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Goleon Lake and Hut
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NATURA 2000 - HAUTE ROMANCHE:
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Attention : ce site est labellisé Natura 2000 et fait l’objet de nombreuses mesures pour préserver sa biodiversité. En ce sens, nous vous invitons à adopter les bons réflexes lors de votre venue afin de protéger cet espace sensible.
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Description
With incredible views of the mountains, the Goléon Lake hike is absolutely handsome, wildlife and alpine flowers will be waiting for you!
ITINERARY
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 !
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Additional information
Updated by
Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallées - La Grave - La Clarée - L'Izoard - 12/09/2025
www.hautesvallees.com/la-grave/
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Environments
Lake view
Mountain view
Mountain location
Open period
From May to October, depending on weather and snow conditions.
Contact
Phone :
04 76 79 90 05
04 76 79 90 21
Type of land
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
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.
Animals
Yes
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