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Lac de Saint-Guérin – Lake Saint-Guérin loop from Barrage de Saint-Guérin

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Lac de Saint-Guérin – Lake Saint-Guérin loop from Barrage de Saint-Guérin

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Lac de Saint-Guérin – Lake Saint-Guérin loop from Barrage de Saint-Guérin

05:08

12.4km

670m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

605 m

Lac de Saint-Guérin

Highlight • Lake

Kayaks and SUPs can be lowered into the water here. Water sports are reserved for customers of the "Mountain SUP" company. Own boats are forbidden.

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966 m

Lac de Saint-Guérin

Lake

3

1.31 km

Lake Saint-Guérin

Highlight • Other

Lake Saint-Guérin is a dam lake. Its turquoise waters and the wild setting in which it is located make it a popular place for hikers of all ages.

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4

1.35 km

Suspension Bridge Over the Turquoise Lake

Highlight • Bridge

Very beautiful view of the lake from the bridge, especially from its southern end.

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5

1.46 km

Himalayan footbridge of Lac de Saint-Guérin

Highlight • Bridge

The Himalayan suspension footbridge that crosses the gorge at the southeastern tip of Lac de Saint-Guérin is a truly spectacular site. Spanning the turquoise waters of the lake between its …

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6

1.50 km

View of Lac de Saint-Guérin from the Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The western shore of Lac Saint Guérin is officially off-limits for the public. Rule flouted daily.

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7

1.85 km

View of Lac de Saint-Guérin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Magnificent site: the lake of Saint-Guérin is worth the detour. It is a starting point for several day hikes: the lakes of the Tempête via the col de la Louze, towards the lake of the Fairies.

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8

4.29 km

Sous le col de la Louze

Highlight • Other

Where the summit of Mont Blanc begins to appear.

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5.18 km

Col de la Louze

Mountain Pass

10

6.13 km

Viewpoint overlooking Lac de la Tempête

Highlight • Natural Monument

In the spring, watch out for the snow, good walking shoes and in the summer, herd protection dogs.

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B

12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.72 km

3.25 km

922 m

364 m

118 m

Surfaces

7.72 km

1.55 km

1.48 km

1.29 km

223 m

118 m

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Lowest point (1,550 m)

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Friday 9 October

5°C

1°C

85 %

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