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Freissinières

Lake Palluel – Lac Faravel loop from Parking d'hiver

Hard

4.9

(32)

303

hikers

Lake Palluel – Lac Faravel loop from Parking d'hiver

09:18

21.9km

1,240m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.09 km for 69 m

After 3.27 km for 910 m

After 17.8 km for 908 m

After 19.8 km for 69 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

4.34 km

Dormillouse - School guesthouse

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The school in the village of Dormillouse, now transformed into a pleasant gîte. Ideal for a stopover in the last alpine village of Ecrins.

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2

5.28 km

Waterfall

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3

9.66 km

Lake Palluel

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Above the mountain village of Dormillouse is the mountain lake Lac Paluel. Further on is another lake: Lac Faravel.

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4

11.4 km

Lac Faravel

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At the end of the summer there is little left of the mountain lake, but shortly after winter (as soon as the paths are passable again) the lake is full of meltwater.

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5

14.3 km

Lake Fangeas

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Pleasant lake in a beautiful setting in the heart of the Parc National des Ecrins, near Dormillouse.

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6

17.5 km

Dormillouse, the mill

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The Dormillouse mill, in excellent condition. In 1834, the village of Dormillouse had 200 people, a mayor and a school.

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21.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

6.79 km

2.06 km

Surfaces

9.70 km

5.10 km

5.09 km

2.06 km

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Friday 9 October

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Comments

September 25, 2025,Activity
Really nice hike, not too technical, great surroundings
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