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Walking route: Tavaneuse Lake loop from Prétairié

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Abondance
5.9 km
4h 55min
Hard

  • During this hike, discover one of the lakes of Abondance, Lake Tavaneuse, renowned as one of the most beautiful in the Chablais region.

  • This hike takes you to a mountain lake: Lac de Tavaneuse, 1806 m above sea level. You'll cross mountain pastures and discover their chalets.

    The hike starts from the Prétairié parking lot. Take the path towards the Tavaneuse chalets. Then head towards Lac de Tavaneuse.

    Once there, enjoy the lake and its clear waters. Picnics are a welcome way to enjoy the lake.

    Marking details : Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on beige metal panels with green lettering.

    Map references : - Map...
    This hike takes you to a mountain lake: Lac de Tavaneuse, 1806 m above sea level. You'll cross mountain pastures and discover their chalets.

    The hike starts from the Prétairié parking lot. Take the path towards the Tavaneuse chalets. Then head towards Lac de Tavaneuse.

    Once there, enjoy the lake and its clear waters. Picnics are a welcome way to enjoy the lake.

    Marking details : Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on beige metal panels with green lettering.

    Map references : - 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

    Whatever your hike, remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sun cream, a small first aid kit, as well as clothes adapted to your outing according to the season and the weather forecast.
  • Sustainable tourism
    To respect farming practices, natural areas and wildlife, please keep your dogs on a lead and pick up after them. Keep and sort your rubbish, stay on the paths and close the fences.
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    0/ "Prétairié" parking lot. 1/ From the parking lot, follow the path to an intersection followed by a small bridge. Head towards Lac de Tavaneuse. You'll pass the Tavaneuse chalets. 2/ At the lake, turn left and follow the signs for "Col Entre Deux Pertuis". 3/ Go downhill as far as the intersection, turn left and follow the signs for "Chalet d'Entre Deux Pertuis". 4/ Continue downhill until you enter the forest. At the intersection, take the left-hand path. Continue down through the woods until you reach the starting point.
  • Departure
    Abondance
  • Difference in height
    757.333 m
  • The start of the hike is a 10-minute drive from the center of Abondance village. Follow signs for Prétairié. Park at the parking lot at the end of the road.
  • Plain text period
    From 01/06 to 15/10 daily.
    Check with tourist offices in advance to find out the current access conditions.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
  • Environment
    • Lakeside or by stretch of water
    • Forest location
    • Lake view
    • Mountain view
    • Village 2 km away
    • Waterside
    • Sensitive Natural Area
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
757 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1917 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1142 m
  • Total positive elevation : 757 m
  • Total negative elevation : -757 m
  • Max positive elevation : 757 m
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Equipment
    • Car park
    • Parking nearby
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of livestock and wildlife.