Randonnée Col du Vallon du lac de la Muzelle au lac Lauvitel
A pass that connects the two must-see hikes in the Vénéon Valley, offering a breathtaking view of the valley! Be careful, this hike has some tricky sections.
Please note: this site is located in the heart of a French National Park and is subject to specific regulations. It is an exceptional space which as such is subject to specific regulations. We invite you to adopt good reflexes during your visit in order to protect these riches.
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS :
Departure: Lake Muzelle
Elevation: 500m
Duration of the stage: 3h30
Distance: 8 km
Level: Difficult
TOPO AND MAP:
OBP map n°5 (Oisans au Bout des Pieds)
IGN TOP 25 card n°3336 ET
ITINERARY :
To access the fork leading to the pass, go around the lake on the right, cross the lawn and reach the start of the path in the scree (sign indicating Col du Vallon). The ascent path is very close. [allow 1h30 from the Muzelle refuge]. From the pass, you will have a magnificent view of the surroundings. Start the descent towards Lac du Lauvitel by staying on the left. After a long series of bends, you will reach a characteristic rocky spur, with a beautiful view of the lake. From there, you must cross a large ravine on the right (Be careful in wet weather, crossing a slab can be dangerous and crossing the spur can be impressive). The path climbs a little (10 mins) before emerging on the mountain pastures above the lake (not recommended in wet weather) [allow about 2 hours of descent to the lake].
Please note: this description only covers the route from one lake to the other! For a full loop overview, see the “Grand Tour des Lacs Muzelle et Lauvitel” (Grand Tour of Lakes Muzelle and Lauvitel) fact sheet.
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS :
Departure: Lake Muzelle
Elevation: 500m
Duration of the stage: 3h30
Distance: 8 km
Level: Difficult
TOPO AND MAP:
OBP map n°5 (Oisans au Bout des Pieds)
IGN TOP 25 card n°3336 ET
ITINERARY :
To access the fork leading to the pass, go around the lake on the right, cross the lawn and reach the start of the path in the scree (sign indicating Col du Vallon). The ascent path is very close. [allow 1h30 from the Muzelle refuge]. From the pass, you will have a magnificent view of the surroundings. Start the descent towards Lac du Lauvitel by staying on the left. After a long series of bends, you will reach a characteristic rocky spur, with a beautiful view of the lake. From there, you must cross a large ravine on the right (Be careful in wet weather, crossing a slab can be dangerous and crossing the spur can be impressive). The path climbs a little (10 mins) before emerging on the mountain pastures above the lake (not recommended in wet weather) [allow about 2 hours of descent to the lake].
Please note: this description only covers the route from one lake to the other! For a full loop overview, see the “Grand Tour des Lacs Muzelle et Lauvitel” (Grand Tour of Lakes Muzelle and Lauvitel) fact sheet.
