Lac des Rouies from the Lavey refuge

This long hike takes us into the high mountains in a mineral and glacial atmosphere.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Departure point: Refuge de la Lavey
Ascent: 925 m
Round trip time: 4h00
Distance: 5.5 km

ITINERARY:
From the Lavey refuge, the trail follows the Muande valley. A succession of switchbacks through varied terrain of moorland, rhododendron and rock, following cairns, leads to Lac des Rouies. The occasional strenuous sections require a good level of fitness.

HIKING IN THE HEART OF THE ECRINS NATIONAL PARK
The Écrins massif is an exceptional area, open to all, with a rare natural, cultural and landscape heritage. To protect these treasures, the heart of the park is marked with blue-white-red painted flags, where regulations must be respected. Please take note of them when planning your hike to preserve this collective asset on the ecrins-parcnational.fr website.

Minimum age: 12 years