Le Lauzet circuit (trail route no. 8)

Key facts

Distance: 22.6 km
Ascent: +1,147 m
Descent: −1,104 m
Estimated time: 3 hr 20; trail running
Difficulty: Easy; official rating
Route: Loop; back to the start

Profile and gradient

under 10%
10 to 20%
over 20%

Surface and path types

Surface: Paved 10%
Dirt & gravel 89%
Unknown 1%
Path types: Trail 39%
Track 51%
Road 10%

Description

The Le Lauzet circuit is a loop taking you on a discovery of the multi-faceted features of a high alpine territory! Pine, fir and larch trees, forest roads, meadows and a mountain stream all combine to make this a highly varied trail. On the way to the chalets of Le Lauzet, this circuit is brimming with a harmonious variety of landscapes! Facing away from the entrance to the lake campsite, turn right to go through the village of La Roche-de-Rame along the Rue Les Queyras. After going past the cemetery, continue to the right. - Turn left. At the end of this track, at the D38 continue by turning right. A little further up, cross the bridge on the right. After the Bouchouse hydroelectric power station, turn left and take the path leading off to the right. Carry on along this path until you reach the Bel Pinet sector. - At the Bel Pinet sector, take the path on the right to start the descent. - As you approach the pink marble quarries, take the path on the left. This is a technical section. Then after a succession of hairpins, continue straight on towards Le Lauzet. - At the chalets in Le Lauzet, turn left onto a forest road. At Le Giet, continue straight ahead on a path which is technical in places. This brings you to the vast open pasture area of Pré Chapelle. - Take the track on the left running along the edge of a wood, the Bois du Sapet. In Le Puy, continue by taking the track on the right. - Continue to the right. You pass a succession of hairpins and come to La Roche-de-Rame, through the Barthéou district.

Difficulty

Official rating: easy, by Parc national des Écrins.

Before you go

Before setting off, it is very important to check the opening periods for this route on the website: https://stationdetrail.com/fr/stations/le-pays-des-ecrins/parcours
Share your photographs on social networks with #stationdetrailecrins
Check weather conditions before setting off.
Rescue services contact details: Secours Montagne (Mountain Rescue): +33 (0)4 92 22 22 22 or 112
Show consideration for the work of farmers, livestock keepers and owners
Close all gates behind you
Take your litter home
Do not take shortcuts across pastureland
The trail routes are also suitable for walking

Getting there

Start: Camping du lac, La Roche-de-Rame, La Roche-de-Rame (05).

Sources

Track: Parc national des Écrins, Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (destination.ecrins-parcnational.fr/trek/959538-Trail-N08---Le-Lauzet). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
Surface and path types: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL, extract of 28 October 2026, matched to the track every 10 m (openstreetmap.org/copyright)
Official elevation gain: 1,147 m, Parc national des Écrins