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Lake Arvouin from Sevan

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in La Chapelle-d'Abondance
3.4 km
1h 30min
Very easy

  • This hike leads you to the Arvouin lake, a beautiful mountain lake in the Abondance valley. The path that leads to it offers nice views. It is perfect for families. The lake being the objective of the walk!

  • Lac d'Arvouin is easily accessible on foot from the heights of La Chapelle d'Abondance. In summer, the Panthiaz gondola lift also allows you to reach the starting point without taking the car (open on certain days of the week, check with the tourist office).

    From Sevan, you'll head up into the mountain pastures, reaching chalets a little higher up. Maybe you'll meet some Abondance cows!
    Enjoy the panoramic view of Mont de Grange and the Dents du Midi.
    The path then leads into the...
    Lac d'Arvouin is easily accessible on foot from the heights of La Chapelle d'Abondance. In summer, the Panthiaz gondola lift also allows you to reach the starting point without taking the car (open on certain days of the week, check with the tourist office).

    From Sevan, you'll head up into the mountain pastures, reaching chalets a little higher up. Maybe you'll meet some Abondance cows!
    Enjoy the panoramic view of Mont de Grange and the Dents du Midi.
    The path then leads into the undergrowth, and the area opens up to offer splendid views. You'll then follow this path to Lac d'Arvouin, where you may spot goats below or ibex at the lake.

    Situated in the heart of the protected Cornettes de Bise massif, Lac d'Arvouin and its surroundings are classified as a Natura 2000 area.

    If you wish to extend this hike, you can reach the Col d'Arvouin on the right, or the Avalanche Head and Col du Serpentin on the left. A magnificent view of the lake and the south face of the Cornettes de Bise.

    Return by the same route.

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

    Map references : Portes du Soleil hiking map in France and Switzerland
    TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    0/ Departure point: Sevan parking lot, take the Route du Rys to get there by car.
    1/ For access to the lake, you can take the footpath from the parking lot at the end of the tarmac road. The route joins up with the alpine chalets on the path.

    The return journey takes the same route.
  • Departure
    La Chapelle-d'Abondance
  • Difference in height
    206 m
  • Free parking in the Sevan car park, at the end of the Rys road.
  • Plain text period
    From 01/06 to 30/09.
    Accessible except during snow and depending on weather conditions.
    Please check with the Tourist Office for the latest information on access conditions. This route is usually suitable for strong walkers during spring, summer, and autumn, except in adverse weather.
  • Environment
    • Lakeside or by stretch of water
    • Lake view
    • Mountain location
    • Waterside
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
  • Activities
    • Minimum age (in years) :  4
206 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1719 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1560 m
  • Total positive elevation : 206 m
  • Total negative elevation : -206 m
  • Max positive elevation : 159 m
  • Min positive elevation : -93 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Pets accepted on a leash only.