Hike to Lacs de la Tempête

At the end of summer, I went on a hike to Lacs de la Tempête in the Beaufortain mountains.

Here is a map of the path I walked (download KML):

In the morning, I went to Lac de Saint-Guérin by car with my father. In July and August, it is also possible to take a shuttle from Albertville. Starting from the Saint-Guérin dam, I first went around the lake on the east shore then took the trail up to Col de la Louze then kept going to Lacs de la Tempête, below Le Grand Mont. I ate lunch then went down to the lake using the same path. Finally, I walked along the west shore of the lake then crossed the dam to get back to the starting point.

Above, Barrage de Saint-Guérin (Saint-Guérin dam).

Above, Lac de Saint-Guérin in the morning.

Above, on the path around the lake.

Above, towards Col de la Louze.

Above, Passerelle Himalayenne.

Above, on the trail to Col de la Louze.

Above, view of Lac de Saint-Guérin from the trail.

Above, Mont Blanc.

Above, at Col de la Louze.

Above, on the trail to Lacs de la Tempête.

Above, sheep.

Above, Pointe du Riondet.

Above, first of the Lacs de la Tempête.

Above, Grand Mont.

Above, the other 2 of the Lacs de la Tempête.

Above, on the way back.

Above, Col de la Louze.

Above, Passerelle Himalayenne, back at Lac de Saint-Guérin. The path on the west shore is officially closed because of a landslide a few years ago but is perfectly passable.

Above, dam.

Above, the other side of the dam.

Above, towards Arêches.

Above, Pointe du Riondet.

Above, back at the viewpoint above the dam.