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Walking route: Darbon loop from Lake Fontaine
Access
Starting from :
Latitude :
6.742221
Longitude :
46.323121
Map ref. :
- Map guide to 65 walks and hikes in the Evian region and Abondance valley - Map of walking routes in the Portes du Soleil area in France and Switzerland - IGN TOP 25 No. 3528 ET Morzine Chablais Massif Portes du Soleil
A lovely loop that takes you to Lac de Darbon and crosses its mountain pastures, with many pretty viewpoints!
A challenging day hike to discover Lac de Darbon and the surrounding mountains.
From Lac de Fontaine, you'll reach the Bise mountain pasture on a forest trail.
The Bise mountain pasture is a Unesco Geopark. Its landscapes offer a real journey through time, from the history of the formation of the Alps to the history of the people who have inhabited this mountain environment with their herds.
You'll then climb to the Col de Floray (1925 m), from where you'll overlook Lac de Darbon and the Alpage de Bise.
You'll then descend to Lac de Darbon, where you can enjoy a refreshing dip! A picnic is welcome.
You may even spot ibex, which are plentiful in this area.
You'll then climb up to the Darbon mountain pastures and reach the chalets.
The return to Lac de Fontaine is via a fairly steep path through the Bouaz mountain pastures.
This hike can be started from the Bise mountain pasture.
Services
Rates
Free access.
Period(s) of use
From 01/06 to 15/10
Subject to favorable weatherSubject to snow conditions
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