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Lac Lavoir

Lac Lavoir
Lac Lavoir
Lac Lavoir
Lac Lavoir
Lac Lavoir_Névache
Lac Lavoir_Névache

Description

This relatively easy itinerary leads to Lac Lavoir, nestled at the foot of Mont Thabor and facing Petit and Grand Séru . The Vallée Étroite, once Italian, is stunning for its rich landscapes and unspoilt biodiversity.

Take the wide track through the typical Italian-sounding hamlet of Granges de la Vallée Étroite: this is the route of the GR57 Tour de la Haute Clarée and the GR5. Continue along this track for around 2km until you come to a fork in the road: turn left towards Mont Thabor and the Maison des Chamois, which can be seen at the top of the path.

(The right-hand track leads to the Col de la Vallée Étroite, Refuge du Mont Thabor and on to Modane).

Join the Maison des Chamois on a dry ascent. The crossroads near the Maison des Chamois is a bit jumbled, with many forks. Continue on the wide track passing just in front of the Maison des Chamois, which then runs alongside the torrent (here you can see two paths overhanging the torrent, both leading to the Prat du Plan footbridge, which crosses the torrent).

Once at the footbridge: do not cross the footbridge, but take the small path on the left just before it. Leave the track and start the last climb on the right bank of the torrent, reaching the Lac Lavoir weir.

Return by the same route.

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Walking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
4h
Dist.
11 km
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Starting point

Parking des Granges de la Vallée Étroite Vallée-Étroite , 05100   Névache
Lat : 45.069Lng : 6.6258

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Refuge Terzo Alpini

Terzo Alpini is a refuge located in the Vallée Étroite, at an altitude of 1780 m. It is part of the commune of Névache. The Vallée Etroite is part of the commune of Névache, and is a listed and protected site.Managed by Riccardo and Anna Novo, the refuge is open in summer from mid-June to mid-September, and in winter from mid-February to mid-April. It is also open out of season on weekends (booking required). For New Year's Eve, reservations by telephone only. Catering by prior arrangement. The refuge : Terzo Alpini welcomes up to 34 guests (20 in rooms and 14 in dormitories). The refuge has hot showers on every floor, summer and winter alike (hot showers cost €1). Both the small rooms and the dormitory are equipped with wooden bunk beds, making for a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The refuge comprises 2 rooms for 2 people, 2 rooms for 4 people, 1 room for 8 people and a dormitory for 14 people. Accommodation 1/2 board, picnic baskets on request. The cuisine: At Terzo Alpini, Italian tradition comes first! You can try Piedmontese starters such as anchovies au vert, beans in salad, petite tome, cold cuts, sweet and sour zucchinis and many other specialities. At Terzo Alpini, polenta has pride of place! It's put more than one exhausted hiker back on his feet! It's served with alpine cheeses, meat and sausage, or venison cooked by Riccardo. Of course, we also offer daily specials such as ossobuco, tajine and more... And for children, we have a special menu. The Vallée Étroite is the ideal location for a wide range of sporting activities: ski touring, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, hiking and horse-riding, mountain biking, climbing on the magnificent routes of the "Paroi des militaires"... Accessible on foot from Névache, Modane and Bardonecchia in summer, but also by car, it can only be reached by cross-country skiing, ski touring or snowshoeing in winter.

Vallée Etroite 05100 Névache
- Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallees -
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Mountain location
Presence of livestock and guard dogs

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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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Open period

All year round daily.

Type of land

Non-groomed itinerary
Stone
Not suitable for strollers

Animals

Yes. Pets are welcome, but we strongly advise you to keep your dogs on a leash (presence of herds and wildlife).

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾