• Sport

Hike: The Bochettes Loop

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You are looking for the best viewpoints on the lake ? This hiking tour is for you !

Sport Hike: The Bochettes Loop Lathuile

About

Departing from Lathuile (74210)
Average length : 03h30
Total elevation gain : 550m
Vertical drop : 550m
Distance : 9.5km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Start : Lathuile, Town hall carpark
Follow the ascent on the right of the church towards Saury. Then take the path to your left - chemin de la Mine - and stay on the right.
Continue straight ahead on the ascending hairpin bend. You then reach the crossroads "Puits de la Mine". Take the right and continue the ascent. Once you are back on the flat, you cross hamlets and you can enjoy the view of lake Annecy and the mountains. Follow the signs towards Entrevernes and Membert.
In Membert, get back the asphalt road in a slight slope. After the high voltage line, follow the path making a straight angle on the left and cross the meadows towards Frepperet hamlet. At the oratory, you can appreciate the splendid view on the valley.
Get back down towards Lathuile following the path to the right. Be carful, it is a steep narrow succession of bends. Continue on the small road to your left to Lathuile church.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 550m
Altitude max : 1045m
Vertical drop : 550m

Signs

Yellow Arrow on green background

Topoguides references

Free Map available at the Tourist Office in Faverges or Doussard

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    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French

    Period of practice

    All year round.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    30 route du Bout du Lac - Parking de la mairie de Lathuile 74210 Lathuile
    Departing from : Lathuile (74210)
    Latitude : 45.781919 - Longitude : 6.202834

    More informations

    Information update on 25/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme des Sources du Lac d'Annecy