Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Lac Luitel - Prémol

Lac Luitel - PrémolPhoto: Ylliab Photo from Grenoble, France, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.8 mi
one way
707 ft
climb
4,161 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Lac Luitel - Prémol is a 0.8-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,590 ft and 4,160 ft above sea level, with roughly 710 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Chamrousse, about 1.5 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pic de l'Œilly, Rocher de Chambre-Chien and Rocher de Richagnier. For camping, Aire de bivouac de Chamrousse and Camping L'Imprévu are within about 6 miles. There are 11 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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