Refuge Buffère – Lake Cristol loop from Bergerie St Joseph
Refuge Buffère – Lake Cristol loop from Bergerie St Joseph
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Refuge Buffère – Lake Cristol loop from Bergerie St Joseph
07:53
17.7km
1,110m
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: 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 394 m for 4.55 km
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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1.63 km
Beautiful vantage point
Highlight • Other
3.01 km
Grand Aréa
Highlight • Other
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Tip by
3.25 km
Descent on fine gravel
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5.63 km
Col de Buffère
Highlight • Mountain Pass
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Tip by
9.01 km
Refuge Buffère
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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Tip by
11.7 km
Risou de cristol
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13.1 km
Lake Cristol
Highlight • Lake
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13.9 km
Round Lake
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17.7 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.3 km
3.60 km
2.66 km
188 m
Surfaces
9.84 km
3.98 km
2.43 km
1.48 km
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Elevation
Highest point (2,820 m)
Lowest point (2,050 m)
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Weather
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Friday 10 July
21°C
11°C
89 %
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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h
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