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Lac de Saint-Guérin – Lake Saint-Guérin loop from Barrage de Saint-Guérin

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Lac de Saint-Guérin – Lake Saint-Guérin loop from Barrage de Saint-Guérin

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Lac de Saint-Guérin – Lake Saint-Guérin loop from Barrage de Saint-Guérin

07:48

16.3km

1,150m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.23 km for 4.18 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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966 m

Lac de Saint-Guérin

Lake

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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1.35 km

Suspension Bridge Over the Turquoise Lake

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

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1.50 km

View of Lac de Saint-Guérin from the Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The western shore of Lac Saint Guérin is officially off-limits for the public. Rule flouted daily.

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1.85 km

View of Lac de Saint-Guérin

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Magnificent site: the lake of Saint-Guérin is worth the detour. It is a starting point for several day hikes: the lakes of the Tempête via the col de la Louze, towards the lake of the Fairies.

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4.29 km

Sous le col de la Louze

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Where the summit of Mont Blanc begins to appear.

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5.21 km

Col de la Louse – View of Mont Blanc

Highlight • Viewpoint

An essential crossroads for climbing to the Grand Mont or for going to the Lacs de la Tempête.
Magnificent panorama of Mont Blanc.

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8.01 km

Le Grand Mont

Highlight • Summit

The rocky, moonscape summit of Le Grand Mont, with its distinctive summit cross, can be seen for many miles around. The out-and-back ascent from the village of Arêches is a …

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

3.30 km

922 m

364 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

1.64 km

1.59 km

1.29 km

103 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,630 m)

Lowest point (1,550 m)

Weather

Thursday 4 June

7°C

1°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Lac de Saint-Guérin – Lake Saint-Guérin loop from Barrage de Saint-Guérin

Lac de Saint-Guérin

Lake Saint-Guérin

Suspension Bridge Over the Turquoise Lake

View of Lac de Saint-Guérin from the Suspension Bridge

View of Lac de Saint-Guérin

Sous le col de la Louze

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Le Grand Mont

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