Hiking at Lake Clair

This plateau is an historic crossing point between France and Italy. Since it

was formerly a protected border, many military works have been built there.

Fort Ronce is your first stop. The door is open, come on in and picture the

life of the Italian soldiers stationed here all year round, under the watchful

eye of the French soldiers stationed across the way! Like them, enjoy the

breathtaking view of the lake with turquoise waters and the glaciers of the

Vanoise.

Then continue your ascent on the gently sloping path to Clair lake, whose

waters are fed by glacial melt pouring in from the glaciers that overlook it.

The water's none too warm... Peace and quiet reign here, interrupted only

by the tinkling of cowbells and the whistling of the playful marmots. You'll

come across a few rock blocks scattered along the path, so take care as you

navigate through them.

As you turn back, towards the sun reflected on the distant waters of Mont Cenis

lake, a burst of colours greets your enchanted eyes: alpine flowers that only

grow at this altitude, such as violets, bluebell campanulas, and yellow trolles.