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Lac Long and Lac Rond des Muandes loops

Lac Long and Lac Rond des Muandes loops

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With its mountain streams, rhododendrons and alpine flora, this family-friendly loop is a must in the Haute Clarée region, with two lakes nestled at the end of the world, offering breathtaking views of the Cerces massif.

This day hike climbs without difficulty through alpine pastures to reach the lac long, then the lac rond, before descending on the GR57 along the torrent de Brune to the refuge des Drayères.

From the Laval parking lot, take the wide, stony track towards the bottom of the Clarée valley (GR de Pays Tour du Mont Thabor), which overlooks the Clarée river on its left bank: continue on this track for just over a kilometer to the Lac Long sign.

At this point, leave the track and take the little path on the right: this little mountain path gradually rises through the mountain pastures and quickly joins the Riou Sec stream as far as the Lac Long weir.

Continue along the main path skirting Lac Long on the left; the path then rises again to reach Lac Rond at 2446 m altitude: continue for around 20 minutes and cross a "rock field", taking care to stay on the left as much as possible. Keep as far to the left as possible, as the route becomes less visible in the rocks. Once on the heights, descend towards Lac Rond on the left as far as the spillway.

Once you've reached the spillway, take the left-hand path along the spillway (which is often empty in midsummer, forming a scree bed) until you reach the Brune torrent. The path then descends (GR57), crossing several wetlands, on the left bank of the Brune torrent (a path can be seen on the other side of the torrent, so don't take it into account) until you reach the valley floor and the Drayères refuge.

Pick up the wide, stony track and return via it to your starting point.

It is also possible to return via the right bank of the Clarée, in which case cross the footbridge 200 m below the trail.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
4h30mn
Dist.
8.6 km
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Starting point

Parking de Laval Laval Haute vallée de la Clarée , 05100   Névache
Lat : 45.059234Lng : 6.525684

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Les Drayères mountain hut

Ski instructors and mountain guides Anne & Boris welcome you at the bottom of the Clarée valley. The refuge is ideally located in an area rich in lakes, at the start of a wide variety of itineraries.Friendly and comfortable: The atmosphere is warm and friendly. The refuge team welcomes you for a night, a stay, a meal or a snack. Warm up by the stove after your mountain outing and enjoy a moment of sharing or relaxation in the new lounge. A library and board games await you. In the bright and spacious dining room, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the valley floor. Each dormitory is equipped with cosy comforters, so a fitted sheet is all you need. There are also hot showers and a place to dry your shoes. The refuge belongs to the FFCAM. We can accommodate 64 people in dormitories of 4, 6 and 8 places. Whenever possible, we reserve a dormitory for the same group. The dining room and 4 dormitories for 32 people (with blankets) are at your disposal when you're not on guard duty. Please leave the refuge clean and pay for your night in the box inside the refuge. To facilitate our organization and the smooth running of the refuge, we ask you to book your half-board on line or by telephone during the seasons on +33 (0)4 92 21 36 01. Cuisine: We offer simple, healthy, home-cooked cuisine! Most of the products we use are organic or locally grown. If you wish, we can prepare snacks for your hikes the following day. Just let us know when you arrive at the refuge. All day long, we serve à la carte meals and offer the possibility of eating on the terrace in the sun or inside by the stove. In the evening, a communal meal is served in the dining room. For those with special dietary requirements, we'll do our best to accommodate. NEW YEAR'S EVE Come and enjoy the early winter powder at the refuge des Drayères. Whether you're ski touring or snowshoeing, it's ideally situated at the center of many easy itineraries. In a magical setting, you'll find the refuge in its coat of snow. We offer a convivial mountain meal, homemade mulled wine and a festive aperitif... Simplicity and sharing after a beautiful day in the mountains are part of the magic of life in a refuge during the winter season. Try the New Year's Eve experience at the Drayères refuge! For bookings, ensure your bed on our online reservation, deposit required: 10€ per person per night. For further information, please contact us by telephone on 06.45.74.07.93 Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information: Mail : refugedesdrayeres@gmail.com Phone : 04.92.21.36.01 Facebook : Gardien Refuge des Drayères

Haute Vallée de la Clarée 05100 Névache
- Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallees -
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Refuge Laval

Located in the magnificent Clarée valley in the Hautes-Alpes, the completely rebuilt Laval refuge offers a warm and comfortable welcome.Meije & Thomas, the janitors, and their team welcome you to the cosy atmosphere of the wooden chalet-style refuge. Winter access is by ski touring, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or skating. Leave your car at the Ville Haute parking lot in Névache and take the summer road, which is closed at this time of year, or drive along the right bank of the Clarée for a more bucolic atmosphere. The refuges are often perceived as inaccessible and reserved for a more seasoned clientele, but the Laval refuge is an exception to the rule. In summer, you can come either by car to the parking lot of the same name some 300 m upstream from the refuge, or by shuttle bus, depending on the time of day and the season: Accueil Tourisme Névache. On the first floor, two small dormitories with single and double beds for 4 people, and two dormitories for 7 and 8 people with single or double beds equipped with sheets and comforters (bring your own sheets and comforter bags). On the first floor, sanitary facilities and hot showers (bring your own toiletries). In the dining room, which seats between 36 and 40, a beautiful Masse (Tulikivi) stove radiates a gentle warmth that you'll appreciate whatever the weather! For humid summer days or snowy winters, a dryer running on excess energy from the pico power station will dry your clothes and shoes in no time. Electricity is provided by a pico-power station fed by the Cula torrent, making the refuge completely self-sufficient. In this friendly environment, we'll let you enjoy simple, generous, high-quality cooking, using organic and local produce, so that young and old alike will be rested and refreshed before setting off again, backpacked, to explore the many hiking trails that this luminous Clarée valley has to offer. Total immersion in unspoilt mountain nature guaranteed. The summer refuge is : Your base camp, for touring Mont Thabor (GR57), touring the Cerces massif, hiking to discover the beauty of lakes Béraudes, Long, rond, and many more. A stopover for motorcyclists on the Route des Grandes Alpes A thirst-quenching, gourmet stopover for cyclists and mountain bikers, A rest area for donkey trekkers, who can enjoy the meadows beneath the refuge. A meeting point where you can simply enjoy the view from the terrace and take full advantage of nature.

Haute Vallée de la Clarée 05100 Névache
- Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallees -
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Additional information

Environments

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
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Type of land

Non-groomed itinerary
Stone
Not suitable for strollers

Reception complements

This hike, which is very popular in summer, leads to a deterioration of the vegetation near the route. We ask you to stay on the main itinerary.

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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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! 🌳🥾