Ascent to Lac de l'Eychauda

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Briançon

Pelvoux

Ascent to Lac de l'Eychauda

Hard

4.8

(81)

944

hikers

Ascent to Lac de l'Eychauda

05:08

11.6km

790m

Hiking

This route promises a great day in the mountains. From the start, the route begins to climb and does not stop until Lake Eychauda. The ascent is quite steep with long sections over 20%. Same for the return, downhill. But before that, take the time to enjoy the atmosphere around…

by Provence - Alpes - Côte d'Azur Tourisme

Last updated: June 28, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Écrins (cœur)

Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

42 m

Plateau de Chambran

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Chambran plateau, known as Chambran, has the label of natural park and thus constitutes an area of ecological, fauna and flora interest. This status means it is strongly protected. …

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5.59 km

View Point

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Just before arriving at Lake Eychauda, you pass by this promontory which offers a magnificent view of the valley. You can see the path of the path which leaves from …

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5.74 km

Lac de l'Eychauda

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Lake Eychauda is a natural lake of glacial origin. It is one of the largest lakes in the Écrins massif. It is also located in the heart of the Écrins …

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11.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.06 km

4.54 km

Surfaces

7.89 km

3.63 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

2°C

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Comments

August 14, 2023,Chambran zum Lac de l'Eychauda

Unfortunately, the recording doesn't go all the way to the end 😏 was very hot and a path without shade, but a great lake

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August 22, 2023,Col des Grangettes par Lac de l’Eychauda

No major difficulty for this tour, the interest of which lies in the view of the lake from the Col des Grangettes as well as the view of the Serre-Chevalier valley.
Long hike on the other hand with 1000m of elevation gain but very beautiful

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June 5, 2024

This route promises a great day in the mountains. From the start, the route begins to climb and does not stop until Lake Eychauda. The ascent is quite steep with long sections over 20%. Same for the return, downhill. But before that, take the time to enjoy the atmosphere around the lake. You won't find

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