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A fairly flat trail that hugs the contours of the mountain allowing a visit to Lac Noir.


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2.2

Miles

3.6

KM

74%

Runnable

5,303' 1,616 m

High

4,412' 1,345 m

Low

459' 140 m

Up

966' 294 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

64%

Max Grade (33°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Lake · Views · Wildflowers

Description

Begin from Merlet by heading north. The trail will climb steeply with some small switchbacks. After a short way take a left at the intersection. The trail will now flatten as it hugs the contours of the mountain. At the next intersection head straight, descending. You'll soon coming to another intersection, head right. After some smooth running, left at the next intersection followed closely by a right. Here you'll pass the small. dark lake, Lac Noir. At the T, head left descending steeply. The trail will end at the paved road Route de la Flatiere.

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Tad Davis

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#44641

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#145

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#44,641

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The view from Merlet.
Jul 14, 2015 near Les Hou…, FR
The view looking down from Merlet.
Jul 14, 2015 near Les Hou…, FR
One of the few open areas on this loop with a great view of Mont Blanc and it's massive glaciers just behind.
Jul 14, 2015 near Les Hou…, FR
The open meadow of Merlet.
Jul 14, 2015 near Les Hou…, FR
Lac noir...... sadly more effort than it was worth!
Apr 19, 2019 near Les Hou…, FR
Trail to lac noir and typical views... an ibex for company.  Disappointing walk with obstructed views almost the entire way.  I'd recommend going elsewhere!
Apr 19, 2019 near Les Hou…, FR

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