Ruisseau de la Pisse – Mirror Lake loop from Massif d'Escreins

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Ceillac

Ruisseau de la Pisse – Mirror Lake loop from Massif d'Escreins

Hard

4.8

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395

hikers

Ruisseau de la Pisse – Mirror Lake loop from Massif d'Escreins

04:06

8.62km

570m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 26, 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 1.21 km for 1.41 km

After 2.87 km for 393 m

After 5.74 km for 390 m

After 6.38 km for 1.41 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

106 m

Wooden Sculptures in Parc Naturel Régional du Queyras

Highlight • Structure

518 m

Ruisseau de la Pisse

Highlight • River

The Pisse stream is a pretty torrent in the Queyras massif. The path that goes down into the Mélézet valley allows you to see it up close.

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3.21 km

Mirror Lake

Highlight • Lake

Pretty mountain lake located at 2,214 meters above sea level and surrounded by larches.

This is the lake where the mountains are reflected, at the foot of the GR5.

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4.09 km

Magnificent view of the lake

Highlight • Other

Superb view of the lake, ideal for a nice picnic

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8.20 km

Cascade de la Pisse

Highlight • Waterfall

Great in winter.

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8.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.51 km

977 m

863 m

148 m

127 m

Surfaces

5.66 km

1.83 km

739 m

180 m

146 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,250 m)

Lowest point (1,680 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

3°C

16 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

June 28, 2025,Ceillac: Le Lac Miroir.

With this scorching heat, even when you're climbing a little higher, it's still quite warm.
Fortunately, the scenery and the advantage of scrambling under the larches maintain all the charm of this very pretty corner of Queyras. The slope is steep, but the reward is at the end.

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