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View of Lac de la Muzelle – Refuge de la Muzelle loop from Le Bourg d'Arud

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

View of Lac de la Muzelle – Refuge de la Muzelle loop from Le Bourg d'Arud

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View of Lac de la Muzelle – Refuge de la Muzelle loop from Le Bourg d'Arud

10:37

19.1km

1,710m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.67 km for 5.51 km

After 12.0 km for 2.22 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

284 m

Bridge over the river

Highlight • Bridge

The river was very low and could have been walked across just not today!

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2

338 m

Le Vénéon

Highlight • River

One of the most magnificent torrents in the Alps... with its turquoise waters, its impetuous character and its stock farios for unforgettable fishing trips...

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3

4.13 km

Lanchâtra Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Be careful! The bridge is not there anymore due to the flooding of 2024. We had to turn back and go the other way around to see the waterfall and turn back again to go to the starting point

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4

4.98 km

Village of Lanchatrâ

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful little village called Lanchâtra.

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5

11.8 km

View of Lac de la Muzelle

Highlight • Lake

After a long ascent you reach this paradisiacal lake. You can camp there, but the communal "Refuge de la Muzelle" offers a more pleasant overnight stay.

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6

12.0 km

Refuge de la Muzelle

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The refuge is located in the heart of the Écrins park, slightly overlooking the Muzelle lake.
It has a capacity of 70 beds and offers a catering service. You can …

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7

12.1 km

Ascent to the Refuge de la Muzelle

Highlight (Segment) • Other

A bathing lake with easy access for the courageous.

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8

17.5 km

Cascade de la Muzelle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very pretty waterfall and easy to access from Venosc, for an easy walk or before going up to La Muzelle.
For more advice, don't hesitate to follow us on Instagram or Komoot @chouchou_team

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19.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

1.47 km

648 m

583 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

3.75 km

1.84 km

1.29 km

157 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 18 October

13°C

2°C

6 %

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