• Sport

Walking itinerary: from Montriond Lake to Ardent Waterfall

A refreshing walk starting from Lac de Montriond, for young and old alike, to discover the listed site of the Cascade d'Ardent.

Sport Walking itinerary: from Montriond Lake to Ardent Waterfall Montriond

About

Departing from Montriond (74110)
Average length : 02h00
Total elevation gain : 129m
Vertical drop : 129m
Distance : 2.8km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

The pretty path alternates between clearings and woodland, passing through the charming hamlet of Les Albertans and its traditional old chalets. Admire the cliffs on your right, where several old galleries remain from which slate was extracted until the 1950s.

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 129m
Altitude max : 1197m
Vertical drop : 129m

Signs

Beige panels with black lettering and green arrows

Map references

Map: IGN TOP 25, 3528 ET, Morzine

Further informations

Stone, Ground, Grit

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    1/ Start from "Le Bout du Lac"
    2/ Take the path up through the forest and follow it until you reach the hamlet of "Les Albertans".
    3/ Follow the path up through the forest on the right bank, continuing as far as the Ardent waterfall.
    4/ Follow the path along the river on the right as far as the departure station for the Ardent cable car.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Adapted to all-terrain strollers

    - Choose your route according to your physical condition and the weather conditions.
    - Follow the instructions for signposting.
    - Take sufficient food and water with you. Mountain sports require a lot of energy.

    Pets allowed

    Period of practice

    From 15/04 to 31/10.
    Accessible outside the snow season and subject to weather conditions. Check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions. Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.

    Subject to favorable weather.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Accommodation
    • Restaurant
    Equipments
    • Car park
    • Free car park
    • Public WC
    • Picnic area

    Access

    Lac de Montriond 74110 Montriond
    Departing from : Montriond (74110)
    Latitude : 46.209781 - Longitude : 6.736969

    Departure: bout du Lac de Montriond, free car park
    > access by shuttle bus: stop of the free Montriond shuttle bus line M at the bout du lac
    > access by car from Cluses or Thonon: D902 then D228

    More informations

    Information update on 03/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Vallée d'Aulps
    Randonnée PDIPR (Plan Départemental des Itinéraires de Promenades et de Randonnées)