Col du Lac Blanc walk

  • Pedestrian sports
  • Hiking itinerary

From the Pic Blanc 2 arrival station, or from Alpette—a connecting route between the Dôme des Rousses and the Pic Blanc 2 arrival station. Discover magnificent rock slabs shaped by glaciers.

Access: Grandes Rousses area
You can start from either the Pic Blanc 2 or Alpette-Rousses cable car stations.
Difficulty: easy
One-way time: 1 hour

- Choose hiking boots over sneakers for mountain trails
- Bring rain gear (the weather changes quickly in the mountains), sunglasses, a hat or cap, sunscreen, a bottle of water (or baby bottle), and a snack
- Avoid going too high in altitude with a baby under 1 year old (risk of ear infections)
- Stay well-hydrated (especially children)
- Choose hikes suitable for the children’s ages (duration, elevation gain)
- Take regular breaks
You should also remember to:
- Check the weather forecast
- Check the ski lift schedules
- Familiarize yourself with the route


- Protected plants, wildlife, and minerals are part of the landscape. Please respect them.
- Take all your trash with you. Recycling bins are available at the resort.
- It is recommended that you keep your dogs on a leash.
- During your hikes, you may need to cross cattle pens. Please remember to close them behind you.
- You may encounter herds of sheep grazing. Guardian dogs are there to protect them. They are not trained to be aggressive but are trained to act as a deterrent.

Route details

  • Pets welcome,

  • Accessible via ski lift

Opening

From 01/05 to 30/11/2026.
Subject to access conditions (snow, roadworks...).

More details

Not accessible in a wheelchair

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Latitude : 45.118077

Longitude : 6.103527

gare d'arrivée du télécabine Pic Blanc 2 ou Alpette-Rousses
38750 Alpe d'Huez
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Please note that car access to the Les Lacs area is limited.
Prefer access by shuttle (9am to 11pm: https://www.alpedhuez-resalp.com) or gondola (9am to 5:30pm).

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Information updated on 22/07/2026
by Alpe d'Huez Tourisme

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