Pointe d'Ardens walking tour from lac des Plagnes

A sporty hike that will take you to discover the Plagnes lake and the Tavaneuse lake, on the foothills of one of the many peaks of the Chablais massif: La Pointe d'Ardens.

The tour of the Pointe d'Ardens lakes will show you the beauty of the Haute-Savoie countryside.

Departing from the Lac des Plagnes, you will first pass through the chalets d'Ardens to the south of the summit of the same name: La Pointe d'Ardens, which rises to an altitude of 1959 m.

You'll then reach the Lac de Tavaneuse at the foot of the cliffs of the Pointe du Piron, between scree slopes and alpine meadows, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Chablais region.

You then descend to the north of the Pointe d'Ardens to reach the Lac des Plagnes. Take advantage of the restaurants and picnic tables near the lake to recuperate from your hike and enjoy this must-see geosite in the UNESCO Chablais World Geopark.

1/ From the "Les Plagnes (Parking) " always follow the direction "Chalets d'Ardens". You will pass the following directional posts "Lac des Plagnes (Nord)", "Lac des Plagnes", "Lac des Plagnes (Sud)", "Cubourré (Bas)", "Cubourré (Haut)" and "Sous Pointe de Chavache".
2/ When you arrive at "Chalet d'Ardens" follow the direction "Chalet d’Entre Deux Perthuis", you will pass by « Les Pirons d’Ardens » before you reach "Sous Col d’Entre Deux Perthuis".
3/ From "Sous Col d’Entre Deux Perthuis", follow the direction "Lac de Tavaneuse", you will pass by "Col d’Entre Deux Perthuis". When you arrive at Lac de Tavaneuse, retrace your steps to reach "Sous Col d’Entre Deux Perthuis".
4/ From "Sous Col d’Entre Deux Perthuis", follow the direction " Lac des Plagnes (parking) par Chalets d’Entre Deux Perthuis " before you arrive at "Chalet d’Entre Deux Perthuis".
5/ From "Chalet d’Entre Deux Perthuis" follow the direction " Lac des Plagnes (parking) par La Guorfère". From "La Guorfère", always follow the direction "Lac des Plagnes (Parking)". You will pass the following directional posts : "La Séchère ", "Le Cazot ", "Sous le Lac des Plagnes" et "Lac des Plagnes (Sud) ". From here, return to "Les Plagnes (Parking)" by the same path.