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Giada Affaticati
September 28, 2023
Hiking
Lake Balme Rousse is located at an altitude of 2,510 meters on the Cavalles plateau, a gently sloping plateau on the western slope of the Grandes Rousses massif. It is located in a protected area dominated by glaciers and peaks. It presents an almost lunar, mineral landscape.
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4.8
(18)
179
hikers
16.2km
06:21
790m
790m
This difficult 10.1-mile hike on the Plateau des Petites Rousses explores five alpine lakes, including the reflective Lac Noir, with 2580 fe
Hard
4.8
(8)
58
hikers
9.97km
03:32
310m
310m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Hard
4.0
(1)
12
hikers
14.5km
04:50
560m
560m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Moderate
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Elevation 2,650 m
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