Lac du Lauvitel, Écrins National Park

Name: Lac du Lauvitel
Address: Écrins National Park, France

#3 among attractions in Écrins National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lac du Lauvitel is a lake in the commune of Le Bourg-d'Oisans in the Isère department of France. At an elevation of 1530 m, the lake has a surface area of 0.35 km². It is situated in the Vénéon valley. It is the largest lake of the Écrins massif and forms one slope of the Oisans region. The lake is accessible by foot from the nearby town of la Danchère. ()

Local name: Lauvitel Area: 86.49 acres (0.1351 mi²)Maximum depth: 223 ftElevation: 4918 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°58'11"N, 6°3'51"E

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Lac du Lauvitel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lac du Chambon, Roche de la Muzelle, Le Rochail, Oisans.

6.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac du Chambon, Mizoën
169 min walk • Lac du Chambon is a reservoir on the Romanche river in Isère, Rhône-Alpes, France. At an elevation of 1040 m, its surface area is 1.4 km².
3.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Roche de la Muzelle, Écrins National Park
87 min walk • The Roche de la Muzelle is the most western peak of the Massif des Ecrins. Located near Les Deux Alpes, the mountain - with its beautiful pyramid - dominates the resort from the south.
1.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Le Rochail, Écrins National Park
45 min walk • Le Rochail is a mountain in the French Alps. Located in the Massif des Écrins, the mountain has a summit elevation of 3,023 metres.
5.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Oisans, Le Bourg-d'Oisans
147 min walk • L'Oisans is a region in the French Alps, located in the départements of l'Isère and Hautes-Alpes, and corresponding to the drainage basin of the River Romanche and its tributaries. Between Livet-et-Gavet and Le Bourg-d'Oisans, the Romanche forms a deep gorge.
7.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aiguille des Arias, Écrins National Park
190 min walk • Aiguille des Arias is a mountain of the French Alps in Isère. Located in the Massif des Écrins, the mountain is 3,403 m tall. The mirror of Fétoules is a lake that has reflection of Tête de Lauranoure to right Le Bec du Canard and the l'Aiguille des Arias in the center.
5.3 miNE
Area
Le Freney-d'Oisans, Mont-de-Lans
136 min walk • Le Freney-d'Oisans is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.
4 miNE
Locality
Les Deux Alpes
102 min walk • With over 200 kilometers of slopes, Les Deux Alpes caters to skiers and snowboarders of all levels, from beginners to advanced. The resort's high-altitude glacier ensures excellent snow conditions throughout the ski season, making it a favorite destination for winter...
5.6 miN
Locality
Auris
144 min walk • Auris is a commune in the Isère department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of south-eastern France. The inhabitants of the commune are known as Aurienchons or Aurienchonnes.
2.9 miNE
Locality
Vénosc
74 min walk • Vénosc is renowned for its breathtaking alpine scenery, with towering mountains and lush forests providing a stunning backdrop for a range of outdoor activities. Hiking and mountain biking are popular pastimes here, with numerous trails winding through the rugged...