The White Lake

An easy itinerary in the heart of the Vanoise National Park offering a chance to observe the marmots and admire the Vanoise glaciers and their reflections in the waters of the lake, Lac Blanc.

Description

At the car park entrance, take the uphill farm track to the Lac Blanc refuge, below the fishing lake.
Return via the same itinerary.
Variant (additional 1 hour 15 minutes): return via Le Coëtet. At the tip of the lake, take the path back to Le Coëtet car park. Follow the Bellecombe tarmac road a little, then take the lefthand path which crosses the meadows and intersects with the road. Cross Chavière hamlet and walk back up to the car park.

Environments

• Close to a public transportation
• Waterside
• Lakeside or by stretch of water
• Near shuttle stop
• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Close to GR footpath
• In a nature reserve

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 4.4km
• Route type Round trip
• Elevation gain 200m
• Negative gradient 200m
• Daily duration 02h00
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Nature of the land Stone, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
• Maximum altitude 2400m

Opening period

From 15/06 to 15/10 daily.

Location

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Animals are not allowed in the Vanoise National Park.