Chavanette

Chavanette Lake from Avoriaz

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Avoriaz
9.4 km
  • A nice walk and short to have a nice view on Avoriaz.

  • 1. Start from Jean Vuarnet place in the Hauts-Forts
    sector (F6 on Avoriaz vi lage map).
    You can also start from “Place du Snow” (D7), and take
    the path going down between the Snow and the Alegro
    buildings.

    2. You wil pass in front of “Les Trappeurs” and “Chez Flo”
    restaurants to reach the start of Lac Intrêts charlift.

    3. Continue via the footpath that fo lows the right banks of
    the lake and take the trail on the left side of the tunel.

    V. Variant:
    You can carry on...
    1. Start from Jean Vuarnet place in the Hauts-Forts
    sector (F6 on Avoriaz vi lage map).
    You can also start from “Place du Snow” (D7), and take
    the path going down between the Snow and the Alegro
    buildings.

    2. You wil pass in front of “Les Trappeurs” and “Chez Flo”
    restaurants to reach the start of Lac Intrêts charlift.

    3. Continue via the footpath that fo lows the right banks of
    the lake and take the trail on the left side of the tunel.

    V. Variant:
    You can carry on uphil on a trail starting on the left of
    Choucas chairlift. The path passes by a smal lake and
    continues until the Chavanette pass, which marks the
    Franch-Swiss border with a beautiful view over the
    Valais region & the Swiss resorts of the Portes du Soleil
    ski area!

    4. Come back by the same way.

    Be careful: no shade is offered on this trail as there is no
    trees. Don’t forget to stay hydrated!
  • Departure
    Avoriaz
  • Plain text period
    From 02/07 to 28/08.
    Access depending on the snow level, on weather conditions. Before leaving find out about the access to the Tourist Office.

    Subject to favorable weather.
  • Environment
    • Mountain view
    • Mountain location
    • Panoramic view
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
Services
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Please keep your dog on leash during the walk.
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