Objective Mountain lake

Envie de découvrir nos pépites en Izoard ? Voici notre sélection des 5 lacs d’altitude à découvrir en Izoard, dans les Hautes Alpes.

Choisissez le lac de montagne qui vous ressemble le plus ! Du plus reculé au plus accessible, venez apprécier sa beauté. Les lacs d’altitude sont des trésors de nos vallées qu’il faut respecter et préserver. Important pour la faune des montagnes, ces lacs sont une bonne partie de l’année recouverts de neige et donc inaccessibles pour la faune. Faites le choix de ne pas vous baigner, de respecter l’équilibre fragile de cette biodiversité, préservons ces lacs qui sont indispensables pour les petits habitants des montagnes.

The lake of l'Orceyrette

lac de l'Orceyrette
Blais T.

Natural heritage exceptional

Le lac de l’Orceyrette marque la frontière entre le Queyras et le bois des Ayes. Admirez les vieux pins cembros, guettez la chouette chevêchette et la chouette de Tengmalm, prélassez vous au bord de ce joli lac d’altitude.

Departure: Hameau des Ayes or Plan Peyron, Villard Saint Pancrace

Duration: 1h / 20 min (depending on starting point)

Height difference: 180 m / 75m

Our tip: the golden larch trees in autumn contrast with the blue water. A must-see between September and October.

 

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the lake des Cordes

lac des cordes
Blais T.

Contemplation is the watchword

To visit Lac des Cordes is to discover a place of greenery and calm in the heart of the mountain pastures, with a view of the Italian crests and Mont Chenaillet. The lake is a place for contemplation and relaxation. The loop can be completed via the Col des Marsailles, returning along the Cerveyrette.

Start: Hameau du Bourgea, Cervières

Duration: 2 hours

Ascent: 480m (680m via the Marsailles pass)

Our little tip:A few small lakes shine above us. Dare to climb a little higher to see Lac de l'Étoile and Lac de la Madeleine.

 

Delphine and Maxime's tour of Lac des Cordes

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The lake des sarailles

Randonnée, lac Sarailles, Chenaillet, automne 2025 - Laury Chamerlat (18)
L. Chamerlat

History geological

Lac des Sarailles lies in an environment of scree and moraine, punctuated by basalts and gabbros that bear witness to an ancient ocean that has now disappeared. These two rocks are characteristic of the oceanic crust, fed by lava and visible in the open air. This family-friendly walk offers beautiful views over the Fonts valley and the Bourget marsh. Explanatory panels punctuate the walk, giving an insight into the geological history of the Alps.

Start : Hameau de la Chau, parking lot after the Aittes wall, Cervières

Duration: 3h30

Difference in altitude: 360m

Our little tip: On the way back, you can opt for a variation via Lac Noir and/or Lac de Gignoux.

 

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The black black

Lac noir hautes alpes
Blais T.

Walk family

Lac Noir is an easy, family-friendly hike offering a fine view over the Cerveyrette valley. Between scree slopes and grassy pastures, the landscape invites you to take a break.

 

 

Start : Hameau de la Chau, parking lot after the Aittes wall, Cervières

Duration: 3h

Difference in altitude: 350m

Our little tip: Take the time to make a detour to Lac de Rouséou and then take the Lac des Sarailles option.

 

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The lake Gignoux

lac gignoux
Blais T.

At the gateway of Italy

Lac Gignoux is located in a scree and moraine environment close to the Chenaillet massif. It covers almost 2 hectares. The ridge overlooking the lake marks the border with Italy. It's an easy hike with a magnificent view over the Cerveyrette valley and the Marais du Bourget plain .

Departure: Hameau de la Chau parking lot

Duration: 4h

Difference in altitude: 470m

Our little tip:Make a detour to Lac Noir

 

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