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Lower Lakes loop from l'Alpette

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Grenoble

Lower Lakes loop from l'Alpette

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379

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Lower Lakes loop from l'Alpette

02:01

6.85km

160m

Easily accessible by the Alpette cable car, this family-friendly loop immerses you in the heart of the Lacs des Petites Rousses plateau, more commonly known as the Plateau des Lacs inférieurs. This natural area is a national heritage site.

by Oz 3300

Last updated: July 9, 2025

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Cable Car

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70 m

L'Alpette

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The Alpette cable car takes you to an altitude of 2,000 meters, to the Plateau des Lacs, where many hiking and cycling trails begin.
You'll also find restrooms and mountain restaurants for a scenic break.

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108 m

Lac Carrelet

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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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666 m

View of Lake Lamat

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Located on the Lower Lakes Plateau, Lake Lamat rises to an altitude of 2,084 meters. Smaller than its neighbors, it nonetheless retains its charm. From the trail, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the lake.

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2.88 km

Lac Besson

Highlight • Lake

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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3.78 km

Lac Noir

Highlight • Lake

Black Lake is located on the wild plateau of the Petits Rousses lakes. It is known for its mirror effect, reflecting the sky and surrounding mountains on its surface.

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4.91 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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6.85 km

End point

Cable Car

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.30 km

930 m

508 m

114 m

Surfaces

5.37 km

614 m

393 m

356 m

114 m

Elevation

Highest point (2,100 m)

Lowest point (2,010 m)

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Oz 3300June 25, 2025

Easily accessible by the Alpette cable car, this family-friendly loop immerses you in the heart of the Lacs des Petites Rousses plateau, more commonly known as the Plateau des Lacs inférieurs. This natural area is a national heritage site.
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Between open mountain pastures, peat bogs, and carpets of blueberry

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Lower Lakes loop from l'Alpette

L'Alpette

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View of Lake Lamat

Lac Besson

Lac Noir

Lac de la Faucille

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