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Why hike at Grand Tour du Lac de Devesset ?
Located in Ardeche, the lake of Devesset is a wonder of nature bordered by the forest. The surroundings of this sublime basin of more than 1000 m of altitude is a framework used to enjoy many enticing activities including hiking. Indeed, the summer is a perfect time to hike around the Lake Devesset with friends, families, couples or solo. So, do you want to know more about the great tour of the Lake of Devesset? This complete guide tells you everything...
Grand Tour du Lac de Devesset : why do this hike ?
Lake Devesset is one of those magnificent jewels of the Haute-Loire to visit at all costs. This lush universe is a perfect backdrop for hiking and mountain biking. Among the possible routes for hikes, the grand tour of the Devesset lake is certainly by far the most complete.
Indeed, walking this trail (in a loop) of a distance of about 10 km will allow you to contemplate a landscape of a rare beauty but also to enjoy an unobstructed view of the lake of Ardeche. Moreover, note that the lake of Devesset will make the happiness of the lovers of birds. Beyond hiking, the place is also indicated for bird watching.
In addition, at the top of the trail (1170 m), you can also see in their most beautiful expression the Mont-Blanc, the Mezenc, the gerbier de jonc, the plateau and many other places of interest of Saint-Agrève.
Along the way, you will also be free to spend a little time at the Sailing School, at the beaver habitat, at the botanical trail or at the snack bar.
Finally, the great tour of the lake of Devesset is a recommended hike because of its lesser difficulty and the accessible duration (3h time).
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Starting Point
The IGN route of the grand tour of the Devesset lake shows a low point (at its departure) at 1038 m with positive (143m) and negative (139m) differences in altitude. To help you find your way, you can follow the markings with yellow but also white and red lines (going from the commandery to the D9).
Thus, note that the starting point of the great tour of the lake of Devesset is just at the level of a panel named " info rando ". It is installed near a multiservices of the village Devesset. You will then just have to follow the arrow and extend the path to 200 m to start your hike in Ardeche.
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