The Col du Lautaret is the last climb before heading to the summit of the Col du Galibier. The Lautaret route can be quite busy; the best day to ride is Sunday, when heavy goods vehicles are banned.
As you ascend it's hard to take in the full scenery, but the views on the way down are absolutely breathtaking. Forget the Strava Kom (it's already taken by the pros anyway) and pause for a photo!
It is here, in the heart of the Ecrins National Park, that the largest lake in the park, Lauvitel Lake, is deployed. The climb to the Lake requires a good …
At the heart of the PNR des Ecrins, the Lac de la Douche is located an hour and a half from the village of Monêtier-les-Bains and accessible by hiking.