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Discover the Lake Tavaneuse

Discover one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Chablais: Lac de Tavaneuse, at an altitude of 1805m.

Come and admire the superb panorama of the Chablais peaks and the clear turquoise waters of Lake Tavaneuse as you cross the mountain pastures.

Don’t forget your picnic to enjoy the view, with our local produce it’s even better.

Excursion to Lake Tavaneuse

This hike is for good walkers only.

  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Duration: 04h00
  • Distance: 13km
  • Difference in altitude: +830m
  • Difference in altitude: -830m

Start at the Prétairié car park, cross the alder forest before following the signs for the Chalets de Tavaneuse to reach the lake.

The rock of Tavaneuse

A little-travelled route, exploring all the slopes, it offers magnificent views as you climb to the Tavaneuse rock. This hike can be done as a loop or as a return trip.

  • Difficulty: Difficult
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Distance: 8 km
  • Difference in altitude: +1028
  • Difference in altitude: -1028

As with the Lac de Tavaneuse hike, you can start your ascent from the Prétairié car park. Once you have reached Lac de Tavaneuse, head towards the Col de Tavaneuse and then up the ridge to reach the summit.

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