View of Lac de la Muzelle – Lake Muzelle loop from Le Bourg d'Arud

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View of Lac de la Muzelle – Lake Muzelle loop from Le Bourg d'Arud

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View of Lac de la Muzelle – Lake Muzelle loop from Le Bourg d'Arud

10:51

20.4km

1,700m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: August 27, 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 4.72 km for 2.04 km

After 9.28 km for 4.56 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.75 km

Ascent to the Refuge de la Muzelle

Highlight (Segment) • Other

A bathing lake with easy access for the courageous.

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6.45 km

View of Lac de la Muzelle

Highlight • Lake

After a long ascent you reach this paradisiacal lake. You can camp there, but the communal "Refuge de la Muzelle" offers a more pleasant overnight stay.

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6.63 km

Refuge de la Muzelle

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The refuge is located in the heart of the Écrins park, slightly overlooking the Muzelle lake.
It has a capacity of 70 beds and offers a catering service. You can …

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6.96 km

Lake Muzelle

Highlight • Lake

Magnificent lake, accessible from Venosc, Valsenestre and Lauvitel. You can choose to bivouac on the south shore or sleep at the lake refuge in the north. As for the water …

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9.10 km

Vallon Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This pedestrian pass, located at 2,540 meters above sea level, acts as a belvedere to admire Lake Muzelle on one side and Lake Lauvitel on the other.
The access to …

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14.9 km

Small loud cascade

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Peaceful corner

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15.3 km

Stream Between Lac de Lauvitel and Plan Vianney

Highlight • River

Although Lac de Lauvitel is the largest in the Ecrins PNR, Plan Vianney is nonetheless one of the most beautiful and offers an impressive view of the Valbonnais and Oisans. …

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16.1 km

La Danchère

Highlight • Settlement

At the foot of the summit of Rochail, the small village of La Danchère is ideally positioned on the routes of several GR including the GR 54 Tour de l'Oisans …

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20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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