Loop of Mont Lachat

Collection : TOP 25 RÉSISTANTE

Scale : 1:25 000

17.20€

3531OT - MEGEVE COL DES ARAVIS

Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE

Scale : 1:25 000

13.90€

TOP75004 - BEAUFORTAIN MASSIF DU MONT BLANC

TOP75032 - CHAINE DES ARAVIS - MASSIF DES BAUGES

TOP100D73 - SAVOIE CHAMBÉRY ALBERTVILLE PARC NATIONAL DE LA VANOISE PNR DU MASSIF DES BAUGES

TOP100D74 - HAUTE-SAVOIE ANNECY THONON-LES-BAINS MASSIF DU MONT BLANC CHAÎNE DES ARAVIS

202 JURA ALPES DU NORD

Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN

Scale : 1:150 000

5.90€

NR14 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF CENTRAL

Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN

Scale : 1:250 000

6.80€

NR15 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF ALPIN

Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN

Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN

Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN

Scale : 1:2 500 000

7.00€

Description

Walk on panoramic paths around Mont Lachat with beautiful points of view over the Aravis mountain range and Mont Blanc mountains.

Behind the tourist office, walk around the cemetery and climb towards Le Tovat. When you get to the road, go horizontally left as far as the first crossroads. Approach the house named Le Trovat in order to find the footpath which threads its way to the right of the garden and between the mazots. A climb brings into view the Croix de Varoche. Take care, at this level you are going through alpine pastures so please respect the work of the farmers and make sure you close any gates behind you. At the place known as Le Manstu, you will have a beautiful view over Mont Blanc. From the crossroads, go up left through the fields. Going out of the forest, you can leave the track to go immediately right along the stony channel and then reach the edges of the little lake at Mont Lachat.
Follow the road towards Les Ayes for about 5 minutes and then go right towards Le Cernix - Entre Deux Bois - Ballevard. Your descent will take you through woodland before reaching an open space with magnificent views over the Aravis mountains. Continue towards Ballevard. In Ballevard, go to the right of the house towards Les Berets Verts as far as the village centre.

Technical Information

Walking

Difficulty

Very easy

Duration

2h25mn

Dist.

6.3 km

Altimetric profile

Starting point

73590 Crest-Voland

Lat : 45.794749Lng : 6.505574

Points of interest

Mont-Lachat stretch of water

A stretch of water at the top of Mont-Lachat (no bathing allowed). Amazing panoramic views.Accessible to everyone, by foot, by car, by mountain bike or even by La Logère chairlift, it is the ideal place for a picnic. Facing Mont-Blanc, enjoy its equipments: tables and BBQ (bathing forbidden).

Le Mont-Lachat 73590 Crest-Voland

Mont Lachat lake

At the summit of Mont-Lachat, you will find the Lachat lake where swimming is not permitted but which is a brilliant private fishing site. BBQ facilities available.Permits are on sale at the Crest-Voland Cohennoz Tourist Office, at the restaurant La Belle Métairie, at the Boulangerie Au Sommet des Anges and at Intersport.

1060, chemin du Lachat 73590 Crest-Voland

La Belle Métairie

Bar/restaurant at an altitude of 1650m. Authentic cuisine as a nod to Savoy tradictions and inspired by markets. Large sunny terrace. Take-away. In winter: nights on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.Child friendly restaurant: child menu, children served in priority, highchair, drawing box, outdoor games.

360, Route D'entre Deux Nants La Grange 73590 Crest-Voland

Le Vent Volet

Overlooking the heart of the village with a breathtaking view of the Aravis range, Le Vent Volet invites you to share the joyful and friendly atmosphere of this authentic place steeped in history.Generous cuisine made with local produce, not forgetting the precious organic fruits and vegetables of our garden in summer. Here, homemade desserts follow the rythm of the seasons. Savour them at any time of the day! Access by Les Tovats chairlift in winter, or by foot from the church (10 minutes). Access by car in summer. Sunny terrace. Daily meal Evenings on booking with possibility to ascent by snowmobile (in winter). Child-welcome : child menu, highchair, drawing box.

4052, Route des Saisies 73590 Crest-Voland

Le Refuge du Lachat Restaurant

Situated at the heart of Crest-Voland’s municipal forest, the Refuge du Lachat offers the perfect setting for a meal stop with your loved ones. You’ll find a relaxed atmosphere, sunny terrace and the chance to taste some regional dishes.Wherever possible, the refuge tries to use good locally-grown, organic produce in its cooking. They work mainly using un-processed ingredients, with the team taking great pleasure to cook simple, homemade dishes. The lunchtime menu changes slightly according to the season : In the summer, we mainly offer savoury and sweet crêpes as well as homemade pastries and cakes. In the winter, our menu is enhanced with tasty, regional dishes that will recharge the batteries of our ski enthusiasts and will show off our most famous regional food.