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14.296mi
Distance
9h42m
Duration
+6578ft
Elevation gain
-6519ft
Elevation loss
Strenuous
Level

Tour des lacs des 7 Laux depuis Fond de France

First part of the tree trail
First part of the tree trail
First part of the tree trail
First part of the tree trail
The difficulty and climb begin after the forest
The difficulty and climb begin after the forest
Lake Cottepens
Lake Cottepens
Lac de la Belle Étoile
Lac de la Belle Étoile
Lac de la Ratoune
Lac de la Ratoune
View from the Belle Étoile peak
View from the Belle Étoile peak
White lake with an island in the middle, ideal for camping
White lake with an island in the middle, ideal for camping
View from the Belle Étoile peak towards Lac du Bourget
View from the Belle Étoile peak towards Lac du Bourget
Lac de la Ratoune
Lac de la Ratoune
Lac de la Ratoune
Lac de la Ratoune

Route details

1.47mph
Speed
4669 kcal
Calories burned
17.4%
Avg grade
Loop trail
Route type
3491ft
Min altitude
8914ft
Max altitude
High altitude Steep climb

This hiking trail covers 14.296mi starting from Le Haut-Bréda, Isère. The hike is a loop trail and returns to the trailhead. This hike is rated as strenuous, plan for about 9h42m to complete it. The route has an elevation gain of 6578ft and an elevation loss of 6519ft.

Description of the route by the creator

Park in the hikers' parking lot. Follow the signs up to the 7 Laux refuge. The path is well signposted. If you wish, you can walk around the various lakes. However, the gradient is too steep to see all the lakes. In particular, to reach Lac Belle Étoile and then the peak, you'll have to go through a lot of scree. Once you've reached the Belle Étoile peak, take the path down to the village of Le Pleynet and then the parking lot.

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Route profile

6578ft
Elevation gain
6519ft
Elevation loss
3491ft
Min altitude
8914ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Trailhead: 1189 Route Du Haut-Bréda, 38580 Le Haut-Bréda, France

GPS coordinates of the trailhead: 45.28281, 6.07494 / 45°16'58'' N, 6°4'29'' E

Caution: May Cross Private Property

This route may pass through or near private property. Always respect posted signs, obtain permission where required, and follow local trespassing laws. MapPlanner does not guarantee public access along any route.

Safety Notice

Trail and road conditions may change without notice due to weather, construction, or other factors. Always verify current conditions before heading out. You are responsible for your own safety — follow local signage, obey traffic laws, and use your best judgment on the trail.