Please note: this site is located in the heart of a French National Park and is subject to specific regulations. This is an exceptional area, and as such is subject to specific regulations. We invite you to adopt the right reflexes when you come to protect these treasures.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION :
Start: Lake Muzelle
Difference in altitude: 500m
Duration: 3h30
Distance: 8 km
Level : Difficult

TOPO AND MAP :
OBP map n°5 (Oisans au Bout des Pieds)
IGN TOP 25 map n°3336 ET

ROUTE :
From "Lac de la Muzelle". To reach the fork leading to the pass, go around the lake to the right, cross the lawn and reach the start of the path in the scree (signposted Col du Vallon). The ascent path is nearby. [Allow 1h30 from the refuge de la Muzelle]. From the col, you'll have a magnificent view of the surrounding area. Start the descent towards Lac du Lauvitel, keeping to the left. After a long series of switchbacks, you'll reach a characteristic rocky crest, with a fine view over the lake. From here, you have to cross a large ravine on the right (in wet weather, crossing a slab can be dangerous, and crossing the béquet can be impressive). The path climbs up a little (10 mins) before leading to the mountain pastures above the lake (not recommended in wet weather) [allow around 2 hrs for the descent to the lake].

Please note: this description only covers the passage from one lake to the other! For a description of the complete loop, see the “Grand Tour des Lacs Muzelle et Lauvitel” page.

Admission fee : Free of charge

Opening : From 10/06 to 30/09 daily. Depending on weather conditions.

Area : Oisans