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Lac du Lou – Starting point: Plan de l’Eau

Lac du Lou – Starting point: Plan de l’Eau_Les Menuires
Lac du Lou – Starting point: Plan de l’Eau_Les Menuires
Lac du Lou – Starting point: Plan de l’Eau_Les Menuires
Lac du Lou – Starting point: Plan de l’Eau

Description

The Lac du Lou trail is a must-do hike.
Of moderate difficulty, it leads you to the largest natural lake in the valley, nestled in a wild, untouched setting.
Perfect for a picnic or a gourmet break at the mountain refuge.
From the Plan de l’Eau parking area, on the right, the statue of Blessed Paul marks the start of the discovery trail.
Along the way, enrich your knowledge by stopping at various points of interest along this path through alpine meadows.
Lac du Lou sits at an altitude of 2,035 m, in a preserved natural setting surrounded by majestic peaks.
You can extend the experience by heading to the Lac du Lou refuge to recharge and relax.

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Walking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
3h
Dist.
4.3 km
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Starting point

73440   Les Menuires
Lat : 45.313013Lng : 6.538609

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Updated by

Compagnie des Alpes - 27/06/2025
www.compagniedesalpes.com/
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Open period

From 30/04 to 15/10/2025 daily. Subject to favorable weather.

Contact

Phone : 04 79 00 73 00

Email : contact@lesmenuires.com

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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! 🌳🥾