This hike takes you to two mountain lakes: Lac des Plagnes (1190 m) and Lac de Tavaneuse (1806 m). You will cross the mountain pastures and discover their chalets and fountains.
The hike starts at the Lac des Plagnes car park. Take the Cubourré path. Then, take the direction of the chalets d'Ardens by way of the pirons d'Entre Deux Pertuis which will lead you to the Lac de Tavaneuse.
Once there, you can enjoy a tour of the lake and the clarity of its waters. A picnic is welcome to enjoy the place.
The return journey is by the same route.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
0/ Parking des Plagnes 1/ From the "Parking des Plagnes", follow the lake on its northern side and always follow the direction "Chalets d'Ardens". You will pass the directional posts "Lac des Plagnes" and "Cubourre". At the first intersection after "Cubourre" turn right. Then, after the bends, at the place called "Sous Pointe de Chavache", also turn right. 2/ When you arrive at "Chalet d'Ardens" take the direction of "Lac de Tavaneuse", you will pass by "Les Pirons d'Ardens". 3/ Go down to the lake of Tavaneuse. 4/ Return by the same route.
Ouverture
From 01/06 to 19/11.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Tarifs
Free access.
Contact et accès Lac des Plagnes 74360 Abondance Haute-Savoie (74)
