Lac de Sagnes hike

From the where you parked, if you look back down Les Brayes road you’ll see a path to the right that starts off going north. Continue on this path for 1km and then take the path going left, pointing in the direction of Lac des Sagnes.

The path goes through the coniferous woods. It goes from one side of the mountain to the other up until you get to a dirt road. Soon after that you’ll reach the crossroad at 6142ft.

Continue on that dirt road along the side of the valley. After 3.7mi from the starting point you’ll find a little traditional hut. The valley opens up here as the larches mingle with the grasslands.

After 1.9mi more you’ll arrive at a lookout showing you the Tour des Sagnes. The Tour is a unique, pointed geological formation that shoots above La Lac de Sagnes.

Close to the hamlet of Le Brec, you’ll take the path on the left side that goes down. After half an hour or so, you’ll arrive to the shore or the lake (5971ft).

The return could be on the path you came; however, we like taking the longer, alternate route that takes you along the valley floor. From the lake, take the right-hand path that starts along the Torrent d’Abries. When the path splits, take the left-hand path, away from the river. Follow this path, and it eventually intersects with the path you came up on. At this point you can go right and retrace your path up or you can take the road to the left, which is quite longer but is more panoramic at the end.

When you arrive in view of the hamlet le Pouzévians, after some turns, you can take a path that brings you directly to your car.