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Pointe d'Ardens walking tour from Lac des Plagnes

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Abondance
12.2 km
4h 35min
Hard

  • A sporty hike that will take you to discover the Plagnes lake and the Tavaneuse lake, on the foothills of one of the many peaks of the Chablais massif: La Pointe d'Ardens.

  • The tour of the Pointe d'Ardens lakes will show you the beauty of the Haute-Savoie countryside.

    Departing from the Lac des Plagnes, you will first pass through the chalets d'Ardens to the south of the summit of the same name: La Pointe d'Ardens, which rises to an altitude of 1959 m.

    You'll then reach the Lac de Tavaneuse at the foot of the cliffs of the Pointe du Piron, between scree slopes and alpine meadows, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Chablais region.

    You then descend...
    The tour of the Pointe d'Ardens lakes will show you the beauty of the Haute-Savoie countryside.

    Departing from the Lac des Plagnes, you will first pass through the chalets d'Ardens to the south of the summit of the same name: La Pointe d'Ardens, which rises to an altitude of 1959 m.

    You'll then reach the Lac de Tavaneuse at the foot of the cliffs of the Pointe du Piron, between scree slopes and alpine meadows, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Chablais region.

    You then descend to the north of the Pointe d'Ardens to reach the Lac des Plagnes. Take advantage of the restaurants and picnic tables near the lake to recuperate from your hike and enjoy this must-see geosite in the UNESCO Chablais World Geopark.

    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.
  • Departure
    Abondance
  • Access (car) : From the center of La Chapelle d'Abondance, take the direction "Lac des Plagnes".
  • Plain text period
    From 01/06 to 01/11.
    Please check with the Tourist Office for the latest information on access conditions. This route is usually suitable for strong walkers during summer and autumn, except in adverse weather.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
  • Environment
    • Lakeside or by stretch of water
    • Lake view
    • Mountain view
    • Mountain location
    • Waterside
  • 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
    • Picnic area
    • Car park
    • Parking
    • Free car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash because of the presence of herds.
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