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Lake Tavaneuse from Les Plagnes

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Abondance
12.0 km
4h
Hard

  • A discovery of the two lakes of Abondance: Les Plagnes and Tavaneuse, famous as the one of the most beautiful moutain lake of the Chablais!

  • This hike takes you to two mountain lakes: Lac des Plagnes (1190 m) and Lac de Tavaneuse (1806 m). You will cross the mountain pastures and discover their chalets and fountains.

    The hike starts at the Lac des Plagnes car park. Take the Cubourré trail. Then, take the direction of the chalets d'Ardens by passing of the pirons d'Entre Deux Pertuis which will lead you to the Lac de Tavaneuse.

    Once there, you can enjoy the lake and the clarity of its waters. A picnic is welcome to enjoy...
    This hike takes you to two mountain lakes: Lac des Plagnes (1190 m) and Lac de Tavaneuse (1806 m). You will cross the mountain pastures and discover their chalets and fountains.

    The hike starts at the Lac des Plagnes car park. Take the Cubourré trail. Then, take the direction of the chalets d'Ardens by passing of the pirons d'Entre Deux Pertuis which will lead you to the Lac de Tavaneuse.

    Once there, you can enjoy the lake and the clarity of its waters. A picnic is welcome to enjoy the place.

    The return journey is by the same route.
  • Departure
    Abondance
  • The departure of the hike is situated at 10 minutes in car from the center of the village of Abondance. Follow the direction of the" lac des Plagnes". A car park is in your left in arriving to the lake.
  • Plain text period
    From 01/06 to 19/11.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
  • Environment
    • Lakeside or by stretch of water
    • Forest location
    • Lake view
    • Mountain view
    • Village 2 km away
    • Waterside
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
Services
  • Equipment
    • Car park
    • Parking nearby
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
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