Lauvitel, Protected wilderness area in Le Bourg-d'Oisans, France.
Lake Lauvitel sits at 1530 meters elevation within steep slopes beneath peaks reaching over 3000 meters in the Écrins mountain range of France.
The formation of Lake Lauvitel occurred approximately 4000 years ago when a major rock fall combined with glacier moraine blocked the end of the valley.
The Lauvitel region represents French environmental conservation methods through scientific monitoring and strict protection of natural mountain ecosystems.
Visitors access Lake Lauvitel through a marked trail from La Danchère parking lot, completing a 5.9-kilometer hike with 516 meters elevation gain.
The lake surface spans 37.2 hectares with a depth of 68 meters, making it the largest water body in the Écrins massif.
Location: Le Bourg-d'Oisans
Inception: May 9, 1995
Elevation above the sea: 1,700 m
Operator: Parc national des Écrins
Part of: Écrins National Park
GPS coordinates: 44.94937,6.06032
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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