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Lake Besson – Lake Carrelet loop from Huez

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Lake Besson – Lake Carrelet loop from Huez

Moderate

4.7

(45)

470

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Lake Besson – Lake Carrelet loop from Huez

04:51

16.7km

430m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.00 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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6.94 km

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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10.7 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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11.7 km

Lac de la Faucille

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A busy hiking trail in summer. All those lakes and vistas are beautiful.

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12.2 km

Lacs de la Valette

Highlight • Lake

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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12.2 km

Lake view

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16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.72 km

5.21 km

1.40 km

938 m

426 m

Surfaces

9.66 km

3.36 km

3.17 km

365 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

29°C

13°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!

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Lake Besson – Lake Carrelet loop from Huez

The crossroads

Lake Besson

Small Waterfall

Lake Carrelet

Lac de la Faucille

Lac de la Faucille

Lacs de la Valette

Lake view

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