Fantastic hike surrounded by granite peaks over 3000 m. Great views in ideal weather, enough melt water to power the waterfalls but still ice and snow higher up to top off the views. And autumn berries on the bushes.
We’ve done this hike a few times now as it’s always been rewarding. A steep climb up from Gioberney (1650 m.) alternating between rocky path and shrub bush. Glaciers at their end-of-summer minimum but with a dusting of new snow in the highest gullies and cracks facing North.
Some trout in the Lac de Lauzon (2018 m.), to the delight of the anglers and amusement of the rest of us picnicking. Down a longer route but closer to the waterfalls of the Cirque glacière de Gioberney and with the roar of the melt water beside and below the path. Pâté-en-croûte-maison with many trimmings for dinner back at the hotel, followed by filet of Rouget. A fantastic day in the Valgaudermar in the Parc national des Écrins.
Gioberney (1650 m.)
Lac de Lauzon (2018 m.)
Cirque glacière de Gioberney
Pâté-en-croûte-maison