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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Le Freney-D'Oisans

Lac du Chambon and its dam – Lake Chambon loop from Le Freney-d'Oisans

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Le Freney-D'Oisans

Lac du Chambon and its dam – Lake Chambon loop from Le Freney-d'Oisans

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Lac du Chambon and its dam – Lake Chambon loop from Le Freney-d'Oisans

00:55

16.4km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

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2.73 km

Lac du Chambon and its dam

Highlight • Lake

A lake with crystalline colors.

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2.79 km

Lake Chambon

Highlight • Lake

Here you have a superb view of Lac du Chambon.

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3.45 km

Dam at Lac du Chambon

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A beautiful route, though challenging, with the last 4 kilometers reaching between 8.5 and 10%. The descent is on a rough road with many potholes. After 5 kilometers, it becomes …

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3.66 km

Start of Col de Sarenne

Highlight • Mountain Pass

from here alternatively to Alpe d'Huez

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5.01 km

Lake Chambon

Highlight • Lake

Lac du Chambon is an artificial lake created by the Chambon dam on the Romanche River. It is located along the departmental road 1091 (formerly national road 91), between Bourg-d'Oisans and the Col du Lautaret.

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7.77 km

Cascade de la Pisse

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A small waterfall that is very beautiful to see.

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8.10 km

Scenic Road Along Lac du Chambon

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The quieter alternative to the main road. The surface is also doable with a racing bike if you're not too squeamish.

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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.60 km

6.63 km

1.76 km

391 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,110 m)

Lowest point (930 m)

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Friday 4 September

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