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Lake Carrelet – Lac de la Faucille loop from Lac Carrelet

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Grenoble

Lake Carrelet – Lac de la Faucille loop from Lac Carrelet

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Lake Carrelet – Lac de la Faucille loop from Lac Carrelet

04:58

17.1km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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147 m

Lake Carrelet

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Lake Carrelet is located immediately below the Alpette-Rousses cable car. If you'd like to enjoy the view in complete relaxation, the Auberge de l'Alpette, located a little higher up, offers a wonderful break.

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685 m

View of Lake Lamat

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Located on the Lower Lakes Plateau, Lake Lamat rises to an altitude of 2,084 meters. Smaller than its neighbors, it nonetheless retains its charm. From the trail, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the lake.

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1.84 km

Lac de la Faucille

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A nice lake to take a break, have a picnic and admire the landscape by the water.

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2.84 km

Lake Besson

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Lake located next to Lac Noir, it is the first lake that you will see if you arrive from the parking lot.

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13.5 km

Lakes loop

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Magnificent panoramic hike on the lakes plateau, at an altitude of 2100 meters, with a view of the Grandes Rousses and the Belledonne massif.

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13.8 km

Lacs de la Valette

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All along the loop a fantastic spectacle overlooking a sea of clouds with a blazing sun despite the 13 degrees. Sumptuous reliefs and horizons to take your breath away.

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14.5 km

View of Lake Besson

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Here, the path passes slightly above Lake Besson, to offer a beautiful view of one of the many lakes on the Petites Rousses plateau.

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15.2 km

Small Waterfall

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17.1 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.34 km

5.37 km

1.87 km

337 m

211 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

3.17 km

2.54 km

319 m

237 m

219 m

211 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,110 m)

Lowest point (1,800 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

19°C

9°C

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Comments

August 30, 2024,🇫🇷 Randonnée de L'Alpe d'Huez à L'Alpette

In terms of scenery, this was the second most beautiful hike of all my hikes, right behind the Abel Tasman in New Zealand. A loop around the alpine lakes. Incredibly beautiful!

We have several dozen photos, but it doesn't make sense for the Strava format. So there are only a few unedited examples for you.

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August 10, 2021,L’Alpe d'Huez vers les lacs

The first part from Alpe d'Huez up to 2100m alt. is very accessible. The second part is more physical with several passages provided by cables. (It is useful to remember that suitable shoes are necessary ...) the return is possible by cable car (we prefer the effort of the ascent).

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Lake Carrelet – Lac de la Faucille loop from Lac Carrelet

Lake Carrelet

View of Lake Lamat

Lac de la Faucille

Lake Besson

Lakes loop

Lacs de la Valette

View of Lake Besson

Small Waterfall

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