Lake Tavaneuse from Les Plagnes

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Hard
4h
12km
Round trip
+830m
-830m

Description

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 the place. The return journey is by the same route.

Pricing

Free access.

Route GPX track

Address
Lac des Plagnes, 74360, Abondance
Opening
From 01/06 to 19/11. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.