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Lac de la Girotte – Lac Noir loop from Barrage de la Girotte

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Lac de la Girotte – Lac Noir loop from Barrage de la Girotte

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Lac de la Girotte – Lac Noir loop from Barrage de la Girotte

07:16

16.7km

1,130m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Start point

Restaurant

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4.92 km

Girotte Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Girotte dam retains the waters of the Tré la Tête glacier, which gives a milky color to its lake. At an altitude of 1,750 meters, the structure superbly overlooks the Dorinet gorges.

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Lac de la Girotte

Highlight • Lake

Located at 1750 meters above sea level with a depth of about 130 meters, this milky-colored lake was originally natural. The dam was built in 1942 to double its capacity.

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8.00 km

Viewpoint

9.02 km

Lac Noir

Highlight • Lake

It is a very beautiful natural mountain lake located at 2,100 meters above sea level. It probably takes its name from the dark color of its waters.

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16.7 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.95 km

6.89 km

788 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.76 km

7.13 km

629 m

189 m

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Lac de la Girotte – Lac Noir loop from Barrage de la Girotte

Girotte Dam

Lac de la Girotte

Lac Noir

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