for the climb up from Lac des Perches. Magnificent views, especially from La Chaume and the Hautes Bers refuge, where we saw the Swiss Alps clearly for the first time during our walks. Don't miss the short detour between 5 and 6 to the rocky summit of Tête des Perches, where the view is spectacular with the lake below and the Swiss Alps above.

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matt068
matt068
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant half-day walk.

It is best to take the blue rectangle trail, which, even though it is downhill, is a little tricky due to the numerous roots and stones.

Good walking boots are therefore essential. Avoid taking very young children on this walk.


On the way back, above Rouge Gazon, you can leave the blue and white rectangle trail and follow a ski trail towards the ski lifts. This leads to the Col des Perches, where you can enjoy a magnificent view of Lake Perches below. There is a table and bench where you can stop for a picnic.

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rijhaer
rijhaer
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Good basic route, with a few possible variations, allowing access to other viewpoints over the lake and/or valleys.
Deserted trail at the end of March outside of school holidays.

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gillestruchot@sfr.fr
gillestruchot@sfr.fr

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

My grandchildren (aged 7, 9 and 11) were delighted, with some rock climbing and magnificent scenery.

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katiorek
katiorek

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant short hike today, 23 February, taking 1 hour and 40 minutes excluding breaks...
Be careful, there is still quite a bit of snow on the path, which is slippery in places and still littered with branches from the recent gales...
Nevertheless, no particular difficulties... The atmosphere of the Haute Bers is fantastic and invites contemplation (a short break in the sun was particularly appreciated).
The Lac des Perches, still frozen, is beautiful and well worth the effort to get there...
Definitely worth doing again.

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