Ascent to the Roc de Tavaneuse

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  • Lake of Tavaneuse - Abondance
    Abondance

    A sportive hike to reach the top of the Roc de Tavaneuse, this top offer you a magnificent view of the Mont Blanc. On the way down, you can enjoy the most beautiful lake of the Chablais: the lake of Tavaneuse!

    The Roc de Tavaneuse, reserved for good walkers, is a beautiful summit to discover in the Vallée d’Abondance.

    Starting from the Prétairié parking lot, you cross a forest.

    THE PATH PASSING BY THE CHALETS DES SERRANANTS IS CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER 2023 DUE TO A LANDSLIDE.
    Variation: take the path that climbs steeply to the left before the Serranants chalets, or start from the Plagnes lake (more gradual ascent, see itinerary).

    Then follow the signs for chalets de Tavaneuse to reach the lake.

    The climb is fairly steep and not very shady, so on hot days it’s best to start out cool.

    You’ll reach the superb Tavaneuse mountain lake with its transparent turquoise waters.

    The cliffs of the small Pointe du Piron and the Col de Tavaneuse overlook the lake. Follow the path to the Col de Tavaneuse (1997 m), then the ridge path to the summit of the Roc de Tavaneuse.
    A panoramic view of the Chablais mountains and the Mont Blanc massif awaits you.

    The descent follows the same route to the lake, offering 3 possible alternatives to get back to the starting point.

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    Further information

    Mountain boots are strongly recommended.

    Services & Equipment

    • Car park
    • Free car park
    • Parking
    • Pets welcome

    Customer base

    • Level red – hard

    Opening

    From 01/06 to 31/10.
    Accessible outside the snow season and according to weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions. Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.

    Animals

    Animaux : Accepted

    Dogs must be kept on a lead.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Location

    Parking de Prétairié
    Charmy l’Envers
    74360 Abondance

    Parking Prétairié is located 5 minutes from the centre of the village of Abondance, take the direction of Charmy l'Envers. The car park is at the end of the road.

    Characteristics :

    • Waterside
    • Lakeside or by stretch of water
    • Lake view
    • Mountain view

    Spoken languages

    • French