Upper lakes
A unique hiking tour, perched on the balcony of the Upper Lakes at 2800m altitude. Ideal for discovering glacial lakes.
An essential mountain hike during your summer stay! This circuit, easily accessible with the gondolas, will make you discover the wonders of the Massif des Grandes Rousses. In this mineral and wild landscape, let yourself be absorbed by the unique atmosphere of this vast & natural plateau. At the start of the hike, enjoy the view of the Lac Blanc!
Possibility of a stop at noon at Refuge de la Fare. Departure from Lac de la Fare, follow the trail OBP No. 262 to l'Alpette.
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS :
Start: DMC2 2700m (take a pedestrian pass)
Distance: 7km
Altitude difference: about 200m
Duration: 2.5 hours
Maximum altitude: 2800m
Markup accuracy: From Oz Station, take the Poutran gondola up to 2100m, then the DMC2 up to 2700m. Follow trail 263 through Lac du Milieu to Lac de la Fare. Retrace your steps to the Lac Blanc, descent by the lifts: DMC2 + Poutran or TPH2 2800m + Alpette.
INTERESTS: Glacial lakes, fauna, flora, views of the Massif de la Muzelle, Belledonne, Taillefer
TO KNOW: These lakes resulting from the glacial digging have been cleared only for a few centuries. It is for this reason that the vegetation is rare, the soil being poor and not very thick.
En pratique
- Acceptés
Publics
- Children,
- Level bue - Medium,
- For beginners / novice
Animaux acceptés
- Acceptés
Conditions d'accueil des animaux
- Please keep your dogs on a leash so as not to disturb the wildlife.
Services
- Pets welcome
Équipements
- Car park
Nature du terrain
- Rock,
- Stone,
- Ground,
- Not suitable for strollers
Informations complémentaires
Tourisme adapté
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
Langues parlées
- English,
- French
Langues documentation
- English,
- French
Durée moyenne d'une visite groupée
- 150h
Ouvertures
From 15/06 to 30/09.
Périodes
- Summer,
- Spring
Tarifs
Free access.
A voir aussi
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Le Bessey from le Plan du Cerf
Lieu : Oz-en-Oisans
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Lower lakes
Lieu : Oz-en-Oisans
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Roubier Waterfall
Lieu : Oz-en-Oisans
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La Fare Mountain Hut from Oz resort
Lieu : Oz-en-Oisans
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La Boucle des Lacs
Lieu : Oz-en-Oisans
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L'Alpette, Lake Carrelet loop
Lieu : Oz-en-Oisans
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La Fare mountain hut
Lieu : Oz-en-Oisans
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Circuit des Sangliers
Lieu : Oz-en-Oisans
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Oz-Allemond via the ascent to Oz
Lieu : Oz-en-Oisans
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La Fare mountain hut
Lieu : Oz-en-Oisans
S'y rendre
Latitude : 45.127846
Longitude : 6.070756
Altitude : 2800
38114 Oz-en-Oisans
S'y rendre
Access via the Eau d'Olle Express cable car from the village of Allemond.
By the Alpette cable car from Oz / By the Poutran cable car from Oz.
By the DMC 2 cable car from Alpe d'Huez.
By the Dôme des Rousses cable car from the Alpette plateau.
Information mise à jour le 15/05/2024
par Office de Tourisme d'Oz 3300
