This beautiful lake is the perfect destination for a walk, it is very easy to get there, so much so that it is a very popular destination for families. In summer, marmots roam everywhere. On the banks of the lake, on a small hill, there is the small chapel of Notre-Dame des Lumières.

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Chloé Perceval

April 15, 2022

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Lac du Lauzanier is absolutely magnificent! Dominated by the small Notre-Dame des Lumières chapel, it offers a lovely panorama of the high peaks of Ubaye.

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Anette

July 3, 2021

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The small Notre-Dame des Lumières chapel stands on the north bank of Lac du Lauzanier. It is nothing more than an unadorned field stone building with a slate roof, but here you can relax and linger for a moment in this great atmosphere.

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1. Lac du Lauzanier and Lac de Derrière la Croix Trail

13.3km

05:03

530m

Hike 8.3 miles (13.3 km) through Mercantour National Park to Lac du Lauzanier and Lac de Derrière la Croix, gaining 1731 feet (528 metres).

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2. Vallon du Lauzanier – The Red Bridge loop from Col de Larche / Colle della Maddalena

20.1km

07:38

870m

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

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3. The Red Bridge – Lauzarouotes Pond loop from Val-d'Oronaye

19.0km

06:20

640m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 2,290 m

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Location: Val-D'Oronaye, Barcelonnette, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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Lac du Lauzanier and the Notre-Dame des Lumières chapel

1. Lac du Lauzanier and Lac de Derrière la Croix Trail

2. Vallon du Lauzanier – The Red Bridge loop from Col de Larche / Colle della Maddalena

3. The Red Bridge – Lauzarouotes Pond loop from Val-d'Oronaye

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