Colle San Carlo - Lac d'Arpy
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Difficulties:T - Tourist
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Best period:
June - October
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Departure:Col San Carlo (1858 m)
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Arrival:Lac d’Arpy (2071 m)
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Difference in level:228 m
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length:3.138 m
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Ascent:1h10
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Trail sign:15
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GPS tracks:
An easily accessible alpine lake with a view of the Mont Blanc massif.
Description of the route
When you reach Col San Carlo you take the un-made road marked no. 15 opposite the Genzianella Hotel which goes uphill and widens as it goes through a wood with fir and larch trees and takes you on to Lac d’Arpy.
From the back of the Genzianella Hotel you can also take a short walk suitable for everyone which takes you to the observation point near Tête d’Arpy with marvellous views over the Mont Blanc range and Valdigne. Since it is only a short walk taking about 25 minutes each way, this route can be done together with the walk to Lac d’Arpy.