Mine Pass – Views of Lac Fourchu loop from Parking Combe oursière

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Mine Pass – Views of Lac Fourchu loop from Parking Combe oursière

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Mine Pass – Views of Lac Fourchu loop from Parking Combe oursière

07:15

14.8km

1,150m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

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 195 m for 24 m

After 1.80 km for 3.94 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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196 m

Stele in tribute to the victims of the 1976 avalanche

Highlight • Other

This stele was erected to pay tribute to the three soldiers buried under an avalanche in 1976

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2.94 km

Viewpoint

4.75 km

Mine Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Overlooking Lac du Brouffier, signpost near Le Taillefer

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5.34 km

Petit Taillefer Ridge

Highlight • Other

Pretty ridges, orange in color which contrast with the surrounding mountains.

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6.42 km

Mountain Pass

8.62 km

Views of Lac Fourchu

Highlight • Viewpoint

The path that goes up to Taillefer (very technical path) offers lovely views overlooking the lakes.

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10.4 km

Lovely trail

Highlight • Trail

Trail to climb to the Lacs des Fourche, very pleasant. In the shade early in the morning.

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11.8 km

Lac de Poursollet

Lake

12.9 km

Lac Punay

Lake

13.2 km

Lac du Poursollet

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake accessible in a few minutes from the parking lot, the banks are protected by a rope.

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13.9 km

Lac Claret

Highlight • Lake

Nice picnic spot.

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14.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.01 km

5.08 km

379 m

330 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.99 km

4.72 km

766 m

330 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,750 m)

Lowest point (1,640 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

12°C

7°C

99 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Comments

August 10, 2024,Massif du Taillefer 🇫🇷♥️♥️

Beautiful hike on technical terrain, with beautiful views, and a view of the Chamrousse-Roche Béranger side on the massif opposite that I had not yet experienced. And a magnificent view of Mont Blanc!

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