Black Lake is located on the wild plateau of the Petits Rousses lakes. It is known for its mirror effect, reflecting the sky and surrounding mountains on its surface.

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A busy hiking trail in summer. But all those meters and views are beautiful.

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Lakes Loop Trail

7.26km

02:05

160m

Hike the moderate 4.5-mile Loop of the Lakes of the Plateau des Petites Rousses, enjoying subalpine scenery and mirror-like Lac Noir.

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Lower Lakes loop from l'Alpette

6.85km

02:01

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Tour of the lakes via l'Alpette

6.92km

02:04

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 2,040 m

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

12°C

5°C

90 %

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Location: Oz, Grenoble, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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Black Lake

#1.

Lakes Loop Trail

#2.

Lower Lakes loop from l'Alpette

#3.

Tour of the lakes via l'Alpette

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