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Walking route: Roc de Tavaneuse from Prétairié

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Abondance
4.0 km
5h 25min
Hard

  • A sportive hike to reach the top of the Roc de Tavaneuse, this top offer you a magnificent view of the Mont Blanc. On the way down, you can enjoy the most beautiful lake of the Chablais: the lake of Tavaneuse!

  • The Roc de Tavaneuse, reserved for good walkers, is a beautiful summit to discover in the Vallée d'Abondance.

    Starting from the Prétairié parking lot, you cross a forest.

    THE PATH THROUGH THE SERRANANTS CHALETS HAS BEEN CLOSED SINCE SUMMER 2023 DUE TO A LANDSLIDE.
    Variation: take the path that climbs steeply to the left before the Serranants chalets, or start from Lac des Plagnes (more gradual ascent, see itinerary).

    Then follow the signs for the chalets de Tavaneuse to reach the...
    The Roc de Tavaneuse, reserved for good walkers, is a beautiful summit to discover in the Vallée d'Abondance.

    Starting from the Prétairié parking lot, you cross a forest.

    THE PATH THROUGH THE SERRANANTS CHALETS HAS BEEN CLOSED SINCE SUMMER 2023 DUE TO A LANDSLIDE.
    Variation: take the path that climbs steeply to the left before the Serranants chalets, or start from Lac des Plagnes (more gradual ascent, see itinerary).

    Then follow the signs for the chalets de Tavaneuse to reach the lake.

    The climb is fairly steep and there is little shade, so on hot days it's best to start out cool.

    You'll reach the superb Tavaneuse mountain lake with its transparent turquoise waters.

    The cliffs of the Petite Pointe du Piron and the Col de Tavaneuse overlook the lake. Follow the path to the Col de Tavaneuse (1997 m), then the ridge path to the summit of Roc de Tavaneuse.
    A panoramic view of the Chablais mountains and the Mont Blanc massif awaits you.

    The descent follows the same route to the lake, offering 3 possible alternatives to get back to the starting point.

    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
  • Parking Prétairié is located 5 minutes from the centre of the village of Abondance, take the direction of Charmy l'Envers. The car park is at the end of the road.
  • 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
    • Mountain view
    • Waterside
    • Lake view
  • 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
    • Free car park
    • Parking nearby
    • Car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of livestock and wildlife.