• Sport

Lake Arvouin from Sevan

This hike leads you to the Arvouin lake, a beautiful mountain lake in the Abondance valley. The path that leads to it offers nice views. It is perfect for families. The lake being the objective of the walk!

Sport Lake Arvouin from Sevan La Chapelle-d'Abondance

About

Departing from La Chapelle-d'Abondance (74360)
Average length : 01h30
Total elevation gain : 100m
Vertical drop : 100m
Distance : 3km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Lac d'Arvouin is easily accessible on foot from the heights of La Chapelle d'Abondance. In summer, the Panthiaz gondola lift also allows you to reach the starting point without taking the car (open on certain days of the week, check with the tourist office).

From Sevan, you'll head up into the mountain pastures, reaching chalets a little higher up. Maybe you'll meet some Abondance cows!
Enjoy the panoramic view of Mont de Grange and the Dents du Midi.
The path then leads into the undergrowth, and the area opens up to offer splendid views. You'll then follow this path to Lac d'Arvouin, where you may spot goats below or ibex at the lake.

Situated in the heart of the protected Cornettes de Bise massif, Lac d'Arvouin and its surroundings are classified as a Natura 2000 area.

If you wish to extend this hike, you can reach the Col d'Arvouin on the right, or the Avalanche Head and Col du Serpentin on the left. A magnificent view of the lake and the south face of the Cornettes de Bise.

Return by the same route.

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 100m
Altitude max : 1669m
Vertical drop : 100m

Signs

The departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on ​​beige metal panel and green writing

Map references

Portes du Soleil hiking map in France and Switzerland TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil

Topoguides references

On sale in tourist offices at the vallée d'Abondance

Further informations

Stone, Ground, Grit

    1 2

    0/ Departure point: Sevan parking lot, take the Route du Rys to get there by car.
    1/ For access to the lake, you can take the footpath from the parking lot at the end of the tarmac road. The route joins up with the alpine chalets on the path.

    The return journey takes the same route.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Open to children
    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French

    Pets accepted on a leash only.

    Period of practice

    From 01/06 to 30/09.
    Accessible except during snow and depending on weather conditions.
    Please check with the Tourist Office for the latest information on access conditions. This route is usually suitable for strong walkers during spring, summer, and autumn, except in adverse weather.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Parking

    Access

    Route du Rys Parking de Sevan 74360 La Chapelle-d'Abondance
    Departing from : La Chapelle-d'Abondance (74360)
    Latitude : 46.30562 - Longitude : 6.818417

    Free parking in the Sevan car park, at the end of the Rys road.

    Information update on 09/03/2024 by Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore
    Randonnée PDIPR (Plan Départemental des Itinéraires de Promenades et de Randonnées)