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Lac des Balmettes

Description

A familial itinerary allowing to discover a delightful mountain lake.

Starts: From the Chef-lieu of St Colomban, go to the forest track of Frumezan (road behind the church), park on the 12th hairpin bend on a little parking (torrent near and chalets below the parking).
The path starts on a steep slope. Cross a little torrent then follow the hairpin bends. Possibility to continue to the Balmettes pass.

Variation: Go up to the summit of the forest track to reach the parking of the chalet RTM. Rise less steep but passing of a scree. Possibility to do this itinerary on a loop.

Technical Information

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

73130   Saint-Colomban-des-Villards
Lat : 45.30892Lng : 6.22062

Date and time

  • From 15/05/2026 to 01/12/2026

Additional information

Updated by

Office de tourisme Espace Glandon - 16/12/2025
www.saint-colomban.com
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Open period

From 15/05 to 01/12 daily.

Contact

Phone : 04 79 56 24 53

Email : bienvenue@saint-colomban.com

Animals

Yes

Data author

Image Explore Savoie
proposed by Explore Savoie
89 rue Amiral Gérard Daille 73000 Chambéry France

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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! 🌳🥾