Lac Blanc hiking trail

The mountains and glaciers of the Vanoise have placed a mirror amid the
flowering grass of the alpine pastures. In it, they admire their reflection,
adorned with the glitter of the golden sun tickling the water. Welcome
to Blanc Lake!

Description

Evading the crowds that eagerly follow the main trail, you'll be one of the
privileged few who'll meet Saint-Antoine three times during your short ascent
from the Coëtet parking lot. Look for the saint nestled in an oratory or a
crevice in the rock face. You'll recognize him by his T-shaped cross and bell.
You'll come across some beautiful chalets along the way, as well as the chapel
of Sainte Marguerite, protector of alpine pastures and pregnant women.
The cheerful melodies of birdsong and the shrill whistling of marmots make
a delightful soundtrack to your hike, to the beat of gravel steadily crunching
underfoot.
Raise your head and feast your eyes on magnificent views of Dent Parraché
and the glaciers of the Vanoise. As you rest on the riverbank, take a moment
to admire the peaks reflected in the crystal-clear waters of this glacial lake.

Additional welcome

The duration of hiking trails is calculated using reference paces: 300 m/h ascent, 500 m/h descent and 4 km/h on the flat.

As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are given for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.

• Minimum age: 6 years

Environments

• Close to a public transportation
• Waterside
• Lakeside or by stretch of water
• Near shuttle stop
• Mountain location
• In a nature reserve
• Presence of livestock and guard dogs

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 3.3km
• Route type Round trip
• Elevation gain 210m
• Negative gradient 210m
• Daily duration 01h15
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Beaconing accuracy Parc National de la Vanoise markings (PNV: blue/white/red markings)
• Nature of the land Ground, Grit, Not suitable for strollers
• Maximum altitude 2260m

Opening period

From 15/05 to 15/10.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Location

By bus: Line 2 - Le Coêtet stop.
To get there by car: D126 From Termignon to the
du Coêtet car park.

Documents

• Lac Blanc hiking trail (pdf)
• Lac Blanc hiking trail (pdf)
• Lac Blanc hiking trail (pdf)
• Lac Blanc hiking trail (pdf)
• Lac Blanc hiking trail (pdf)

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Pets are not allowed on this hike in the Vanoise National Park.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

• To guide you in the field, consult the "step-by-step" directional diagram provided in pdf.