The Beaufortain is a massif situated in the Savoie region. It offers breathtaking views of the French Alps including spectacular mountain lakes. The 5 hours hike featured here is to the five lakes of Forclaz, starting from Fort de la Platte above Bourg-Saint-Maurice. The hiking trail takes you through stunning scenery all the way up to your final destination: a succession of five lakes at 2500 M high. More photos available in the gallery Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.