Le lac des Fétoules et la Lavey
The climb to Lac des Fétoules is a beautiful hike which allows you to dominate the Lavey valley and observe the high peaks of Oisans.
Take the path at the end of the car park to first go down to the Vénéon torrent and its magnificent Pont des Rajas.
Cross the pretty stone bridge and climb towards the Rajas houses. Continue climbing to enter the Vallon de la Lavey and follow the torrent on the right bank then on the left bank after a second stone bridge. At the shepherd's hut, cross gently sloping slabs to reach the refuge hidden behind this small glacial lock.
After the refuge, cross the Muande torrent and head towards Lac des Fétoules. Climb in switchbacks through scree and grassy slopes to Lac des Fétoules.
The descent is then quite steep to join the path leading to the refuge.
Turn right, return by the same path as on the way up to reach the Champhorent car park.
Cross the pretty stone bridge and climb towards the Rajas houses. Continue climbing to enter the Vallon de la Lavey and follow the torrent on the right bank then on the left bank after a second stone bridge. At the shepherd's hut, cross gently sloping slabs to reach the refuge hidden behind this small glacial lock.
After the refuge, cross the Muande torrent and head towards Lac des Fétoules. Climb in switchbacks through scree and grassy slopes to Lac des Fétoules.
The descent is then quite steep to join the path leading to the refuge.
Turn right, return by the same path as on the way up to reach the Champhorent car park.
