• Sport

The "Grande Léchère" lake loop (3)

[Montgellafrey area]
Red level (medium) itinerary. around 3h30 long.

Sport The "Grande Léchère" lake loop (3) Saint François Longchamp

About

Departing from Saint François Longchamp (73130)
Average length : 03h30
Total elevation gain : 547m
Vertical drop : 547m
Distance : 6.8km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Starting point from «le Mollard du Praz», after the Replat hamlet. Walk on the road and arrived at the first turn, take on the right on a forest track. Leave the main track that goes on the right and go straight ahead. Then, you will cross a narrow passage with a cable on the wall to hang yourself on. At the mangette, the path goes up on the right. At the intersection of the «Cohendets», let «les Sapeys des Cohendets» on your left. After you have passed the «Lac de la Grande Léchère», take the track passing next to the municipal water tank until you reach the «Croé pas». Take the path that goes down on the right. At the «Forêt des Vernettes», take the track turning on the right and then immediately on the left (hairpin bend). At the «Forêt du Praz», take on the right and then right away on the left. The pist goes down to the Mollard du Praz, where you began your hike.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 547m
Altitude max : 1747m
Vertical drop : 547m

Topoguides references

Hiking guide edited by the Tourist Office of Saint-François Longchamp.

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    Prices

    Free of charge

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : English, French
    Languages of documentation : English, French

    Dogs allowed. They must be kept on leash.

    Period of practice

    From 01/07 to 31/08 : open daily.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Public WC

    Access

    Montgellafrey 73130 Saint François Longchamp
    Departing from : Saint François Longchamp (73130)
    Latitude : 45.414704 - Longitude : 6.341707

    Highway access: A43; exit n°26 "La Chambre" (careful, in Winter the GPS indicates to take the Col de la Madeleine from Albertville and from La Chambre, to cross the Montgellafrey village. But the Col de la Madeleine and the road of Montgellafrey are closed in winter). In winter and in case of snow, winter equipments are mandatory.
    Railway access: Saint-Avre/ La Chambre station. Schuttle between the station and the resort.
    Airport access: Lyon, Chambéry, Grenoble, Genève.
    During the summer, possibility to park nearby.

    Information update on 09/03/2024 by Office de Tourisme de Saint François Longchamp