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The Emparis plateau and its lakes - Lac Noir and Lac Lérié

The Emparis plateau and its lakes - Lac Noir and Lac Lérié_La Grave
The Emparis plateau and its lakes - Lac Noir and Lac Lérié_La Grave
The Emparis plateau and its lakes - Lac Noir and Lac Lérié_La Grave
The Emparis plateau and its lakes - Lac Noir and Lac Lérié_La Grave
The Emparis plateau and its lakes - Lac Noir and Lac Lérié_La Grave
The Emparis plateau and its lakes - Lac Noir and Lac Lérié_La Grave
The Emparis plateau and its lakes - Lac Noir and Lac Lérié_La Grave

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3435ETR - VALLOIRE RESISTANTE AIGUILLES D'ARVES COL DU GALIBIER
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3435ET - VALLOIRE AIGUILLES D'ARVES COL DU GALIBIER
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Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE
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13.90€
3436ET - MEIJE PELVOUX PARC NATIONAL DES ÉCRINS
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TOP75005 - BRIANCONNAIS QUEYRAS
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9.80€
TOP100D38 - ISÈRE GRENOBLE VIENNE PARC NATIONAL DES ÉCRINS PARC NATUREL RÉGIONAL DU VERCORS
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202 JURA ALPES DU NORD
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D04-05 ALPES-DE-HAUTE-PROVENCE HAUTES-ALPES
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D38 ISÈRE
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NR14 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF CENTRAL
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6.80€
NR16 PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D'AZUR
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6.80€
NR15 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF ALPIN
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6.80€
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7.00€

Description

Lac Noir and Lac Lérié are real nuggets that a stay in La Grave is a must. Located at 2400m opposite the Girose glacier.

This itinerary offers hikers an exceptional setting, with breathtaking views over the Combe de Malaval. This itinerary allows you to discover the Emparis plateau off the beaten track, and is an excellent alternative to the GR54.

From the starting point at Le Chazelet (1770 m), head down towards the village along the parking lot. At the first junction, don't go up into the village, but take a right-hand hairpin turn towards the foot of the ski lifts.

Cross the Gâ at the chairlift departure point, then follow the wide hairpins up the eastern slope of the Plateau d'Emparis.

Pass the benches (2060 m) and, at this point, fork left towards the southern edge of the Plateau d'Emparis; pass near the ruins of "Maison Rouge" and those of "Pré Veyraud" and fork left (2132 m).

Follow the narrow path to the high-altitude shepherd's huts of Galan and Massarelles, crossing two streams, the last of which is called "Caturgeas".

Then head north along a narrow path towards the ruins of the same name, skirting the large rocky outcrop to join the path leading to Lac Lérié, which we follow to the left.

Go around the lake and follow the path, which then overlooks the Combe de Malaval 1,200 metres below, and takes 15 minutes to reach Lac Noir. Walk along it to the south, past a rain gauge and 200 m further on, opposite a small lake that sometimes dries up, fork right. The path takes 30 minutes to reach the Col du Souchet (2365m).

At the pass, don't turn right onto the wide path taken by the GR 54, but continue eastwards along a path on the mountainside that joins the "Berche".

Descend its north-east slope, passing ruins and reaching the good track from the combettes at "Plaque joue", which you take to the right until you reach the Querellé.
Don't turn right onto the path leading to Clot Rafin, but continue along the track down to the "pont de la mine".

Cross the torrent and head up towards Le Chazelet to reach the starting point of the itinerary.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Medium
Dist.
17 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Le Chazelet , 05320   La Grave
Lat : 45.056582Lng : 6.282773

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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

Mountain location
Presence of livestock and guard dogs

Open period

From 01/06 to 31/10 daily.
Best time to access snow-free lakes, but it's best to check conditions before setting out.

Subject to snow conditions.

Contact

Phone : 04 76 79 90 05

Email :
cheminsdavant@gmail.com
lagrave@hautesvallees.com

Type of land

Ground
Not suitable for strollers

Reception complements

beware of snow conditions at the start of the season (June)

Animals

Yes. watch out for herds with guard dogs

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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! 🌳🥾