• Sport

Walking trail: from the center of Montriond to the lake

A pleasant walk accessible to all, from the centre of the village to the superb Lac de Montriond.

Sport Walking trail: from the center of Montriond to the lake Montriond

About

Departing from Montriond (74110)
Average length : 02h00
Total elevation gain : 326m
Vertical drop : 326m
Distance : 5.4km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

A woodland trail where you can enjoy the natural coolness of summer. Take the time to marvel and recharge your batteries in this green paradise!

Loop
Total elevation gain : 326m
Altitude max : 1072m
Vertical drop : 326m

Signs

Beige panels with black lettering and green arrows

Map references

Carte : IGN TOP 25, 3528 ET, Morzine

Further informations

Stone, Ground, Grit

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    1/ Start behind Montriond town hall, walk along the road until you see the footpath sign on the right.
    2/ Go up into the forest, keep left at the fork in the road and follow the path. 3/ At the parking area, turn right as far as Lac de Montriond.
    To return :
    1/ Cross the car park to the road, go down for about 100 metres to the fork, take the road on the right.
    2/ Walk 50 metres down the road to the footpath entrance on your left.
    3/ Follow the path to the road (hamlet of Lavanchy)
    4/ Continue for 30 metres and take the path on the left along the river
    5/ Continue as far as the Chebourins bridge, cross the bridge and go back up the left bank
    6/ Cross the hamlet of La Ranche to the roundabout, then continue straight on to the village of Montriond.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed

    - Choose your route according to your physical condition and the weather conditions.
    - Follow the instructions for signposting.
    - Don't set off too late in the afternoon, to make sure you're back before dark.
    - Take sufficient food and water with you. Mountain sports require a lot of energy.

    Period of practice

    From 05/01 to 10/15 : open daily.

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

    Access

    Parking de la mairie de Montriond 74110 Montriond
    Departing from : Montriond (74110)
    Latitude : 46.196884 - Longitude : 6.694837

    Departure point: car park at Place de la Mairie, in the commune of Montriond.
    > access by shuttle bus: stop for the free Morzine/Montriond shuttle bus and the Balad'Aulps Bus (valley shuttle bus) in front of the town hall.
    > access by car from Cluses or Thonon: D902 then D229

    More informations

    Information update on 10/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Vallée d'Aulps