Balade des 6 Lacs
Hautes-Alpes, France
Out-and-back trail in Hautes-Alpes, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 11.1 mi (17.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,406 ft (1,038 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 20 min
- High point
- 8,842 ft (2,695 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Hut: Refuge des Estaris 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from start
- Peak: Le Drouvet 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Balade des 6 Lacs
How long is Balade des 6 Lacs?
Balade des 6 Lacs is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 20 min. It climbs 3,406 ft (1,038 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,842 ft (2,695 m).
How hard is Balade des 6 Lacs?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Balade des 6 Lacs?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Balade des 6 Lacs?
Drinking water on the way at 0.8 mi (1.3 km), 5.1 mi (8.2 km). No toilets mapped.
Is Balade des 6 Lacs shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Balade des 6 Lacs?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Balade des 6 Lacs?
La Pastourelle, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Gentianes sports, 0.3 mi (0.5 km).
Is this a good week for Balade des 6 Lacs?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Balade des 6 Lacs
- Forest des Estaris - Sentier de Joseph Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- La Marmotte Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Les Gardettes Hautes-Alpes · Hard · 2.8 mi (4.4 km)
- Piou Piou - Sentier de Joseph Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.6 km)
- Estaris Hautes-Alpes · Moderate · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Jujal Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- Le Roc d'Alibrandes Hautes-Alpes · Hard · 10.1 mi (16.2 km)
- La Muande Hautes-Alpes · Hard · 4.5 mi (7.3 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap