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Chavanette Lake from Avoriaz

A nice walk and short to have a nice view on Avoriaz.

Sport Chavanette Lake from Avoriaz Avoriaz

About

Departing from Avoriaz (74110)
Average length : 03h40
Total elevation gain : 490m
Distance : 9.4km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

1. Start from Jean Vuarnet place in the Hauts-Forts
sector (F6 on Avoriaz vi lage map).
You can also start from “Place du Snow” (D7), and take
the path going down between the Snow and the Alegro
buildings.

2. You wil pass in front of “Les Trappeurs” and “Chez Flo”
restaurants to reach the start of Lac Intrêts charlift.

3. Continue via the footpath that fo lows the right banks of
the lake and take the trail on the left side of the tunel.

V. Variant:
You can carry on uphil on a trail starting on the left of
Choucas chairlift. The path passes by a smal lake and
continues until the Chavanette pass, which marks the
Franch-Swiss border with a beautiful view over the
Valais region & the Swiss resorts of the Portes du Soleil
ski area!

4. Come back by the same way.

Be careful: no shade is offered on this trail as there is no
trees. Don’t forget to stay hydrated!

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 490m
Altitude max : 1822m

Signs

Wood signs and plastic yellow and green.

Further informations

Ground, Grit

Prices

Free of charge.

Reception

Animals allowed
Languages spoken : French
Languages of documentation : English, French
Not adapted to strollers

Please keep your dog on leash during the walk.

Period of practice

From 02/07 to 28/08.
Access depending on the snow level, on weather conditions. Before leaving find out about the access to the Tourist Office.

Subject to favorable weather.

Services
  • Pets welcome

Access

Place Jean Vuarnet Quartier des Hauts-Forts 74110 Avoriaz
Departing from : Avoriaz (74110)
Latitude : 46.188089 - Longitude : 6.775068
Information update on 08/08/2024 by Office de Tourisme Avoriaz 1800