The path to the lake is beautiful. It can be a bit challenging at times, but with good footwear, it's manageable. At the lake, you can hike slightly uphill to a refuge (a 20-minute walk).

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1. Lac de Puy Vachier – Puy Vachier Lake loop from La Grave

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2. Puy Vachier Lake – Refuge Évariste Chancel loop from Glacier de la Meije

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3. Puy Vachier Lake – View of the glacier loop from La Grave

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Elevation 2,380 m

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Sunday 15 March

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Location: La Grave, Briançon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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Puy Vachier Lake

1. Lac de Puy Vachier – Puy Vachier Lake loop from La Grave

2. Puy Vachier Lake – Refuge Évariste Chancel loop from Glacier de la Meije

3. Puy Vachier Lake – View of the glacier loop from La Grave

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