Lac du Lauzerot

Description

A trail suitable for all, in the shadow of the larches as far as the Lac du Lauzerot. Discover this short walking loop with the whole family! Make your way gently uphill to the Cabane de Fumoras and the larch forest. Continue up a gentle incline to the chapel of Le Lauzerot which stands in an enchanting meadow - a flower-filled wonderland. After a few metres sof suspense, you will come to the shores of the lake which has special amenities for your enjoyment. From the stopping area, take the track which rises to the left before the spring «Combal de Valette». - After passing the cabin, head along the right-hand track. Go through the mesh fencing, via the opening provided. - From here, immediately join the path leading downhill to the right. - Go through the fencing again to the right of the chapel of Le Lauzerot, and then follow the path on the left. Skirt around the lake and then take the path on the left. - On the forest track, turn right. This brings you back to the parking area.

Difficulty

Official rating: very easy, by Parc national des Écrins.

Before you go

• The hamlet of La Draye is an essential stopping point to admire an exceptional larch tree which is more than 600 years old.

Getting there

Start: Crots, Crots (05).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Écrins, Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (destination.ecrins-parcnational.fr/trek/974281-Lac-du-Lauzerot). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 146 m, Parc national des Écrins