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Hiking to Lovenex lake

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Novel
7.8 km
3h 30min
Quite difficult

  • A mountain hike on the heights of Lake Geneva to discover the lake of Lovenex between France and Switzerland.

  • The objective of this hike is to discover the Lake of Lovenex nestled in a very wild setting in the middle of a combe bounded by the Grande Miette and the Mont Valeur. You will be able to discover the Lake of Lovenex from a totally different angle. Indeed, once arrived at the Pas de Lovenex, the hiker will be able to observe the eponymous lake, as if suspended above Lake Geneva situated below.

    If the name Lovenex evokes the presence of wolves, you will more likely find ibexes on your...
    The objective of this hike is to discover the Lake of Lovenex nestled in a very wild setting in the middle of a combe bounded by the Grande Miette and the Mont Valeur. You will be able to discover the Lake of Lovenex from a totally different angle. Indeed, once arrived at the Pas de Lovenex, the hiker will be able to observe the eponymous lake, as if suspended above Lake Geneva situated below.

    If the name Lovenex evokes the presence of wolves, you will more likely find ibexes on your path, which are very numerous in this sector of the Chablais. Magnificent panoramas follow one another along the route.

    Marking details : Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on beige metal panel and green writing.

    Map references : TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil
  • Tips
    Tasting and direct sale at a cheese producer.
  • Sustainable tourism
    To respect farming practices, natural areas and wildlife, please keep your dogs on a lead and pick up after them. Keep and sort your rubbish, stay on the paths and close the fences.
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    0/ Departure from the hamlet "La planche" car park
    1/ Go down the road and cross the river Morge to enter Switzerland. Turn to the right on a road up to the chalet (alt 1183 m). Go to the right up to a concrete platform. On the slope, take the well-marked path under a large square stone.
    2/ At the crossroads, take the path on the left (direction Col de la Croix, Lac de Lovenex, Tanay). Go up the valley bordered by the tooth of "la grande Miette". Pass the Col de la Croix (very nice view of the lake and the mouth of the Rhône), go down towards the chalets and the lake of Lovenex. Return by the same route to the crossroads. Do not fork right, go straight on to descend on a path overhanging the Morge, cross it and join the GR 5 (white and red markings), on the French side.
    3/ Take the GR 5 to the right then to the left in the middle of a field, to join a track. Follow it to the Planche car park, cross the road and take the signposted path back to the starting point, along the old Novel road.
  • Departure
    Novel
  • Difference in height
    749.667 m
  • Departure from the large car park in the hamlet of "La Planche" after Novel
  • Plain text period
    From 01/04 to 31/10.
    Accessible outside the snowy period and depending on the weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand to find out the current access conditions.
  • Environment
    • In the country
    • Lake view
    • Mountain view
    • Village 2 km away
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
750 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1760 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1072 m
  • Total positive elevation : 750 m
  • Total negative elevation : -750 m
  • Max positive elevation : 500 m
  • Min positive elevation : -70 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby
    • Car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Pets allowed on a lead.