View of Col de la Louze – View of Pointe du Riondet loop from La Grande Maison

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View of Col de la Louze – View of Pointe du Riondet loop from La Grande Maison

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View of Col de la Louze – View of Pointe du Riondet loop from La Grande Maison

03:58

8.87km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.45 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.44 km

Col de la Louse – View of Mont Blanc

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An essential crossroads for climbing to the Grand Mont or for going to the Lacs de la Tempête.
Magnificent panorama of Mont Blanc.

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3.79 km

View of Col de la Louze

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View from the scree slope leading to the Tempête Lakes.

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4.43 km

Viewpoint overlooking Lac de la Tempête

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In the spring, watch out for the snow, good walking shoes and in the summer, herd protection dogs.

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5.19 km

View of Pointe du Riondet

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View from the Col de la Louze.

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5.41 km

Louse Pass

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At 2,119 meters above sea level, the Col de la Louse divides the Beaufortain massif and the Tarentaise valley. It is an essential passage to access the Grand Mont and the Tempête lakes.

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8.87 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.20 km

2.32 km

362 m

Surfaces

8.52 km

362 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 3 November

4°C

-2°C

7 %

Additional weather tips

It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

May 28, 2023,Lac de la Tempête à partir du parking de la Grande Maison

To access the car park, take the D93 which passes through Petit Coeur. After Molençon, take the road that heads left towards the Grande Maison car park. Motorable road at the start then unpaved for the last 3 km.

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