Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes·France

Tour de la Lauzière

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Duration

2-4 days

Distance

47.4 km

Elevation gain

3221 m

Max altitude

2271 m

The Tour de la Lauzière is a 47.4 km loop through Savoie, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, offering a complete immersion in alpine landscapes. Over 2 to 4 days, you accumulate 3221 m of elevation gain to reach a maximum altitude of 2271 m, traversing varied and captivating environments. This trek takes you through dense forests and rocky summits, alongside mountain lakes with crystalline waters and spectacular cliffs that mark the Savoyard relief. The successive panoramas reveal the geological and ecological richness of the Lauzière massif. This loop allows for gradual progression in altitude, offering remarkable viewpoints at each stage. Accessible by public transport via regional lines serving Savoie, this trek does not require a personal vehicle to get there. Ideal for alpine hiking enthusiasts seeking a complete adventure combining wild nature and varied landscapes in the heart of Savoie.

SummitsForestsLakesCliffs

Stages

days

DifficultyDifficult

Duration / day6h15

Distance / day15.8 km

Elev. gain / day+1,237 m

Hardest stage

1Gite du Logis des Fées

33.7 km · +2,639 m · 13h15

Departure	Arrival	Accommodation on arrival	Duration	Distance	+Elev.	−Elev.
1 Hôtel Le Lac BleuRefuge	Gite du Logis des FéesRefuge	RefugeGite du Logis des Fées	13h15	33.7 km	+2,639 m	−2,693 m
2 CelliersVillage	Gîte de la LauzièreRefuge	RefugeHôtel du Grand Pic RefugeGîte de la Lauzière	0h45	2.4 km	+50 m	−361 m
3 CelliersVillage	Hôtel Le Lac BleuRefuge	—	4h45	11.3 km	+1,023 m	−658 m