A challenging day hike to discover Lac de Darbon and the surrounding mountains.
From Lac de Fontaine, you'll reach the Bise mountain pasture on a forest trail.
The Bise mountain pasture is a Unesco Geopark. Its landscapes offer a real journey through time, from the history of the formation of the Alps to the history of the people who have inhabited this mountain environment with their herds.
You'll then climb to the Col de Floray (1925 m), from where you'll overlook Lac de Darbon and the Alpage de Bise.
You'll then descend to Lac de Darbon, where you can enjoy a refreshing dip! A picnic is welcome.
You may even spot ibex, which are plentiful in this area.
You'll then climb up to the Darbon mountain pastures and reach the chalets.
The return to Lac de Fontaine is via a fairly steep path through the Bouaz mountain pastures.
This hike can be started from the Bise mountain pasture.
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- Sport
Darbon loop
A lovely loop that takes you to Lac de Darbon and crosses its mountain pastures, with many pretty viewpoints!
About
Signs
Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on beige metal panel and green writing.
Map references
Map of the Portes du Soleil hiking trails in France and Switzerland TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil
Topoguides references
On sale in the tourist offices of the Abondance valley.
Further informations
Stone, Ground, Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring), Grit
0/ Start: Lac de Fontaine parking lot
1/ Take the forest path to the left of the lake, towards "Chalets de Bise".
2/ At the Bise mountain pasture, take the path on the left towards "Col de Floray" and "Col de Bise".
3/ At the next intersection, take the path on the left towards "Col de Floray".
4/ At Col de Floray, descend to Lac de Darbon.
5/ At the lake, follow the path towards "Darbon".
6/ At the Darbon chalets, take the path down to the left towards "Bouaz Dessous", "Bouaz Dessus" and "Lac de Fontaine".
7/ Take this path downhill to Lac de Fontaine.
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds, Natura 2000 reserve and hunting reserve.
Period of practice
From 01/06 to 19/11.
Opening periods :
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.
- Pets welcome
- Accommodation
- Restaurant
- Parking nearby
- Public WC
- Picnic area
Contacts
Access
In the Abondance valley, at Vacheresse, take the direction of Bise.
Large car park on arrival at the Bise mountain pasture.
No public transport service.
