Car-free hike- 2 days / 1 night - Lakes and Refuge des 7 Laux

Start: Fond de France, Haut-Bréda (1086 m) - 1 h 35 (2.6 km, D+ 458 m) From the Gite l'Essentiel, take the south-west path to France Barral. Cross the Pont de la Sauge and continue east along the forest track: after 300 m, at Côte Rosset, join the GR 738/Tour du Pays d'Allevard® path. Follow the GR738® upwards. It first rises in the forest to the southeast, then steepens to follow the ridge to the southwest. Arrive at a crossroads called Les 2 Ruisseaux. 1) Les 2 Ruisseaux (1563 m) - 1 h 45 (2.5 km, D+ 536 m) Ignore the path leading to the Chalet du Gleyzin (alternative route proposed for the return) and continue along the GR738®, which is less exposed to the morning sun. The path soon leaves the forest and climbs up into the valley, crossing the Bréda stream several times, ending with a steeper section above a gorge. Exit onto the Plateau des 7 Laux and continue on the GR® to Lac Noir (heading south-west). 2) Lac Noir (2097 m) - 20 min (1.0 km, D+ 48 m, D- 12 m) Continue along the GR® to Lac Carré and Lac Cottepens. The 7 Laux refuge is located at the dam separating them, on a peninsula reached by a good footbridge. 3) Refuge des 7 Laux (2138 m) - 2 h 05 (6.1 km, D+ 14 m, D- 1065 m) You can return : - either by the same route - or by taking the alternative route via the Chalet du Gleyzin: back at Lac Noir, follow the signposted path (heading north-west). The path includes a steeper passage in the rocks. Return to Fond de France, Haut-Bréda (1086 m)