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Pétarel Lakes by the Andrieux

in La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar
12.7 km
Round-trip
Walking/pedestrian
5h 30min
Hard

  • This ascent in a forest setting enables you to benefit from the grandiose panorama of the Mount Olan massif.

  • The silent forest cover of Silver Firs, populated by enormous ants, gives a mysterious character to this ascent. Then, the landscape of the lake offers hikers wonder and serenity.
  • Tips
    Under the glacial cross cliff, certain crossings can be slippery especially in wet weather. NB : the bivouac is only allowed (from 19h à 9h) and rubbish must be taken away in order to preserve the site.

    Is in the midst of the park : The national park is an unrestricted natural area but subjected to regulations which must be known by all visitors.
  • Departure
    La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar
  • Difference in height
    2035.94 m
  • Departure : Hameau Les Andrieux, la Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar.
    Road access : From Saint-Firmin, take the D985A/route de La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar, continue on this road to the Andrieux hamlet..
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
2036 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 2076 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1052 m
  • Total positive elevation : 2036 m
  • Total negative elevation : -1012 m
  • Max positive elevation : 1005 m
  • Min positive elevation : -1005 m