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Walking itinerary : Lake Nyon from the Col de Joux Plane
Description
This route takes you to two mountain lakes in different valleys: Lac de Joux Plane in the Giffre valley, and Lac de Nyon in the Morzine valley. You'll also be able to admire Mont Blanc in the background!
Difficulty: easy
Start: Lac de Joux Plane (at the top of the Col de Joux Plane)
From Lac de Joux Plane, turn right onto the path leading to the real Col de Joux Plane, located between Tête de Vuargne on the left and Pointe d'Angolon on the right. From the col, a path leads down to Lac de Nyon, with the Pointe de Nyon and Pointe d'Angolon in front of you.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 01/06/2026 to 15/10/2026
- From 01/06/2027 to 15/10/2027
Additional information
Environments
Mountain view
Panoramic view
Mountain location
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Samoëns - 17/05/2026
www.samoens.com
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Open period
From 01/06 to 15/10 daily.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 34 40 28
Email : infos@samoens.com
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ From the Col de Joux Plane lake.
2/ Take the path towards Col de Joux Plane.
3/ Follow the signs for Lac de Nyon.
4/ Return along the same path.
Animals
Yes. Dogs on a leash
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