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Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne

Vanoise

The Top 17 Lakes in Vanoise

Looking to visit the best lakes in Vanoise? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Vanoise’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: November 10, 2025

Lake of the Cows

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It is a very beautiful lake surrounded by peaks, located at 2,318 meters above sea level. A nice path in flat stones allows you to cross it.

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View of Lake Garattaleu

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Below the Col du Palet, Lake Garattaleu is a gem. At 2,517 meters above sea level, its verdigris colors reflect the greenery that proliferates between the great mountains of the Vanoise.

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Refuge des lacs Merlet

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This pretty refuge is located at an altitude of 2,417 metres, in the heart of the Vanoise park. It is easily accessible from the Col de la Platta car park. …

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Plan de la Plagne

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About the Vanoise National Park, I wrote in an old notebook:

“From the Col du Palet refuge, I discovered a new Vanoise. The valley, the plan of La Plagne, which …

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Long Lake

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It is a very pretty alpine lake, surrounded by glaciers.

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Lozières Lakes

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There are three lakes in Lozières. On the GR 5, at 2,400 meters above sea level, they make an excellent playground for the marmots that roam there in summer. Walker, …

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Small alpine lake in Parc National de la Vanoise

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Breathtaking scenery... lakes, waterfalls, glaciers on a clearly visible path, definitely a recommended tour and if you want to make the effort much easier you can also do it in …

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Lac du Palet

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high mountain lake

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Lake Bellecombe

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From Lac de Bellecombe there is a path not shown on the map directly to Auberge de Bellecombe.

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Lac Blanc

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Beautiful lake with nice panorama

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Round Lake

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It is a superb mountain lake, with crystal clear waters. The decor is truly breathtaking.

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