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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

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Lower Lakes loop from l'Alpette

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Grenoble

Lower Lakes loop from l'Alpette

Moderate

4.6

(70)

410

hikers

Lower Lakes loop from l'Alpette

02:01

6.85km

160m

Hiking

Easily accessible by the Alpette cable car, this family-friendly loop immerses you in the heart of the Lacs des Petites Rousses plateau, more commonly known as the Plateau des Lacs inférieurs. This natural area is a national heritage site.

Between open mountain pastures, peat bogs, and carpets of blueberry bushes,…

by Oz 3300

Last updated: July 9, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Cable Car

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70 m

L'Alpette

Highlight • Rest Area

The Alpette cable car takes you to an altitude of 2,000 meters on the Plateau des Lacs where many hikes, whether on foot or by bike, start.
You can also find restrooms and high-altitude restaurants for a panoramic break.

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108 m

Lake Carrelet

Highlight • Lake

Lake Carrelet is located immediately below the Alpette-Rousses cable car. If you'd like to enjoy the view in complete relaxation, the Auberge de l'Alpette, located a little higher up, offers a wonderful break.

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666 m

View of Lake Lamat

Highlight • Lake

Located on the Lower Lakes Plateau, Lake Lamat rises to an altitude of 2,084 meters. Smaller than its neighbors, it nonetheless retains its charm. From the trail, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the lake.

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2.88 km

Lake Besson

Highlight • Lake

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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3.78 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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4.91 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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6.85 km

End point

Cable Car

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.33 km

949 m

499 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.38 km

665 m

396 m

333 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,100 m)

Lowest point (2,010 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

18°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

June 25, 2025

Easily accessible by the Alpette cable car, this family-friendly loop immerses you in the heart of the Lacs des Petites Rousses plateau, more commonly known as the Plateau des Lacs inférieurs. This natural area is a national heritage site.
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Between open mountain pastures, peat bogs, and carpets of blueberry

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L'Alpette

Lake Carrelet

View of Lake Lamat

Lake Besson

Black Lake

Lac de la Faucille

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