The Three Lakes - Col du Galibier Route

This hike begins at Plan Lachat, a parking lot located on the road leading to the Col du Galibier, approximately 8 kilometers before the summit and 9.5 kilometers after the village of Valloire. The starting point, Plan Lachat, is at an altitude of 1962 meters. The hike continues to Les Mottets, which is located at an altitude of 2137 meters, then heads to Lac des Cerces at an altitude of 2405 meters. It then passes Col des Cerces at an altitude of 2574 meters and then descends to the two lakes at an altitude of 2450 meters. It is only after passing these two lakes that the descent becomes constant by road to Plan Lachat. The total elevation gain for this hike is 612 meters.