Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

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Parking

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6.48 km

Lake Christalin

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I heard that it was sometimes dried up but for my part in July 2024 it was still sublime (Cf the photo that I added). However, it would be a …

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7.55 km

Black Lake

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Pretty mountain lake located at an altitude of 2,435 m with a splendid view of the glaciers.

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8.31 km

Lake Lérié

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Small mountain lake on the Emparis plateau at an altitude of 2,450 m. From here we have a magnificent view of the La Meije glacier!

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10.4 km

Ruisseau de Galan

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15.2 km

Col du Souchet

Mountain Pass

17.1 km

Saint-Christophe pass

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Landscapes worthy of the steppes of Mongolia, a change of scenery guaranteed in the heart of Oisans!

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18.4 km

Plateau d'Emparis

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The Emparis plateau is in the middle of a protected area. You will therefore have a good chance of encountering the rich fauna of the Écrins. It is also a …

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20.5 km

Col Nazié

Mountain Pass

22.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

593 m

426 m

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

578 m

375 m

135 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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