Torrent – Belvedere loop from Col du Lautaret

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Torrent – Belvedere loop from Col du Lautaret

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Torrent – Belvedere loop from Col du Lautaret

03:29

11.2km

250m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.36 km for 164 m

After 4.08 km for 509 m

After 6.66 km for 509 m

After 7.72 km for 164 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.28 km

View Over the Gorges de la Romanche

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The balcony path overlooks the Romanche gorges. You can admire the bends formed by the arms of the river in the valley but also some specimens of local fauna. Open …

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5.40 km

View of the Glaciers of La Meije

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From this location you can admire the Meije glaciers which are revealed one after the other as you advance. An unmissable spectacle in the Écrins.

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5.56 km

Views of the Alpe de Villar d’Arene

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Just climb up the small overhang on the right on the path to enjoy this beautiful view

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5.61 km

Toward the shelter

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the Écrins massif is of incredible beauty

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6.98 km

Torrent

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The path crosses this beautiful torrent/waterfall which flows into the Romanche below.

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7.17 km

Waterfall Along the Trail

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8.07 km

Belvedere

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8.08 km

Panorama

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.83 km

3.03 km

236 m

138 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

571 m

236 m

209 m

138 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,110 m)

Lowest point (2,040 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

12°C

4°C

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Comments

August 17, 2025,Parc Natural des Écrine: Col du Lautaret-quasi al Refuge de l’Alpe de Villar d’Arene e Chalet Refuge de Chamoissière AR

Spectacular views. Easy route with little elevation gain, but not suitable for those who suffer from vertigo.

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July 5, 2025,une partie de l itinéraire du sentier des Crevasses

Beautiful scenery of the Ecrins National Park, a treat.
We were lucky enough to spot several marmots.
What a joy.

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June 20, 2025,🇫🇷 Walk Col du Lautaret, langs de Meije gletsjer naar Refuge de l’Alpe de Villar-d’Arène

Watch the video of this fun walk here:

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Torrent – Belvedere loop from Col du Lautaret

View Over the Gorges de la Romanche

View of the Glaciers of La Meije

Views of the Alpe de Villar d’Arene

Toward the shelter

Torrent

Waterfall Along the Trail

Belvedere

Panorama

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