Lake Brouffier – Le Louvet loop from La Morte

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Lake Brouffier – Le Louvet loop from La Morte

Hard

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150

hikers

Lake Brouffier – Le Louvet loop from La Morte

04:54

10.2km

770m

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: August 10, 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 2.41 km for 2.46 km

After 5.62 km for 792 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

576 m

Start of Via Ferrata de la Cascade

Highlight • Climb

The via Ferrata starts to the right of the waterfall, highly recommended. What a cool view! You can rent climbing gear at 2 “shops” in la Morte. We got our …

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2.26 km

Lake Prévourey

Highlight • Lake

Hike from the "waterfall", climb in the forest then following the return path of the via ferrata.
Attention passages require to put the hands, cables.

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4.57 km

Lake Brouffier

Highlight • Lake

At the heart of the Oisans massif is Lake Brouffier, a high-altitude jewel in Isère. Its shimmering waters reflect the surrounding peaks.

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5.83 km

Viewpoint

8.18 km

Le Louvet

Highlight • Other

Hut refuge, with a table and stove to spend the night.

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8.75 km

The Belvedere of Alpe du Grand Serre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ski resort in winter and mountain biking in summer.
Downhill skiing
Cross-country skiing
Mountain biking
Hiking
Lake for swimming

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.56 km

2.08 km

1.55 km

879 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.28 km

2.63 km

2.62 km

654 m

554 m

325 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,130 m)

Lowest point (1,350 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

4°C

52 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 19, 2025,Lac du Brouffier

Scouting for an upcoming hike with the Les Jonquilles de Claix club, a lovely walk to Lake Bouffrier at an altitude of 2,115m.
It was cool up there.
A fairly steep climb on an alpine trail, a picnic break, and a descent, first in the sun on the Bouffrier ridge, then through the forest. I hadn't brought mosquito repellent; I …

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