• Sport

Mont-Lachat from Crest-Voland

Small pleasant hike that allows you to discover the surrounding landscapes of Crest-Voland and to reach the Mont Lachat, with its point of view on Mont Blanc.

Sport Mont-Lachat from Crest-Voland Crest-Voland

About

Departing from Crest-Voland (73590)
Average length : 02h45
Total elevation gain : 370m
Vertical drop : 370m
Distance : 7.5km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

DEPARTURE: Tourist Office.

ROUTE: from the Tourist Office, go up along the church and take the path through a field in the direction of BÉRETS VERTS, then the small communal road on the left to the TOVAT. From there, the climb alternates path and trail crossing following BELLEGARDE, the MANSTU (take the trail uphill in the alp) to arrive at MONT-LACHAT. Continue the forest track towards the signpost LES AYES, turn right towards SOUS LE LACHAT then opposite the LES RENARDS. Take on the left the trail going down to ENTRE DEUX BOIS then BALLEVARD. Finally, take a right to join LE TOVAT, LES BÉRETS VERTS and go back down to the Tourist Office.
* For those who ride with the chairlift, descent on both sides of this short hike to reach the village of Crest-Voland.

POINTS OF INTEREST:
- Crossing pastures with herds of beautiful Abondances cows or Tarines whose production of milk is used for the manufacture of Reblochon and to a lesser extent Beaufort.
- Beside the alpine farms a small building, the "freder", built on a stream, allowed to keep cool the milking evening until the collection by the cooperative.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 370m
Altitude max : 1591m
Vertical drop : 370m

Signs

Marked with yellow signs.

Topoguides references

Walking and hiking map of the Val d'Arly for sale at 9 € or Topo Walks and Short hikes on sale at € 4 in the tourist offices.

Prices

Walking and hiking map of the Val d'Arly for sale at 9 € or Topo Walks and Short hikes on sale at € 4 in the tourist offices.

Methods of payment accepted : Check, Cash, Bank/credit card

Reception

Animals allowed
Languages spoken : French

Dogs must be kept on a leash because of the presence of herds.

Period of practice

From 01/06 to 30/09.

Services
  • Pets welcome

Access

73590 Crest-Voland
Departing from : Crest-Voland (73590)
Latitude : 45.79506 - Longitude : 6.505417
Information update on 23/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme du Val d'Arly