Lac de Puy Vachier – Puy Vachier Lake loop from La Grave
Lac de Puy Vachier – Puy Vachier Lake loop from La Grave
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Lac de Puy Vachier – Puy Vachier Lake loop from La Grave
05:03
11.8km
980m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 15, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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24 m
Dreamlike view of the Meije massif
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544 m
Lac de Puy Vachier
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4.15 km
Pierre Farabo
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5.53 km
Puy Vachier Lake
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5.95 km
Lake Puy Vachier
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11.8 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.63 km
3.06 km
1.63 km
275 m
118 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.12 km
3.29 km
1.61 km
299 m
278 m
169 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,400 m)
Lowest point (1,450 m)
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Weather
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Thursday 16 July
22°C
10°C
57 %
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Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.
Comments
The course, underestimated because it is all downhill, must be tackled with good knees and trained legs. Check the signs carefully to avoid being on the trails dedicated to MTB
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