Alpe d'Huez Lac Besson walk

Access: Grandes Rousses sector (departure possible from 2100, Pic Blanc 1 gondola arrival station)
Difficulty: easy
One-way time: 1h30
Picnic table
Please note: part of the walk follows the route des lacs.
Please note: swimming prohibited

It takes you through an alpine pasture and part of the ski area, and offers magnificent panoramic views of the Oisans.
Enjoy one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the whole family: Lac Besson and its new relaxation area.
From the parking lot, 1h40 loop over 4.5km.
Please note limited car access to the Lakes area.
Prefer access by shuttle (9am to 11pm: https://www.alpedhuez-resalp.com) or gondola (9am to 5:30pm).

• Prefer climbing shoes to sneakers on mountain paths.

• Bring rain gear (weather changes quickly in the mountains), sunglasses, a hat or cap, sunscreen, a bottle of water (or bottle), and a snack.

• Don't go too high in the mountains with a baby under the age of 1 (risk of ear infections).

• Stay well hydrated (especially children)

• Choose age-appropriate walks (duration, altitude difference)

• Take regular breaks
  You should also remember to :

• Check weather conditions

• Check lift schedules

• Find out about the itinerary

• Protected plants, wildlife and minerals are all part of the landscape. Please respect them.

• Take all your garbage with you. Recycling bins are available in the resort.

• We recommend that you keep your dogs on a leash.

• During your hikes, you may come across cow pens. Please remember to close them after you have passed.

• You may come across herds of grazing sheep. Protection dogs are there to protect them. They are not trained to be aggressive, but they are trained to be deterrents.