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Lessy lake – Col de la Forclaz loop from Les Frachets

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Lessy lake – Col de la Forclaz loop from Les Frachets

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Lessy lake – Col de la Forclaz loop from Les Frachets

05:12

15.3km

740m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.09 km for 74 m

After 10.9 km for 74 m

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6.80 km

Shore of Lessy Lake

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Look up and watch bearded vultures fly from their nest in the foothills of Jallouvre

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6.85 km

Lessy lake

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It is a superb alpine lake, located at an altitude of 1,730 meters at the foot of the Aiguille Verte. A peaceful corner in the heart of the Aravis massif.

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8.23 km

Col de la Forclaz

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The Col de la Forclaz is located at an altitude of 1,844 meters. From there, we have an incredible view of Lake Lessy and the surrounding peaks.

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8.69 km

Lac de Lessy

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Very beautiful reflections of the surrounding mountains when there is no wind. Numerous opportunities to rest

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8.90 km

Lake Lessy

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When there is no wind, beautiful mirror images can be created

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9.22 km

The Lessy refuge is located in a true natural setting, surrounded by the Aiguille Verte and the Jalouvre peak. You can eat and spend the night there. It's a pretty incredible spot to rest after a good day of hiking!

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10.4 km

Great view of Lac de Lessy

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Path leading to Lac de Lessy with a beautiful view of the Aiguille Verte if there is no fog. At the beginning of July the grass was high but it is largely possible to pass there.

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13.4 km

Col de Cenise

Mountain Pass

15.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.81 km

6.36 km

146 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

2.38 km

286 m

146 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Lessy lake – Col de la Forclaz loop from Les Frachets

Shore of Lessy Lake

Lac de Lessy

Lessy lake

Col de la Forclaz

Lac de Lessy

Lake Lessy

Lessy Refuge

Great view of Lac de Lessy

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