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9.522mi
Distance
3h29m
Duration
+2720ft
Elevation gain
-2723ft
Elevation loss
Hard
Level

Lacs Lacroix depuis Ristolas

Ascent to the lakes
Ascent to the lakes
The great Lac Lacroix
The great Lac Lacroix
Little Lac Lacroix
Little Lac Lacroix
Lac Lacroix at sunset
Lac Lacroix at sunset

Route details

2.73mph
Speed
1598 kcal
Calories burned
10.8%
Avg grade
Loop trail
Route type
5328ft
Min altitude
7933ft
Max altitude
Technicity: Technical Steep climb

This hiking trail covers 9.522mi starting from Abriès-Ristolas, Hautes-Alpes. The hike is a loop trail and returns to the trailhead. This hike is rated as hard, plan for about 3h29m to complete it. The route has an elevation gain of 2720ft and an elevation loss of 2723ft.

Description of the route by the creator

Park in the Ristolas village parking lot. Climb to the top of the village to reach the wide path leading to the lakes. Shortly before reaching the lakes, take the path to the right (well signposted) to reach the 2 lakes.

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Route profile

2720ft
Elevation gain
2723ft
Elevation loss
5328ft
Min altitude
7933ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Trailhead: Chemin Des Ayres, 05460 Abriès-Ristolas, France

GPS coordinates of the trailhead: 44.77199, 6.95746 / 44°46'19'' N, 6°57'26'' E

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Safety Notice

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