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美しいサイクリングロード、休憩所のある素敵な池。

Very beautiful site, offering local land foods.

As its name suggests, the Col des Lacs is surrounded by delightful small bodies of water, at an altitude of 2,234 meters. It is located at the foot of the Pointe de la Grande Journe.

Recommended stop in a pleasant setting at the lake chalet to taste the grataron, local goat's cheese, while discussing the ecosystem with the very friendly producers.

Picturesque Chalet du Lac is a classic mountain chalet set beside a gleaming lake below Mount Mirantin. You'll find it just off the main trail from Arêches to the Pas de l’Ane. Over the summer months, if the shepherd's about, you can buy coffee and crêpes from the door.

It is a tricky short walk that takes longer than stated. We needed to scramble on parts of the ascent along a mountain ridge on the very thin trail, and the path was not always obvious on some of the ridge sections. The descent is also very steep towards the end, though thankfully this very steep section is fairly short. The lake was more of a quagmire when we walked it in early September. Not your usual crystal clear mountain lake and not particularly photogenic! Enjoyable, but for the length of the walk I would say it’s a harder intermediate.

Next to the Chalet du Lac, where refreshments and pancakes are available.

It is a bucolic place with a body of water and picnic tables. There is also an equestrian center and a playground for children.