Lac du Pontet on snowshoes

Discover the art of winter touring with one of our two marked routes starting from Villar D'Arène. This itinerary will lead you up to the frozen lake that is Pontet Lake in winter.

The route offers magnificent views of the Ecrins massif, from the Agneaux to the Meije, and of the upper Romanche valley, from the cliffs of the Emparis plateau to the Col du Lautaret.

The itinerary is open access.
You will be working in an uncertain natural environment: the route is signposted but not secured. You'll be totally autonomous and on your own responsibility. Make sure you set off equipped with an avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel, and that you are aware of the weather, snow conditions and avalanche risk.

The itinerary is opened or closed according to snow conditions on the advice of a commission of local experts. For your own safety, please respect this advice.

Feel free to download the safety sign in the "More info" tab on the right.

Itinerary marked with orange poles.