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Walking route: Lac des Plagnes and Lac de Tavaneuse round trip
Access
Starting from :
Latitude :
6.755265
Longitude :
46.24786
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 discovery of the two lakes of Abondance: Les Plagnes and Tavaneuse, famous as the one of the most beautiful moutain lake of the Chablais!
This hike takes you to two mountain lakes: Lac des Plagnes (1190 m) and Lac de Tavaneuse (1806 m). You will cross the mountain pastures and discover their chalets and fountains.
The hike starts at the Lac des Plagnes car park. Take the Cubourré trail. Then, take the direction of the chalets d'Ardens by passing of the pirons d'Entre Deux Pertuis which will lead you to the Lac de Tavaneuse.
Once there, you can enjoy the lake and the clarity of its waters. A picnic is welcome to enjoy the place.
The return journey is by the same route.
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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