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Lac de la Sassière – The Sassière stream loop from Barrage du Chevril

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Lac de la Sassière – The Sassière stream loop from Barrage du Chevril

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Lac de la Sassière – The Sassière stream loop from Barrage du Chevril

04:50

12.4km

670m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Réserve naturelle de la Grande Sassière

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Bus stop

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2.57 km

360° view of the Grande Sassière and Lake du Chevril

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2.78 km

Lac

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Even hikers who aren't usually looking for altitude will find something to their liking here. A path runs along the reservoir, offering views of the mist-shrouded peaks. The University of Lyon is conducting studies here on the cute marmots, of which there are countless to admire.

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2.92 km

Lake du Saut

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This very easy hike is suitable for families. The ideal place to see around fifty marmots.

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6.19 km

Lac de la Sassière

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Mountain, nature, calm and peaceful….. what could be better?

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8.47 km

The Sassière stream

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As its name suggests, this charming little stream is located in the Grande Sassière nature reserve, at the foot of the eponymous needle. It connects the Sassière lake and the Saut lake in the magnificent alpine environment of the Tarentaise.

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9.71 km

Saut Hamlet

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It is an old alpine hamlet located a stone's throw from Lac du Saut.

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.37 km

3.65 km

3.64 km

664 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.06 km

3.78 km

1.11 km

917 m

326 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 1 June

12°C

3°C

99 %

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Lac de la Sassière – The Sassière stream loop from Barrage du Chevril

360° view of the Grande Sassière and Lake du Chevril

Lac

Lake du Saut

Lac de la Sassière

The Sassière stream

Saut Hamlet

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