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Winter hike itinerary Lake Javen
Access
Starting from :
Latitude :
6.636858
Longitude :
45.832806
Map ref. :
Trail available on the free Nordic footpath map distributed at the tourist office.
A family walk. At Lake Javen there is a restaurant. And as a backdrop admire the Aravis massif, you will see the Aiguilles de Varan and the fine line of the Aiguille Croche.
In front of Megève Tourisme, follow signs for Musée du Haut Val d'Arly, continue on route des Perchets, and after a short climb turn right towards chemin de Fanou. Then follow signs for Le Tour and Lac de Javen.
Follow the signs to Le Tour. At the end of the road, with the Tour ski lift on your right, take the path leading up through the undergrowth, (restaurant Le Babotch and La Petite Fontaine).
After a 30-minute walk, you'll come across the lake (restaurant).
For the return journey, there are several options:
- follow the same itinerary.
- take the groomed path as far as Pont de la Rée, the path in the undergrowth on your left leads to the hamlet of Le Tour.
- At the Pont de la Rée, join the Route du Tour, turn right towards Le Maz (400m), opposite the chapel and return to the village along the Chemin du Maz.
Allow 1 h for the descent.
- Alternatively, take the Meg'bus down to the Le Maz chapel, then take the Route Ed. de Rotschild downhill to the "l'angne" stop. According to schedule
Services
Rates
Free access.
Period(s) of use
From 21/12 to 13/04
Subject to favorable weather
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