31 – LE LAC VERT

Steps

Step 1

Start at the bottom of the Lis valley. The tone is set from the very first metres, and the switchbacks in the beech forest will allow you to find your rhythm.

Step 2

At the Artigue clearing (1,395 m), you can take your first well-deserved break. The trail continues to climb and quickly joins the stream, which you follow to the junction for the Maupas refuge.

Step 3

Continue your climb and pass the Coume hut (1,700 m). The trail starts at the bottom of the valley and then climbs up the left side. After a short steep climb, you will arrive at Lac des Graoues, where you will find the newly renovated shepherd's hut.

Step 4

Just a little more effort and you will arrive just above Lac Vert (2,011 m).

Step 5

For the descent, take the same route.