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Lac des Cordes from Les Chalps
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Description
This magnificent lake, dominated by the Pic de Rochebrune, is one of the jewels of the Briançonnais region. On the edge of the Cerveyrette valley, this hike passes through forests, wetlands and alpine meadows in the heart of the Natura 2000 site. You're sure to fall in love!
From the Hameau des Chalps, park at the Bourgea parking lot, then take the dirt track down towards the Cerveyrette torrent to reach the footbridge.
After crossing the footbridge, the trail begins with a steep climb through the forest, forming several hairpin bends.
After the main climb, the path flattens out in a clearing, then quickly leads to a cabled passage in a rock face.
After this technical passage, the path crosses the last larch trees in the forest, before becoming flatter and leading to a magnificent wetland.
Cross the wetland and the wide Vallon Gras opens up before you. Up ahead, the lock marks the spillway behind which you can imagine the lake.
The path then begins a gradual ascent through the cirque on the right bank of the torrent.
A final, steeper climb under the rocks leads to the lock. The spillway and Lac des Cordes open up before you, with Turge de la Suffie and Escalinade overhanging.
The wide banks of the lake at the far end offer an unforgettable night's bivouac.
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Altimetric profile
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Environments
Lake view
Mountain view
Mountain location
Close to GR footpath
In a nature reserve
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Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallées - La Grave - La Clarée - L'Izoard - 24/11/2025
www.hautesvallees.com/la-grave/
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Phone : 06 07 07 31 08
Email : izoard@hautesvallees.com
Website : https://www.hautesvallees.com/lizoard/
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Type of land
Non-groomed itinerary
Rock
Stone
Not suitable for strollers
Reception complements
This itinerary is located in the heart of the Rochebrune - Izoard - Vallée de la Cerveyrette N2000 protected area.
In order to preserve this exceptional site, we ask you to respect certain rules:
- Stay on the paths
- Dogs must be kept on a leash
- No picking of plants or flowers
- Bring your own garbage
- Camping and fires prohibited, bivouacs authorized
- Respect the tranquillity of the site
Herds and sheepdogs present during summer.
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