Waterfall Near Lac de Lauzon – Lake Lauzon loop from Réserve naturelle de la haute vallée de la Séveraisse

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La Chapelle-En-Valgaudémar

Waterfall Near Lac de Lauzon – Lake Lauzon loop from Réserve naturelle de la haute vallée de la Séveraisse

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Waterfall Near Lac de Lauzon – Lake Lauzon loop from Réserve naturelle de la haute vallée de la Séveraisse

05:43

13.9km

910m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Écrins (cœur)

Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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675 m

Bridal Veil Waterfall

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Like a bridal veil, the waterfall is revealed around a bend

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816 m

Gioberney Refuge

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Nestled at an altitude of 1,650 meters, the Gioberney refuge is located at the end of the Valgaudemar valley. Its parking lot is often popular with hikers during peak season. …

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853 m

Gioberney Waterfall

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The road that runs along the Séveraise valley is about 25km with about 800m of elevation gain. The road to Gioberney is quite quiet as it is a dead end. …

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4.05 km

Waterfall Near Lac de Lauzon

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Before you reach Lake Lauzon, you have a view of these beautiful waterfalls. Definitely worth a photo stop.

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4.22 km

Lake Lauzon

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Magical place in the Parc des Ecrins. Accessible via a well-maintained mountain path. Absolutely worth it!

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7.75 km

The refuge has a magnificent view and provides a very warm welcome. Perfect for lunch and to stock up on fresh water.

There are clean toilets inside. Solar chargers for the phone are available outside (for a fee).

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10.1 km

Shelter under a large rock

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This small shelter was built of stones under a huge rock and is closed by a door. It is not locked so you can enter and take shelter in bad weather, being respectful of what is there.

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13.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.29 km

5.99 km

368 m

112 m

100 m

Surfaces

7.32 km

5.84 km

468 m

118 m

112 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,430 m)

Lowest point (1,570 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

8°C

-1°C

13 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

August 13, 2023,Valgaudemar : refuge du Pigonnier, lac Bleu et lac du Lauzon ♥️🇫🇷

The Valgaudemar keeps its promises again today with a beautiful day although very very hot! Fortunately, torrents are encountered frequently and allow you to wet your cap and cool off, and I was able to recharge in water at the source of the Pigonnier refuge... The footbridge of the first torrent having been swept away, a good foot bath freezing …

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