Puy Aillaud Lake

Description

A beautiful journey above the valley, departing from the ski lifts of Pelvoux resort. The demanding trail may seem a bit tough, but the reward is there, with an ever-expanding panorama. The lake, nestled in the hollow of the Rouya summit, gives the end of the hike a more intimate character. Starting from the top of the Crête chairlift, take the trail that climbs towards Lac de Puy Aillaud following the markers. - Before reaching 2600m in altitude, the trail forks to the right towards Lac de Puy Aillaud. Return: the return can be made via the Préron chairlift or via the piste that descends through the resort to the car park.

Difficulty

Official rating: easy, by Parc national des Écrins.

Before you go

• As the hike is mostly on a south-facing slope, it is best to set off early on hot days and make sure to bring plenty to drink.

Getting there

Start: Télésiège du Préron, Vallouise-Pelvoux (05).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Écrins, Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (destination.ecrins-parcnational.fr/trek/997141-Le-Lac-de-Puy-Aillaud). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 424 m, Parc national des Écrins