Arvouin pass and lake hike

Description

The hike to the pass and the lake of Arvouin is a half-day hike that will allow you to discover a grandiose landscape starting from the Sevan car park, situated just 300 metres below.

You will first reach the glacial lake located at the foot of the Linleu summit, in the heart of the Cornettes de Bise massif.

Near the lake of Arvouin, the mountain pasture of the same name is home to herds of Abondance cows which provide the milk for the local cheese.

You then reach the pass ofArvouin or Savalenaz, situated at 1856 m, which acts as a border between France and our Swiss neighbours.

In summer, it is possible to take the Panthiaz cable car to reach the start of the hike (check with the tourist office for openings).

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

1/ Departure: parking of "Sevan", located at the top of the road of Rys in La Chapelle d'Abondance.
2/ Follow the direction " Col d'Arvouin " all the way. You will pass by the following directional posts : " Sevan Derrière ", " Lac d'Arvouin ", and " Chalet d'Arvouin " before reaching the pass.
3/ From the pass of Arvouin, go back down by the same itinerary following " Sevan Devant ".

Ouverture

From 01/06 to 30/10.
Accessible except during snow and depending on weather conditions.
Please check with the Tourist Office for the latest information on access conditions. This route is usually suitable for strong walkers during spring, summer, and autumn, except in adverse weather.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Tarifs

Free access.

Contact et accès

Parking de Sevan Devant
74360 La Chapelle-d'Abondance
Haute-Savoie (74)

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