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Tour of the Roc de Tavaneuse

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Abondance
11.0 km
6h 30min
Very difficult

  • Magnificent itinerary in the heart of the mountain pastures. The ascent to the lake and then to the Tavaneuse pass is done by a pleasant mountain path. The lake is a restful place, the pass offers a splendid view of the Abondance valleys.

  • The tour of the Roc de Tavaneuse by the lake is a loop intended for experienced hikers with a good knowledge of mountain walking.

    Starting from Le Prétairié, you will first reach the Tavaneuse lake, one of the most beautiful alpine lakes in the Chablais region, around which it is possible to practice fly fishing.

    On arrival at the Col de Tavaneuse, you can, if you wish, make a round trip to the summit at 2156 m altitude.

    You will then cross a part of the Brion mountain where you...
    The tour of the Roc de Tavaneuse by the lake is a loop intended for experienced hikers with a good knowledge of mountain walking.

    Starting from Le Prétairié, you will first reach the Tavaneuse lake, one of the most beautiful alpine lakes in the Chablais region, around which it is possible to practice fly fishing.

    On arrival at the Col de Tavaneuse, you can, if you wish, make a round trip to the summit at 2156 m altitude.

    You will then cross a part of the Brion mountain where you can admire the view of the Aulps valley and the typical wooden and stone chalets.

    A large part of this hike is located in the Natural Zone of Floristic and Faunistic Interest, you may be lucky enough to meet a chamois.

    Parking Prétairié situated at 5 minutes from the town center, thake the direction of Charmy l'Envers.

    Parking Prétairié situated at 5 minutes from the town center, thake the direction of Charmy l'Envers
  • Tips
    Recommendations: Bring a day's worth of mountain boots.
    Recommended period: from June to the first snow.
  • Car pak Prétairié situated at 5 minutes in car from the town center, take the direction of Charmy l'Envers.
  • Plain text period
    From 01/06 to 01/11.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
  • Environment
    • Lake view
    • Mountain view
    • Village 2 km away
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
Services
  • Equipment
    • Car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs allowed on lead only.
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