With incredible views of the mountains, the Goléon Lake hike is absolutely handsome, wildlife and alpine flowers will be waiting for you!
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Follow the dirt track from Les Hières and cross the lovely hamlet of Valfroide, where many houses still have stone roofs. Then follow the path up along the right-hand bank of the Maurian mountain stream. The path gently climbs through a large field and then becomes gradually steeper over the rock sill. You’ll have then to continue zigzaging. After skirting round some rocky outcrops, you’ll reach the top of the rock sill, which marks the beginning of the valley sheltering the lake and the refuge of Goléon. You then join the refuge (on your left) in a few minutes, in the alpine pastures. If you feel like it, you can continue your walk along the lake on the left side, spectacular panorama guaranteed !
5 km
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max. 2449 m
min. 1761 m
670 m
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Nestled in its valley, the Refuge du Goléon awaits you, summer and winter alike! The hut keepers will welcome you with a smile with meals prepared with care, from organic and local products. See you soon!The hut keepers, Myrtille and Lucile, welcome you, with a big smile, to the hut located near Goléon Lake, facing La Meije. Nestled in the Goléon valley, near the lake (200 meters) and facing La Meije, the Goléon hut welcomes you in an exceptional setting. Made of stone and wood, this building, built in 2009 by its owner will seduce you with its rustic beauty. In summer the place is ideal to spend a night with family or friends in a warm and authentic mountain hut. In winter, the valley lends itself perfectly to ski touring. Don't hesitate to stay several nights to explore the hidden corners of this beautiful valley. Drinks and lunch à la carte, half-board or dinner, breakfast only (booking in advance is required). They cook as much as possible with local, seasonal and organic products. Fishing (in authorized period) : in the lake of Goléon is possible. The lake is stocked with brook & brown trouts by the fishing federation. The lake is classified 1st category. Fishing will be open from the 3rd Saturday of June to the 2nd Sunday of October. Mountaineering courses from the hut : make sure to have the right gear ! Aiguille du Goléon (3472m) : Easy route - 3h30 Aiguille Méridionale d'Arve (3514m) : Course D - 4 to 5 h Hikes from the refuge : Glacier du Goléon (3000m) : 4h30 (return) Lombard pass (3092m) : 5h (return) Crux des Aiguilles (2589m) : 1h15 (return) Col du Goléon (2973m) : 2h30 (return) If you decide to camp around the mountain hut, you are welcome to join for a drink, dinner and breakfast.
From the Goleon Lake, you'll have breathtaking views of the surrounding glaciers and of the peaks of La Meije, Aiguilles d'Arves and Aiguilles de la Saussaz.Go around on the left side from the lake shore then head for the Aiguilles d' Arves mountains to access the ledge of Amont, filled with inscriptions made with stones. Refuge Goleon located on the lakeside. If you are lucky, you might see wild animals as marmots, ibex and vultures, not to speak of all the butterflies and alpine flowers.
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Located at an altitude of 1530 metres, the Lauvitel lake is the largest lake in the Ecrins massif and can be reached from the hamlet of La Danchère.The Lauvitel integral reserve was created in 1995 on the heights of the commune of Bourg d'Oisans Its aim is "to monitor the natural dynamics of ecosystems For a long time the only integral reserve in a French national park, it has become the reference in this field in France.
Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallées - La Grave - La Clarée - L'Izoard - 21/03/2024
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From May to October, depending on weather and snow conditions.
Phone :
04 76 79 90 05
04 76 79 90 21
Not suitable for strollers
Cross La Grave and the tunnel, take to the right at the tunnel exit. At the crossroads, take to the right towards the hamlet of Les Hières and park at the entrance of the village.