Lake Foréant – Col Vieux loop from L'Échalp
Lake Foréant – Col Vieux loop from L'Échalp
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Lake Foréant – Col Vieux loop from L'Échalp
09:59
20.4km
1,450m
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: July 18, 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 9.27 km for 51 m
After 9.78 km for 1.36 km
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
1.69 km
Bouchouse valley
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A truly exceptional valley which deserves to devote a day to it.
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7.34 km
Lake Foréant
Highlight • Lake
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9.55 km
View of La Taillante
Highlight • Other
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10.1 km
Pain de Sucre Summit
Highlight • Summit
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10.1 km
View from Pan di Zucchero to Mont Blanc
Highlight • Viewpoint
10.5 km
View of a beautiful mountain lake 🗻
Highlight • Viewpoint
11.4 km
Col Vieux
Highlight • Mountain Pass
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15.0 km
Lac Egorgéou
Highlight • Lake
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20.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
17.9 km
1.32 km
968 m
123 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
17.2 km
1.76 km
1.25 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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