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: July 24, 2024

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Parc national des Écrins

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406 m

Lac de Saint-Apollinaire

Highlight • Lake

Magnificent small mountain lake populated by beautiful species of fish. swimming is allowed. Presence of bench and many corners of shade. Superb for a good time with family. There is a bar for dining.

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5.27 km

Chabrières Needles

Highlight • Summit

Bordered to the south by the Durance valley, the Ecrins massif once again rises above 2000 meters above sea level with these magnificent limestone needles dominating the Serre-Ponçon lake. The …

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14.6 km

View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon

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From here you have a magnificent view of the Serre-Ponçon lake and its mountains.

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15.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.92 km

4.21 km

2.91 km

504 m

496 m

448 m

263 m

Surfaces

6.57 km

5.69 km

1.60 km

757 m

504 m

397 m

231 m

Elevation

Highest point (2,310 m)

Lowest point (1,390 m)

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Friday 5 December

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