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11,207mi
Distance
6h21m
Duration
1,76mph
Speed
5030ft
Elevation +
4970ft
Elevation -
4797ft
Min altitude
9537ft
Max altitude
Difficult
Level

Les lacs du Malrif

Climbing in the fields
Climbing in the fields
Climbing in the fields
Climbing in the fields
Lac du Grand Laus
Lac du Grand Laus
Lac du Petit Laus
Lac du Petit Laus
Lake Mezan
Lake Mezan
Lac du Grand Laus
Lac du Grand Laus
Lac du Grand Laus from the Col du Malrif pass
Lac du Grand Laus from the Col du Malrif pass
View north from Col du Malrif
View north from Col du Malrif

Route details

Explore this hiking route of 11,207mi starting from Aiguilles, Hautes-Alpes. The hike is a loop and returns to the starting point. This hike is rated as difficult, plan for about 6h21m to complete it. The route has a positive elevation gain of 5030ft and a negative elevation loss of 4970ft.

Description of the route by the creator

From the parking lot at the bottom of the village of L'Aiguille, follow the signs up to Lacs du Grand and Petit Lauss. The 2 lakes are close together, and it is possible to extend the hike via the Col de Malrif and Pic de Malrif. They are easily accessible from the lakes. It just adds to the climb. The hike presents no particular difficulties apart from the length and height difference.

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Route profile

5030ft
Elevation +
4970ft
Elevation -
4797ft
Min altitude
9537ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Route starting point: 735 Boulevard Des Dames, 05470 Aiguilles, France

GPS coordinates of the starting point: 44.78084, 6.8689 / 44°46'51'' N, 6°52'8'' E