Hiking : Lac des Balmettes

A familial itinerary allowing to discover a delightful mountain lake.

Hiking : Lac des Balmettes Saint-Colomban-des-Villards

About

Departing from Saint-Colomban-des-Villards (73130)
Average length : 03h00
Total elevation gain : 450m
Distance : 4.8km
Animals allowed

Starts: From the Chef-lieu of St Colomban, go to the forest track of Frumezan (road behind the church), park on the 12th hairpin bend on a little parking (torrent near and chalets below the parking).
The path starts on a steep slope. Cross a little torrent then follow the hairpin bends. Possibility to continue to the Balmettes pass.

Variation: Go up to the summit of the forest track to reach the parking of the chalet RTM. Rise less steep but passing of a scree. Possibility to do this itinerary on a loop.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 450m
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    Prices

    Free of charge.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French

    Period of practice

    From 15/05 to 01/12.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    73130 Saint-Colomban-des-Villards
    Departing from : Saint-Colomban-des-Villards (73130)
    Latitude : 45.311821 - Longitude : 6.204962
    Information update on 13/01/2023 by Office de tourisme Espace Glandon