Lake Oronaye – Lac de l'Orrenaye loop from Col de Larche / Colle della Maddalena

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Lake Oronaye – Lac de l'Orrenaye loop from Col de Larche / Colle della Maddalena

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Lake Oronaye – Lac de l'Orrenaye loop from Col de Larche / Colle della Maddalena

04:47

13.9km

600m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

22 m

Col de Larche

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The Col de Larche, located on the border between France and Italy, is an emblematic mountain passage in the Alps. With its 1,996 meters of altitude, it offers breathtaking panoramas …

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100 m

Rifugio Della Pace

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At the Maddalena hill, at the border crossing between Italy and France, it is possible to take a break for refreshment in this refuge. Many beautiful walks start from here.

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2.54 km

Vallon de l'Orrenaye

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Valley full of beautiful peaks crossed by the Orrenaye stream

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4.26 km

Lake L'Orrenaye

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A beautiful lake before arriving at the magnificent Roburent lake 🇮🇹

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4.69 km

Lake Oronaye

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Lake Oronaye is beautiful and has wonderful color variations, depending on which side you look at it from.

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5.10 km

Lac de l'Orrenaye

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Viewpoint on Lac de l'Orrenaye

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5.62 km

Col de Ruburent

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The hill between Lac de l'Oronaye and Lake Superior of Roburent

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7.04 km

Ruins

7.69 km

Lago Superiore di Roburent

Lake

8.36 km

Roburent Lakes

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This hill is an immense grassy area surrounded by mountains. It connects Colle della Maddalena to the marvelous lakes of Roburent.

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

3.78 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.90 km

3.78 km

271 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

2°C

-3°C

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Comments

August 11, 2024,Laghi di Roburent

It is a perfect route with children and always very windy. Ideal temperature even in August!

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July 23, 2024,Lac de l'Oronaye et col de Roburent

Breathtaking. France-Piedmont border. GR 69. Recommended for those who enjoy immersion in the high mountains: impressive peaks, mountain lakes, Vautours and Marmots...

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