La Lac Nègre Route Guide
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Route Description for La Lac Nègre
From the parking area, take the path on the left between the larch and pine forest and continue up, for 1h or more, until the Col de Salèse, 2,013 m. It’s the ridge in the valley of the two mountains on either side of you.
A few hundred meters past the Col de Saliése you’ll reach the dirt road. You’ll follow this down. Take the path on the right, marked with a yellow mark.
From here, you continue on the path, you’ll go across a nice wood bridge and, in a few minutes, you’ll take the path on the right. You’ll find a pole (number 269) with a direction panel here.
The path continues through the sparse larch forest. You’ll find the path to Col de Fremamorta, 2,270 m (pole number 270). Turn left, and then keep right, in a few minutes you’ll reach La Lac Négre.
Behind the lake is the crest of Cime de Bresses and the Pas de Prefouns, which dominates the valley.
You return on the path you came in on.
Insider Hints for La Lac Nègre
- If you still have energy, you can continue to Pas de Prefouns. Walk along the right side of the lake, taking the path for the Pas de Prefouns. It’ll take 1-2h.
- From the pass, you have a spectacular view on the Lac Négre Valley and on the Valasco Valley, on the Italian side of this Alps.
- Vesubie is a great place to use as your base camp. Their info page can suggest some places to stay and eat.
Getting to the La Lac Nègre Trailhead
Get to Le Boréon. Continue past the Alpha Wolf Centre and cross the bridge on the left to Col de Salèse. After 3.1 km, you will arrive to the parking area where the hike starts.Route Information for La Lac Nègre
When to do:
June to early October
Backcountry Campsites:
Yes. In Saint-Martin-Vésubie or from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. on site
Toilets:
Yes, at Le Boréon
Family friendly:
No
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Out and back
La Lac Nègre Elevation Graph
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This scenic view made me go back! Nice to be away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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- 05:05
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the landscape above is splendid
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Excellent hiking, an exceptional site with beautiful lake
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- 05:30
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The hike is beautiful with a great view of the lake
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It's the perfect place to stop to see the beautiful landscape and the lake
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- 06:00
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The granite cliffs were note-worthy! There are plenty of shades along the way, where you can rest.
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One of the most unique lakes I've seen!
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Breathtaking valleys! The lakes looks stunning. Very easy hike!
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Did this hike with my eldest. The trail is definitely doable but i wouldn't call it easy. Awesome views and cool granite cliffs.
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Beautiful hike. It's comparatively easier than previous hikes I've done before.
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