Black Lake – Lake Lérié loop from Col Saint-Georges

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Black Lake – Lake Lérié loop from Col Saint-Georges

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Black Lake – Lake Lérié loop from Col Saint-Georges

08:49

22.5km

1,120m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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593 m

Saint-Christophe pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Landscapes worthy of the steppes of Mongolia, a change of scenery guaranteed in the heart of Oisans!

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1.92 km

Lake Christalin

Highlight • Lake

I heard that it was sometimes dried up but for my part in July 2024 it was still sublime (Cf the photo that I added). However, it would be a …

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2.94 km

Black Lake

Highlight • Lake

The arrival at Lac Noir is magical with the view of the Meije and Deux-Alpes glaciers! We liked the place so much that it was our choice of location for a bite to eat!

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3.82 km

Lake Lérié

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Small mountain lake on the Emparis plateau at an altitude of 2,450 m. From here we have a magnificent view of the La Meije glacier!

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10.5 km

Torrent du Gâ

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you have to cross it to start the road

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10.9 km

View of Pic du Mas de la Grave

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11.1 km

Le Chazelet Church

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The church tower of Le Chazelet with the snow-capped slopes of La Meije in the background, the highest peak you can see from here.

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12.7 km

Panoramic view of the Glacier du Tabuchet and La Meije

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This footbridge overlooks the valley of the Grave and offers a simply exceptional panorama!
Not to be missed during your stay in the village of La Grave!

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13.3 km

Col des Portes

Mountain Pass

19.9 km

Col du Souchet

Mountain Pass

22.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

2.54 km

1.29 km

1.14 km

933 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

1.70 km

1.55 km

1.33 km

834 m

163 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,440 m)

Lowest point (1,740 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

4°C

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Comments

October 5, 2024,Plateau d'Emparis, Lac Lérié et Lac Noir

Superb loop that climbs well at the beginning then gradually along the route. Autumn and winter mix wonderfully in October. To do in the day 🍂

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July 28, 2024,Les 3 lacs (leries, noir, cristallin) les écrins, proche de la Grave

Magnificent hike in the heart of the jewels.
Very beautiful panorama of the Girose Glacier and the Meije.
Ascent with a good slight difference in altitude but very easy because it is continuous.
The Emparis plateau is a very beautiful, flat terrain which allows you to discover superb landscapes without getting tired once you arrive there.
The first lakes are …

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