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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Albertville
Beaufort

Lake Saint-Guérin – La Coire Refuge loop from Barrage de Saint-Guérin

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Albertville
Beaufort

Lake Saint-Guérin – La Coire Refuge loop from Barrage de Saint-Guérin

Hard

4.9

(8)

78

hikers

Lake Saint-Guérin – La Coire Refuge loop from Barrage de Saint-Guérin

07:10

18.5km

990m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

605 m

Lac de Saint-Guérin

Highlight • Lake

Kayaks and SUPs can be lowered into the water here. Water sports are reserved for customers of the "Mountain SUP" company. Own boats are forbidden.

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2

1.31 km

Lake Saint-Guérin

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Lake Saint-Guérin is a dam lake. Its turquoise waters and the wild setting in which it is located make it a popular place for hikers of all ages.

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3

1.35 km

Very beautiful view of the lake from the bridge, especially from its southern end.

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4

4.27 km

Fairy Lake

Highlight • Lake

It is a superb little high altitude lake with crystal clear waters.

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5

5.71 km

Cormet d'Arêches

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This wild col opens out at the top of a winding, unsurfaced road at an altitude of 2,107 metres (6,913 ft). The views are spectacular, especially south-west towards the high …

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6

6.24 km

La Coire Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Coire refuge is located at an altitude of 2,059 metres (6,755 ft). It is possible to eat there during the day and spend the night. Camping is permitted near the refuge.

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7.68 km

Ruins

Ruins

8

8.80 km

Coin Pass

Highlight • Other

A stunning knife edge col with 360 degree panoramic views across the Vanoise and Beaufortin regions. Access is steep both sides, but worth the effort.

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9

12.3 km

Ascent to Mont Coin

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B

18.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.06 km

7.74 km

1.02 km

364 m

344 m

Surfaces

6.43 km

5.93 km

2.99 km

1.80 km

1.38 km

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Highest point (2,360 m)

Lowest point (1,550 m)

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Thursday 4 June

7°C

1°C

33 %

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