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Walking route: Arvouin Lake Loop

Name: Walking route: Arvouin Lake Loop
Address: Bureau d'information touristique de La Chapelle d'AbondanceIntersection entre la route des Frasses et la route de Chevenne, La Chapelle-d'Abondance, 74360, FRANCE
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Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Chapelle-d'Abondance

10.5 km

5h 20min

Hard

A beautiful hike which starts from the centre of the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance and offers superb views of the Cornettes de Bise, the lake of Arvouin, the village and the valley of Abondance.
This hike starts in the centre of the typical Haut Savoyard village of La Chapelle d'Abondance. It is located within the natural site of the Cornettes de Bise, classified Natura 2000.
You will take the road and then follow a forest path in the direction of Chevenne.

You will then take a pastoral track and a path towards the Vernaz pass at the foot of the imposing Cornettes de Bise mountain. At the pass, a magnificent view awaits you on its southern face.

You will then reach the Col de... Read more
This hike starts in the centre of the typical Haut Savoyard village of La Chapelle d'Abondance. It is located within the natural site of the Cornettes de Bise, classified Natura 2000.
You will take the road and then follow a forest path in the direction of Chevenne.

You will then take a pastoral track and a path towards the Vernaz pass at the foot of the imposing Cornettes de Bise mountain. At the pass, a magnificent view awaits you on its southern face.

You will then reach the Col de Resse and then the Col du Serpentin and the Tête de l'Avalanche, the highest point of the route at 1854m. This viewpoint on the lake of Arvouin, the Dents du Midi and the valley of Abondance is worth the diversions.
It is also an area frequented by mouflons, marmots and grouse roosters.

After a short descent through the alpine chalets, you can enjoy a moment of relaxation at the edge of the Arvouin lake. You may meet Abondance cows or ibexes, which are very present on this site.

The return to the village of La Chapelle d'Abondance is via a fairly steep path through the Tête de la Maisonnette mountain pasture and a long descent through the forest.

Whatever your hike, remember to pack cereal bars, plenty of water, sunglasses, sun cream, a small first aid kit, and clothing suitable for your outing depending on the season and the weather forecast.

The route is strongly discouraged without appropriate equipment if snow persists, as the passages through the corridors and certain slopes are very exposed.

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Departure

La Chapelle-d'Abondance
Free parking under the tourist office or access to the starting point by shuttle (line C and line 12).
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
- Waterside
- Lake view
- Mountain location
Documentation
GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)

Services

Accessibility
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
Equipment
- Parking nearby
- Car park
- Picnic area
Services
- Pets welcome
  • Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of livestock and wildlife.