Hiking - Lac Blanc from Refuge de Péclet-Polset
A one-day walking trail along the Chavière valley
"As I climb up the Chavière valley, I am quickly immersed in a meadow-pasture landscape where I appreciate the beauty of the flora and enjoy observing families of marmots, lying silently in the grass. At the Refuge de Péclet-Polset, I find myself in a traditional alpine setting where the rock reigns supreme, the result of a ""carambolesque"" arrangement. The end of the walk is marked by the blue-green setting of Lac Blanc, an atmosphere of contemplation and meditation. The view from the lake takes my breath away with the Col du Soufre facing me, the points of the Observatory and the Râteau (rake) on the other side. If you are lucky, like me on this day, the ibex may make an appearance. Don’t be surprised to see some of them with colourful tags on their ears and collars around their necks, they are being studied and monitored!”
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Park at the Pont de la Pêche car park. At the level of the National Park’s information panels take the vehicle track on the left in the direction of “Montaimont”. After the hamlet of Montaimont, cross the Doron de Chavière to reach the Refuge du Roc de la Pêche, then follow ""Refuge de Péclet-Polset"" by the vehicle track leading to the refuge. Go around the refuge on the right and continue along the path to Lac Blanc.
To return, take the path in the opposite direction.
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Please note that mountain biking is only permitted up to the Refuge de Péclet-Polset and only on the vehicle track. The trail after the refuge is inaccessible to horses (bare rock passage and micro cliff). The route passes through the heart of the National Park and, as such, you must leave your dog at home or with someone you trust.