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

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  • View from the parking lot of the Plagnes lake
  • Site of Cubourré - Abondance
  • Site of Cubourré - Abondance
  • View from the edge of the lake
    Abondance

    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.

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    Further information

    Good walking shoes and sticks are required. The lake shore and the waterfall path can be muddy and very slippery, especially in spring and autumn.

    Services & Equipment

    • Picnic area
    • Accommodation
    • Restaurant
    • Car park
    • Free car park
    • Parking
    • Pets welcome

    Customer base

    • Walkers/hikers
    • Children
    • Level bue - Medium

    Opening

    From 01/06 to 01/11.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

    Animals

    Animaux : Accepted

    Dogs must be kept on a lead (presence of herds of cows and wildlife).

    Age range

    Minimum age : 5 years

    Prices

    Free of charge.

    Location

    Parking du lac des Plagnes
    74360 Abondance

    Head towards Lac des Plagnes from the centre of the village of Abondance.

    Characteristics :

    • Waterside
    • Lakeside or by stretch of water
    • Forest location
    • Lake 5 km away
    • Vue cascade-en
    • Mountain view

    Spoken languages

    • French