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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Albertville
Beaufort

Lake Saint-Guérin – Le Grand Mont loop from Barrage de Saint-Guérin

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Mountain hikes & routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Albertville
Beaufort

Lake Saint-Guérin – Le Grand Mont loop from Barrage de Saint-Guérin

Hard

4.0

(2)

8

hikers

Lake Saint-Guérin – Le Grand Mont loop from Barrage de Saint-Guérin

07:48

16.3km

1,150m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.23 km for 4.18 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

30 m

Lake Saint-Guérin

Highlight • Lake

Lac de Saint-Guérin was built in 1961 as part of a hydroelectric complex, which also includes nearby Lac de Roselend and Lac de la Gittaz.

The car parking around the …

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966 m

Lac de Saint-Guérin

Lake

3

1.31 km

Lake Saint-Guérin

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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

1.46 km

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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5

1.50 km

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

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6

5.18 km

Louse Pass

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At 2,119 meters above sea level, the Col de la Louse divides the Beaufortain massif and the Tarentaise valley. It is an essential passage to access the Grand Mont and the Tempête lakes.

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7

8.01 km

Le Grand Mont

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The rocky, moonscape summit of Le Grand Mont, with its distinctive summit cross, can be seen for many miles around. The out-and-back ascent from the village of Arêches is a …

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8

10.5 km

Le Grand Rognioux

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

3.25 km

922 m

364 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

1.59 km

1.59 km

1.29 km

103 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,630 m)

Lowest point (1,550 m)

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