Lake Fourchu – Lake Fourchu loop from Ornon

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Lake Fourchu – Lake Fourchu loop from Ornon

Hard

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Lake Fourchu – Lake Fourchu loop from Ornon

05:39

12.1km

820m

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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.86 km

Mountain waterfall with lagoon

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A natural "bathtub" with cool and clear mountain water.
This lagoon offers a place to cool off in hot temperatures.

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4.02 km

View from Refuge de Jasse

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Please note that no portion of the refuge is open during the winter period.

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5.46 km

Lake Fourchu

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A regular visit for locals from Grenoble, the grassy plateaus give way to rocky peaks and what is essentially very welcoming Scottish moorland can feel more alpine due to views …

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6.57 km

Lake Fourchu

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The hike to the lake is highly recommended and the view of the mountains and the lake is simply magnificent.

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7.08 km

Lac Noir & Lac de la Veche

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Climbed by Ornon to have fewer people

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.61 km

1.87 km

459 m

208 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.61 km

1.87 km

459 m

215 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 17 October

14°C

6°C

94 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

August 9, 2024,Lac Fourchu – Schleife auf der Plateau des Lacs

My daughter and I went hiking to Lac Fourchu today. It was very strenuous (huge climb and heat), but the route and the views of the mountains were breathtaking. Simply amazing. That's why we took a lot of time at each viewpoint. My daughter took hundreds of pictures with her digital camera. She didn't want to leave.😊
The highest point …

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