Lac des Cordes from Les Chalps

This magnificent lake, dominated by the Pic de Rochebrune, is one of the jewels of the Briançonnais region. On the edge of the Cerveyrette valley, this hike passes through forests, wetlands and alpine meadows in the heart of the Natura 2000 site. You're sure to fall in love!

Description

From the Hameau des Chalps, park at the Bourget parking lot, then take the dirt track down towards the Cerveyrette torrent to reach the footbridge.

After crossing the footbridge, the trail begins with a steep climb through the forest, forming several hairpin bends.
After the main climb, the path flattens out in a clearing, then quickly leads to a cabled passage in a rock face.

After this technical passage, the trail crosses the last larch trees in the forest, then flattens out to lead to a magnificent wetland.

Cross the wetland and the wide Vallon Gras opens up before you. Up ahead, the lock marks the weir behind which you can imagine the lake.

The path then begins a gradual ascent through the cirque on the right bank of the torrent.

A final, steeper climb under the rocks leads to the lock. The spillway and Lac des Cordes open up before you, with Turge de la Suffie and Escalinade overhanging.

The wide banks of the lake at the far end offer an unforgettable night's bivouac.

Complément accueil

This itinerary is located in the heart of the Rochebrune - Izoard - Vallée de la Cerveyrette N2000 protected area.
In order to preserve this exceptional site, we ask you to respect certain rules:

- Stay on the paths
- Dogs must be kept on a leash
- No picking of plants or flowers
- Bring your own garbage
- Camping and fires prohibited, bivouacs authorized
- Respect the tranquillity of the site

Herds and sheepdogs present during summer.

Environnements

• Lake view
• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Close to GR footpath
• In a nature reserve

Tarifs

Free access.

Itinéraire

• Distance 4.8km
• Type d'itinéraire Aller/retour
• Dénivelé positif 548m
• Durée journalière 04h00
• Itinéraire balisé Oui
• Précision balisage GR58 Variant - White / red markings all along the route and signs
• Passage délicat A technical passage with cables at the start of the course.
• Nature du terrain Non-groomed itinerary, Rock, Stone, Not suitable for strollers
• Altitude maximum 2450m

Période d'ouverture

From 15/05 to 15/11 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Ouverture complémentaire

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Langues parlées

• French

Localisation