Discovery of the Lac des Plagnes Unesco Geopark site and climb to the Tindérêts refuge

A nice easy and accessible hike, ideal for a family, to discover mountain hiking in a magnificent setting and to understand the geological evolution of this Unesco Geopark site!

After a walk along the edge of the Lac des Plagnes, head towards Cubourré, you will discover a nice waterfall in the forest and you will reach a peaceful plateau, bathed by a stream and overlooked by the Pointe d'Entre Deux Pertuis and the Pointe de Chavache.

The Lac des Plagnes site, classified as a Unesco Geopark, is a unified geographical area whose sites and landscapes are of international geological interest. All along the route, interpretation panels invite you to understand the geological evolution of this place.

A trail leads to the Tindérêts refuge. During the summer school holidays, everyone can enjoy a gourmet break in the refuge after the climb.

0/ Car park at Lac des Plagnes
1/ Go down to the edge of the lake on the dike.
2/ Take the direction "Chemin du tour du lac" passing by the right side of the lake.
3/ A little before the bridge at the end of the lake, take the path that goes up in the forest towards "Cubourré". Follow the path along the waterfall.
4/ At the top of the path, turn right towards "Refuge des Tindérêts" and continue on the path, which is flat at the start and then climbs higher and higher.
5/ At the intersection, take the path on the left towards "Refuge des Tindérêts".
6/ A path will lead you to the refuge.
7/ The return is by the same path. You can reach the car park by following the road down towards "Lac des Plagnes".