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Lake Besson – Lac de la Faucille loop from Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine

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Lake Besson – Lac de la Faucille loop from Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine

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Lake Besson – Lac de la Faucille loop from Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine

01:54

6.65km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.02 km

The crossroads

Highlight • Other

1.14 km

Lacs de la Valette

Highlight • Lake

All along the loop a fantastic spectacle overlooking a sea of clouds with a blazing sun despite the 13 degrees. Sumptuous reliefs and horizons to take your breath away.

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1.20 km

Lake view

Highlight • Other

1.63 km

Lake Besson

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Lake located next to Lac Noir, it is the first lake that you will see if you arrive from the parking lot.

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2.64 km

Lac de la Faucille

Highlight • Lake

A nice lake to take a break, have a picnic and admire the landscape by the water.

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3.60 km

Lac de la Faucille

Highlight • Lake

A busy hiking trail in summer. All those lakes and vistas are beautiful.

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3.90 km

Black Lake

Highlight • Lake

Black Lake is located on the wild plateau of the Petits Rousses lakes. It is known for its mirror effect, reflecting the sky and surrounding mountains on its surface.

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4.22 km

Lakes loop

Highlight • Lake

Magnificent panoramic hike on the lakes plateau, at an altitude of 2100 meters, with a view of the Grandes Rousses and the Belledonne massif.

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6.65 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.66 km

1.41 km

447 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.85 km

1.12 km

291 m

218 m

111 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,080 m)

Lowest point (1,990 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

31°C

18°C

69 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Lake Besson – Lac de la Faucille loop from Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine

The crossroads

Lacs de la Valette

Lake view

Lake Besson

Lac de la Faucille

Lac de la Faucille

Black Lake

Lakes loop

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