Lac de l'Hivernet

Description

In a green setting, this route offers many and varied landscapes: forest: rock, meadows and, finally, the Lac de l'Hivernet. Serre-Ponçon is another high-altitude lake, like the Lac de l'Hivernet which lies at 2,400 metres above sea level, below the Tête de l'Hivernet mountain. The ascent initially leads through a shaded larch forest abounding with wild species. Then a second, more challenging section rises up a steep sunny slope, below rock bars of curious geological shape. Your efforts will be rewarded with your arrival at the lake. From the car park, turn right onto the track. - When you come to the Chalet des Fontainiers (after the cabin), turn left towards the « lac de l'Hivernet » via « Pré Clos » and « Pierre Pointue ». - At the next intersection, turn right. - When you reach Pré Clos, turn right towards the Lac de l'Hivernet. - At the next intersection, continue straight ahead. - At the gate, carry on straight ahead. Continue along the path until you reach the Lac de l'Hivernet. When you return to the gate, turn left towards the Cabane de l'Aiguille. Go past the the front of the Cabane de L'Aiguille and follow the track on the right which leads to the Chalet des Fontainiers.

Difficulty

Official rating: moderate, by Parc national des Écrins.

Before you go

• Note that the Lac de l'Hivernet is not fed with water all year round, as is the case during the summer period.

Getting there

Start: Parking de la forêt, Embrun (attention parking non accessible en période hivernale).e, Embrun (05).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Écrins, Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (destination.ecrins-parcnational.fr/trek/974350-Lac-de-l-Hivernet). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 759 m, Parc national des Écrins