Lake Fourchu – Lac Noir & Lac de la Veche loop from Ornon

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Lake Fourchu – Lac Noir & Lac de la Veche loop from Ornon

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Lake Fourchu – Lac Noir & Lac de la Veche loop from Ornon

07:01

16.3km

910m

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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.21 km

View of Mont Blanc

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If time allows it

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5.30 km

Taillefer Refuge

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Closed during the winter period

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10.2 km

Lake Fourchu

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The hike to the lake is highly recommended and the view of the mountains and the lake is simply magnificent.

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10.5 km

Magnificent 180° view

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Magnificent 180° view of the Black Lakes and the Huez Valley in the background

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11.1 km

Lac Noir & Lac de la Veche

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Climbed by Ornon to have fewer people

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12.1 km

View from Refuge de Jasse

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Please note that no portion of the refuge is open during the winter period.

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13.3 km

Mountain waterfall with lagoon

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A natural "bathtub" with cool and clear mountain water.
This lagoon offers a place to cool off in hot temperatures.

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

2.76 km

426 m

247 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

2.76 km

817 m

268 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

7°C

60 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

August 9, 2024,Lac Fourchu – Schleife auf der Plateau des Lacs

My daughter and I went hiking to Lac Fourchu today. It was very strenuous (huge climb and heat), but the route and the views of the mountains were breathtaking. Simply amazing. That's why we took a lot of time at each viewpoint. My daughter took hundreds of pictures with her digital camera. She didn't want to leave.😊
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