Blanchard - Grand Lac
Warnings
- Elevation gain >1000m: carry sufficient water and start early.
Map & route
GPX track — verify on the ground before hiking
Fitness level
From Blanchard (1731 m) in the municipality of Avise, this 7.5 km route climbs 1085 metres to reach Grand Lac at 2815 m, a key junction on the Alta Via n. 3 long-distance trail. The path ascends through high pastures and glacially sculpted basins, with views expanding steadily across the valley as altitude is gained. Grand Lac is a sizeable alpine tarn and a traditional rest point for Alta Via walkers. Rated E with over 1000 m of elevation gain, the route demands good physical fitness and full mountain gear.
Getting there
Parking
Photo gallery
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Flora along the trail
ACurated and verified by Andrea Rama
Data source: Catasto Sentieri Regione Autonoma VdA · Open data — DGR 899/2014
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