Discovery of the Lac des Plagnes Unesco Geopark site and climb to the Tindérêts refuge

Name: Discovery of the Lac des Plagnes Unesco Geopark site and climb to the Tindérêts refuge
Address: Parking du lac des Plagnes, Abondance, 74360, FRANCE
Location: Address

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Abondance

2.3 km

Medium

A nice easy and accessible hike, ideal for a family, to discover mountain hiking in a magnificent setting and to understand the geological evolution of this Unesco Geopark site!
After a walk along the edge of the Lac des Plagnes, head towards Cubourré, you will discover a nice waterfall in the forest and you will reach a peaceful plateau, bathed by a stream and overlooked by the Pointe d'Entre Deux Pertuis and the Pointe de Chavache.

The Lac des Plagnes site, classified as a Unesco Geopark, is a unified geographical area whose sites and landscapes are of international geological interest. All along the route, interpretation panels invite you to understand the... Read more
After a walk along the edge of the Lac des Plagnes, head towards Cubourré, you will discover a nice waterfall in the forest and you will reach a peaceful plateau, bathed by a stream and overlooked by the Pointe d'Entre Deux Pertuis and the Pointe de Chavache.

The Lac des Plagnes site, classified as a Unesco Geopark, is a unified geographical area whose sites and landscapes are of international geological interest. All along the route, interpretation panels invite you to understand the geological evolution of this place.

A path leads to the Tindérêts refuge. During the summer school holidays, everyone can enjoy a gourmet break in the refuge after the climb.

Good walking shoes and sticks are required. The lake shore and the waterfall path can be muddy and very slippery, especially in spring and autumn.

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Tips

Reception for individuals and groups. Refuge des Tindérêts is open in summer with a small restaurant on the spot at lunchtime. Half-board and accommodation on site.

Head towards Lac des Plagnes from the centre of the village of Abondance.
Plain text period

From 01/06 to 01/11.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Environment
- Lakeside or by stretch of water
- Forest location
- Mountain view
- Lake 5 km away
- Waterside
- Waterfall view
Spoken languages
Documentation
GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)

Services

Equipment
- Picnic area
- Car park
- Free car park
Services
- Pets welcome
  • Dogs must be kept on a lead (presence of herds of cows and wildlife).
- Accommodation
- Restaurant