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Snowshoe trail - "Le Lac du Lou"
Description
This lovely hike will take you to the beautiful Lac du Lou surroundings in one of the few valleys still protected in the 3 Valleys.
After the first bridge, take the path "Les Saules" to the first intersection, then turn right following the signs for Lac du Lou / Refuge du Lou. The path is marked but not groomed, so snowshoes and poles are essential.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 07/12/2026 to 17/04/2027
- From 07/12/2027 to 17/04/2028
Additional information
Favourites / Must-sees
This name comes from the local dialect word "lou" which means lake. It reaches a depth of 17.50 m near the Revers stream. Several fish species introduced by the fishing society can be found there: Arctic
char, brook trout, lake trout and brown trout, but also other much smaller species such as bullhead and minnow.
Updated by
Coeur de Tarentaise Tourisme - 12/03/2026
www.coeurdetarentaise-tourisme.com/
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Environments
Lakeside or by stretch of water
Lake view
Mountain view
Mountain location
Lake 5 km away
River 5 km away
Waterside
Open period
From 07/12 to 17/04 daily.
Subject to weather and snow conditions, please check with the tourist office.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 00 73 00
Email : contact@lesmenuires.com
Website : https://lesmenuires.com
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
Map pedestrian / snowshoes / Ski touring Winter Les Menuires
Type of land
Non-groomed itinerary
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
Parking along the main road, on the right (Plan de l'eau des Bruyères)
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash.
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