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Lake Lauvitel – Vallon Pass loop from La Danchère

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Lake Lauvitel – Vallon Pass loop from La Danchère

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Lake Lauvitel – Vallon Pass loop from La Danchère

09:35

16.2km

1,570m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

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 4.06 km for 9.10 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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159 m

Old bread oven

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At the start

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1.21 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. This small river located between the Lauvitel and the Plan Vianney will offer you a sweet moment of relaxation while listening to its flow.

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3.90 km

Lake Lauvitel

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It is here, in the heart of the Ecrins National Park, that the largest lake in the park, Lauvitel Lake, is deployed. The climb to the Lake requires a good hour and a half of walking and climbing through the forests and undergrowth, but at the top, the spectacle is revealed before your eyes.

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5.90 km

View of Lake Lauvitel

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8.43 km

Vallon Pass

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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 the pass is quite challenging with beautiful rocky and steep switchbacks. Be careful in case of rain.

This crossing point of the GR 54 is essential.

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10.6 km

Drinking spring water

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Perfect for filling up with water

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14.3 km

Small loud cascade

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Peaceful corner

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15.5 km

La Danchère

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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 and Ecrins. The view of the Rochail is perfect there! This summit is home to two glaciers, that of Rochail and the Rampant glacier. La Danchère has several guest rooms.

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16.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

587 m

261 m

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.16 km

6.10 km

814 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,520 m)

Lowest point (980 m)

Weather

Tuesday 28 July

29°C

16°C

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Lake Lauvitel – Vallon Pass loop from La Danchère

Old bread oven

Stream Between Lac de Lauvitel and Plan Vianney

Lake Lauvitel

View of Lake Lauvitel

Vallon Pass

Drinking spring water

Small loud cascade

La Danchère

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