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The continuing minor road out of Cuculet slopes downhill heading south to cross a stream (Ruisseau de la Pisse) by a bridge at 1247m, then snakes round the hillside to gain Mont-de-Lans. Walk out of the village along D213, which returns to the Barrage du Chambon, but note the signed path which breaks off to the right for a short cut down to the dam. On the way there's a fine view, not only along the lake, but across to Mizoën and its splendid little church.

ROUTE 3

Barrage du Chambon (1044m) – Chalets du Fay (2258m) – Dôme du Lac Noir (2456m)

StartBarrage du Chambon (1044m)Distance13km (+ 3km)Total Ascent1412mGrade2–3Time5–5½hrs (+ 45mins)LocationNortheast of Lac du ChambonAccommodationMizoën, Les Clots and Refuge duChalet du Fay

The Dôme du Lac Noir is a cairned viewpoint overlooking the Lacs Noir and Lérié on the famed Plateau d'Emparis high on the north bank of the Romanche. It's an understandably popular area, although most visitors either drive part way or walk to it from Le Chazelet, above La Grave. While the amount of height to be gained on the walk described makes it a tough day, the trail, which is a variante of GR54 (as well as being a section of GR50), is mostly straightforward, but with one or two exposed sections. It's recommended to spend a night at the Chalet du Fay gîte, either before or after visiting the lakes. As an alternative to returning to the barrage you could join the main GR54 and continue to La Grave.