Brouffier lake trail running tour - 14 km - Red level

The route begins with a fairly steady climb through the forest. A flatter section then leads to the Louvet Hut and the Cirque du Louvet, a welcome break before climbing again toward Lac de Brouffier. You can refill your water at the fountain near the hut.

The ascent, initially steep and wooded, gradually opens up as you reach the Brouffier ridge. The descent, on a steep and technical singletrack, completes the first loop of this figure-eight route.

After passing through the Cirque du Louvet again, the descent continues toward the “câblettes” section. Once at the junction with the road to the pass, tired legs may choose to follow the tarmac for a quicker return to the resort.

Otherwise, the trail softens before a final effort through the Bois Faudant. The first few meters of the climb at the forest’s edge are relatively gentle. Once out of the woods, the final descent is smooth and easy, revealing a lovely view over the Désert hamlet and the Vercors mountains in the background, a perfect way to end the outing.