The lakes of the Plateau d'Emparis - loop in the heart of the Écrins National Park

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The lakes of the Plateau d'Emparis - loop in the heart of the Écrins National Park

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The lakes of the Plateau d'Emparis - loop in the heart of the Écrins National Park

03:28

8.95km

330m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

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Parc national des Écrins

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.30 km

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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4.63 km

Lake Lérié

Highlight • Lake

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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5.42 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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8.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.90 km

3.80 km

254 m

Surfaces

8.65 km

143 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,450 m)

Lowest point (2,200 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

16°C

6°C

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Comments

July 20, 2023,36C3+HP Besse - Le Gros Serret 2453m par les Lacs du plateau d’Emparis

Col de St-Georges 2231m, Col du Souchet 2356m, Lac Lérié 2376m, Lac Noir 2431m, Le Gros Serret 2453m, Lac Cristallin 2357m, Petit Lac Cristallin 2387m

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