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Loop: Lac des Plagnes and Lac de Tavaneuse

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Abondance
11.0 km
5h 30min
Hard

  • Discover the two mountain lakes of Abondance, the Lac des Plagnes and the Lac de Tavaneuse, a magnificent day trip.

  • This hike, for experienced hikers only, takes in two mountain lakes: Lac des Plagnes (1190 m) and Lac de Tavaneuse (1806 m). You'll cross mountain pastures and discover chalets and fountains.

    The hike starts from the Lac des Plagnes parking lot. Take the Cubourré path. Then head for the chalets d'Ardens via the pirons d'Entre Deux Pertuis, which will take you all the way to Lac de Tavaneuse.

    Once there, you can enjoy the lake and its crystal-clear waters. Picnics are a welcome way to...
    This hike, for experienced hikers only, takes in two mountain lakes: Lac des Plagnes (1190 m) and Lac de Tavaneuse (1806 m). You'll cross mountain pastures and discover chalets and fountains.

    The hike starts from the Lac des Plagnes parking lot. Take the Cubourré path. Then head for the chalets d'Ardens via the pirons d'Entre Deux Pertuis, which will take you all the way to Lac de Tavaneuse.

    Once there, you can enjoy the lake and its crystal-clear waters. Picnics are a welcome way to enjoy the place.

    Return via Entre-Deux-Pertuis to Lac des Plagnes via Prétairié and Le Cazot.

    This hike offers magnificent views.

    Marking details : Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on beige metal panels with green lettering.

    Tricky passages : In the descent of Prétairié, the trail can be muddy and slippery, make sure you have hiking shoes.

    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/ Parking des Plagnes.
    1/ From the "Parking des Plagnes", walk along the north side of the lake, always following the signs for "Chalets d'Ardens". You will pass the signposts for "Lac des Plagnes" and "Cubourre". At the first intersection after "Cubourre", turn right. Then, after the hairpin bends, turn right at "Sous Pointe de Chavache".
    2/ At "Chalet d'Ardens", follow the signs for "Lac de Tavaneuse", passing "Les Pirons d'Ardens".
    3/ At Col d'Entre-Deux-Pertuis, descend to Lac de Tavaneuse.
    4/ Climb back up to the Entre-Deux-Pertuis pass and take the path that descends to the left towards Entre-Deux-Pertuis and Cazot.
    5/ Rejoin the forest towards "Cazot", then head towards "Lac des Plagnes".
    6/ Take the path on your right to reach Lac des Plagnes and its parking lot.
  • Departure
    Abondance
  • Difference in height
    845.667 m
  • 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 01/11.

    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)
846 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1928 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1179 m
  • Total positive elevation : 846 m
  • Total negative elevation : -846 m
  • Max positive elevation : 361 m
  • Min positive elevation : -471 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Car park
    • Parking nearby
  • Services
    • Pets welcome