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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne

Saint-Sorlin-D'Arves

Beautiful rock by a small lake – Viewpoint loop from Col de la Croix-de-Fer

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne

Saint-Sorlin-D'Arves

Beautiful rock by a small lake – Viewpoint loop from Col de la Croix-de-Fer

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Beautiful rock by a small lake – Viewpoint loop from Col de la Croix-de-Fer

01:35

5.35km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.40 km for 690 m

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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244 m

Descent to Col de la Croix de Fer

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View of the laces leading to the pass from Saint-Sorlin d'Arves.

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922 m

Guichard Lake

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Nice place for a rest

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2.16 km

Viewpoint

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Col de la Croix de Fer

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There are three different ways to climb to the top of the Col de la Croix de Fer. The most famous is the climb from the Verney dam in the …

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3.35 km

Lac des Cerces

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3.40 km

Lac du Laitelet

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Beautiful lake with an amazing view of the valley below.
Good spot for a picnic (however there is no shade).

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.97 km

1.52 km

715 m

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

715 m

422 m

224 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,080 m)

Lowest point (1,980 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

18°C

9°C

62 %

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Beautiful rock by a small lake – Viewpoint loop from Col de la Croix-de-Fer

Descent to Col de la Croix de Fer

Guichard Lake

Viewpoint

Col de la Croix de Fer

Lac des Cerces

Lac du Laitelet

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