This pretty little lake takes its name from the fact that its color changes throughout the day, depending on the sky, the light, and the weather. It can be turquoise blue as well as dark blue. It is surrounded by large blocks of rock, which makes it a very good picnic spot sheltered from the wind!

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1. Lake of the Nine Colors – Col de la Coulette loop from Vars

21.4km

08:38

1,400m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Lake of the Nine Colors – Serenne Pass loop from Parking des Couniets

12.8km

05:13

850m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Lake of the Nine Colors – Serenne Pass loop from Val d'Escreins

14.6km

05:20

910m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 2,720 m

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

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Lake of the Nine Colors

1. Lake of the Nine Colors – Col de la Coulette loop from Vars

2. Lake of the Nine Colors – Serenne Pass loop from Parking des Couniets

3. Lake of the Nine Colors – Serenne Pass loop from Val d'Escreins

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