Views: Pointe de Sosay, Aiguilles Vertes, Col de Sosay, peak of Le Jallouvre, Plateau de Cenise, Aiguille Verte, Rochers de Leschaux
Herding dogs are present on this trail (Col de Sosay from the beginning of June to the middle of July and around the lake from the beginning of July to the end of September). Their approach must be done with great caution and certain instructions must be respected.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ From the parking lot, take the path towards Cenise. 2/ At the Chalets de Cenise, take the direction of the Lac de Lessy (right). 3/ Go up in the direction of the mountain pasture until under the ridge of Chevry 4/ Cross the mountain pasture in the direction of Jallouvre. You will see the chalets of Britalay. 5/ The path goes to the left and passes under the rocks. 6/ Go up on the flat, pass next to a pond, then take the path which goes along the side of the mountain through a scree and reaches the pass of Sosay (be careful, slippery and dangerous passage in wet weather, be careful). 7/ The arrival at the pass reveals the Lessy lake nestled at the foot of the Aiguille Verte. 8/ Follow the downhill path that leads quietly to the Lessy chalets overlooking the lake. 9/ The return will be on the same path as the first one.
Tips
Two other routes exist to go to the lake of Lessy : by Paradis or by Mayse
Ouverture
From 15/05 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable weather.
Tarifs
Free access.
Contact et accès Chalet de Cenise Parking de Cenise Le Petit-Bornand-les-Glières 74130 Glières-Val-de-Borne Haute-Savoie (74)
Acceptés : Domestic dogs are not recommendedPlease note that dogs must be kept on a leash because of the presence of herds and for the protection of the fauna and flora of our mountains.
À propos de la randonnée
Type : Aller-retour
Dénivelé positif : 550 m
Dénivelé négatif : 550 m
Altitude Max. : 1844 m
Distance : 8.6 Km
Length : 3H45
Niveau de difficulté : Difficle
Balisage : oui
Passages délicats : At the Col de Sosay, the terrain is often slippery and dangerous.
