How to drive the unpaved road to Lac du Lou in Savoie?
Lac du Lou is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.059m (6,755ft) above sea level, in the Savoie department in France.
Where is Lac du Lou?
The lake is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in the south-eastern part of the country, within the Vanoise National Park.
How to get by car to Refuge du lac du Lou?
Near the lake there’s a parking lot and a mountain refuge called Refuge du lac du Lou.
Is the road to Lac du Lou unpaved?
The road to the lake is totally unpaved, and a 4x4 vehicle is recommended. It’s narrow in parts and pretty curvy.
How long is the road to Lac du Lou?
Starting from the paved D117, the road to the lake is 3.1 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 248m and the average gradient is 8%.
Is the road to Lac du Lou open year-round?
Set high in Massif de la Vanoise, the road is totally impassable in winters.
Pic: Philippe Bour