Three days to discover the best walks around Courchevel

🚌 How do I get to this hike?

If you're driving, you can park at the lake car park or take a shuttle bus from Courchevel.

👉Who is this hike for?

This walk is suitable for all walkers in good physical condition, and can be enjoyed with family or friends. In summer, the route is quite busy, as the path is one of the most beautiful around Courchevel.

It is advisable to bring a baby carrier if you are doing this hike with a child who does not walk well.

👉Hike description

The trail follows the torrent before climbing through woods and alpine meadows. Hikers arrive at Lac de la Rosière, a magnificent mountain lake with turquoise waters surrounded by rugged mountains. Here, hikers can enjoy the views, go canoeing or fishing, or simply relax and have a picnic on the shore - there are plenty of picnic tables and even barbecues. The walk then continues to the cascade des Poux, a spectacular waterfall that falls from the cliff into a natural pool. It's the perfect place to cool off in summer (swimming is not permitted in Lac de la Rosière) or simply admire the beauty of nature.

🍴 Where to eat after this hike?

The Chalet de la Rosière has a great menu of crêpes, which you'll really appreciate after your hike.

Chalet de la Rosière

Chemin du Lac de la Rosière

73120 Courchevel

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🍴Where to stay near Lac de la Rosière?

🚌 How do I get to this hike?

As on the first day of the itinerary, you can park at the Lac de la Rosière car park or take the shuttle bus from Courchevel.

👉Who is this hike for?

The walk takes around 4 to 5 hours and requires good physical condition, stamina and experience of mountain walking. It is also recommended that you wear suitable hiking boots and bring enough water and food for the duration of the hike. What's more, some sections have no telephone network, so it's advisable to bring a hiking GPS or map and not to set off without telling another person.

👉Tour description

After reaching the lake, walk along the right bank to find the start of the Dent du Villard path. Start climbing up to the Rocher du Bec de l'Aigle. Continue right for another short, steep climb to the summit of the Dent du Villard. If the weather is on your side, you may catch a glimpse of Mont Blanc.

If you're not afraid of heights, you can descend the Dent du Villard ridge and take the path to the right to reach the lake.

If not, take the same route back. We strongly advise against descending via the ridge in wet weather, as the ground is very slippery.

🚌 How do I get to this walk?

Park at Bel Air, near the restaurant of the same name.

👉Who is this hike for?

With a cumulative difference in altitude of 700m, this hike is not difficult but it is still described as average due to its length, around 15km.

A large part of the walk is in the Parc de la Vanoise and dogs are not allowed.

👉 Hike description:

Take the path on the left through the vegetation. After an initial advance, there is a beautiful viewpoint with orientation tables.

Just above it is an artificial azure-blue reservoir.

Follow the path, which climbs gently and then more steeply to the edge of the Grand Plan refuge, where you can take a short break and continue along the path on the left.

You will then arrive at the lower Lac Merlet at an altitude of 2391 metres. After a 15-minute climb past the Lacs Merlets refuge, you'll come to the upper Lac Merlet at 2449 metres.

For the descent, return to the refuge and take the path back to Courchevel.

🍴Where to eat after this hike?

At the Ferme auberge d'Ariondaz with local cuisine including cheese and charcuterie made on site.

Ferme auberge d'Ariondaz

Alapage d, Rue de l'Ariondaz

73120 Courchevel

06 11 45 26 63

🍴Where to stay near the start of the hike?