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Walking itinerary : Loop around the Case d'Oche lake

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Bernex
8.0 km
5h 15min
Hard

  • A magnificent hike to feel close to the mountain. Meet at the foot of the Dent d'Oche from Bernex to the chalets and then to the lakes, where you may see marmots.

  • Starting from the Fétiuère car park in the commune of Bernex, this hike will take you to discover two mountain lakes.
    You will first reach the Chalet d'Oche and its mountain pasture, and then the Lac de la Case, which is frequented by marmots. Keep your eyes and ears open, you may be lucky enough to spot one, or hear one whistling!
    You will then take the Case d'Oche pass and its panorama of Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva before crossing the Darbon mountain pastures to reach the second lake of...
    Starting from the Fétiuère car park in the commune of Bernex, this hike will take you to discover two mountain lakes.
    You will first reach the Chalet d'Oche and its mountain pasture, and then the Lac de la Case, which is frequented by marmots. Keep your eyes and ears open, you may be lucky enough to spot one, or hear one whistling!
    You will then take the Case d'Oche pass and its panorama of Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva before crossing the Darbon mountain pastures to reach the second lake of your walk: Lake Darbon, situated at an altitude of over 1800 m.
    A final effort awaits you up to the Combe de Darbon and the pass of Portes d'Oche before starting your descent to the Lac de la Case.

    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
  • Sustainable tourism
    The Lac de la Case is a very fragile natural environment. To avoid damaging this ecosystem and to respect the tranquillity of the area, please do not swim in it or let your dogs swim in it.

    To respect agricultural practices, natural areas and wildlife, please keep your dogs on a leash and pick up after them.
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    Start point: La Fétiuère car park
    1/ From the car park, follow the direction "Lac de Darbon", you will pass the directional posts "Chalets d'Oche", "Alpage d'Oche" and "Lac de la Case".
    2/ At "Lac de la Case", turn right towards "Lac de Darbon par Col de la Case d'Oche". You will pass by the "Col de la Case d'Oche" and the "Alpage de Darbon" to reach the lake.
    3/ Once at the "Lac de Darbon", follow "La Fétiuère par Col de Pavis". You will pass by the following directional posts and signs: "Col de Pavis", "Combe de Darbon", "Les Portes d'Oche", and "Oche" until you reach the Lac de la Case again.
    4/ From "Lac de la Case", follow "La Fétiuère". You take the same path as on the outward journey to reach your starting point.
  • Departure
    Bernex
  • Difference in height
    943.646 m
  • Free parking next to the restaurant "La Fétiuère"
  • Plain text period
    From 01/06 to 01/10.
    Subject to favourable weather conditions and outside the snow period.
  • Environment
    • Lakeside or by stretch of water
    • Forest location
    • Lake view
    • Mountain location
    • Waterside
    • Presence of livestock and guard dogs
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
944 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1948 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1261 m
  • Total positive elevation : 944 m
  • Total negative elevation : -448 m
  • Max positive elevation : 685 m
  • Min positive elevation : -286 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Pets allowed on a lead only.