Distance: 11.2 km
Elevation: 750 D +
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As the water flows
Pastoralism
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Lake or body of water within 300 m
Lake view
At the water's edge
From the huge dam reservoir to the charming little mountain ponds, this hike is truly the hike of the lakes! Impressive or discreet, artificial or natural, each will reveal its charms to you. This hike is prohibited for dogs.
From the huge dam reservoir to the charming little mountain ponds, this hike is truly the hike of the lakes! Impressive or discreet, artificial or natural, each will reveal its charms to you. This hike is prohibited for dogs.

As you walk along the imposing Saint-Guérin lake, think about the 13 million m3 of water retained by this 250 m long dam. It’s still impressive! This hike is not allowed for dogs.

You then cross the mountain pastures where you will undoubtedly come across a few cows. Besides, did you know that Saint Guérin is the protector of herds?

You will have to ford the stream several times... without getting your feet wet! Arriving at the Col de la Louze, at the foot of the Grand Mont, enjoy the superb view of the Beaufortain peaks.

Then you will begin the descent towards the small mountain lakes which unfold in a chain along the path, called Lac de la Tempête.

Is it because they are the remains of an ancient flood which filled the valley with water?

Topo / step by step
Departure: From the St Guérin car park 1/ Follow the direction of Passerelle de Saint Guérin along the eastern shore of the lake and passing through Esteray. 2/ Cross the Himalayan footbridge 3/ At a place called La Côte, leave the forest track and follow the path going up to the left towards the Col de la Louze. 4/ At the Col de la Louze take the balcony path to the Lacs de la Tempête. 5/ The return takes place via the same route.

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Tourism institutions

Arêches-Beaufort Tourist Office

Areches-Beaufort

Historic site and monument

Saint Guérin dam

Areches-Beaufort