Lake Laramon

Name: Lake Laramon
Address: Parking de Fontcouverte Fontcouverte Haute vallée de la Clarée, Névache, 05100
Telephone: 04 92 20 02 20
Price range: Free access.

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Lac Laramon is one of the jewels in the crown of the Hautes Alpes. Easy to access, it's a must-do if you want to discover the Clarée with your family. After a stop at the Ricou refuge, a panoramic view of the Cerces and Queyrellin ranges will reward your efforts.

Description

From the Fontcouverte parking lot, reach the footbridge opposite the Auberge de la Fruitière. The route starts just after the footbridge, indicated by the signs for Lac Laramon, Lac du Serpent and Refuge Ricou.

This wide, stony path, with its moderately steep, constant gradient, takes you straight up to the Ricou refuge.
After a first stop at the refuge Ricou, the surrounding panorama is already spectacular: the Cerces and Queyrellin massifs opposite give an impression of immensity.

Just above the refuge, leave the track and take the well-marked path on the right. This gradually twists and turns for 15 minutes or so, until it comes to a crossroads where several itineraries meet: ignore the paths on either side and continue climbing straight ahead. The path quickly joins the torrent of Lac Laramon up to its spillway, where the full extent of the lake finally comes into view.

Perched at an altitude of 2359 metres, this jewel of the Hautes Alpes allows you to appreciate the full beauty of the valley, and behind the Queyrellin massif, part of the Dôme des Écrins begins to come into view.

The return journey takes the same route.

You can continue your ascent towards Lac du Serpent (+ 40 min / + 100 m ascent) and even Pic du Lac Blanc.

Complément accueil

This hike, which is very popular in summer, leads to degradation of the vegetation along the trail. Please stay on the main route.

Above the Ricou refuge, please keep your dogs on a leash (many marmots).