Upper lakes
A unique hiking tour, perched on the balcony of the Upper Lakes at 2800m altitude. Ideal for discovering glacial lakes.
An essential mountain hike during your summer stay! This circuit, easily accessible with the gondolas, will make you discover the wonders of the Massif des Grandes Rousses. In this mineral and wild landscape, let yourself be absorbed by the unique atmosphere of this vast & natural plateau. At the start of the hike, enjoy the view of the Lac Blanc!
Possibility of a stop at noon at Refuge de la Fare. Departure from Lac de la Fare, follow the trail OBP No. 262 to l'Alpette.
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS :
Start: DMC2 2700m (take a pedestrian pass)
Distance: 7km
Altitude difference: about 200m
Duration: 2.5 hours
Maximum altitude: 2800m
Markup accuracy: From Oz Station, take the Poutran gondola up to 2100m, then the DMC2 up to 2700m. Follow trail 263 through Lac du Milieu to Lac de la Fare. Retrace your steps to the Lac Blanc, descent by the lifts: DMC2 + Poutran or TPH2 2800m + Alpette.
INTERESTS: Glacial lakes, fauna, flora, views of the Massif de la Muzelle, Belledonne, Taillefer
TO KNOW: These lakes resulting from the glacial digging have been cleared only for a few centuries. It is for this reason that the vegetation is rare, the soil being poor and not very thick.
Route details
Pets welcome
Car park
Opening
From 15/06 to 30/09 daily.
More details
Not accessible in a wheelchair
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Go there
Latitude : 45.127846
Longitude : 6.070756
Height : 2800
38114 Oz-en-Oisans
Go there
Access via the Eau d'Olle Express cable car from the village of Allemond.
By the Alpette cable car from Oz / By the Poutran cable car from Oz.
By the DMC 2 cable car from Alpe d'Huez.
By the Dôme des Rousses cable car from the Alpette plateau.
Information updated on 12/07/2026
by Office de Tourisme d'Oz 3300
