Mont-Lachat from Crest-Voland
Description
Small pleasant hike that allows you to discover the surrounding landscapes of Crest-Voland and to reach the Mont Lachat, with its point of view on Mont Blanc.
DEPARTURE: Tourist Office.
ROUTE: from the Tourist Office, go up along the church and take the path through a field in the direction of BÉRETS VERTS, then the small communal road on the left to the TOVAT. From there, the climb alternates path and trail crossing following BELLEGARDE, the MANSTU (take the trail uphill in the alp) to arrive at MONT-LACHAT. Continue the forest track towards the signpost LES AYES, turn right towards SOUS LE LACHAT then opposite the LES RENARDS. Take on the left the trail going down to ENTRE DEUX BOIS then BALLEVARD. Finally, take a right to join LE TOVAT, LES BÉRETS VERTS and go back down to the Tourist Office.
* For those who ride with the chairlift, descent on both sides of this short hike to reach the village of Crest-Voland.
POINTS OF INTEREST:
- Crossing pastures with herds of beautiful Abondances cows or Tarines whose production of milk is used for the manufacture of Reblochon and to a lesser extent Beaufort.
- Beside the alpine farms a small building, the "freder", built on a stream, allowed to keep cool the milking evening until the collection by the cooperative.
Technical informations
7.5 km
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min. 99999 m
370 m
370 m
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Styles : HikingMountain Public : Family | ||||
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Tourist Office of Val d'Arly - Crest-Voland Cohennoz Office
Val d'Arly Tourist Office, Crest Voland Cohennoz office. Reception of the public, information, reservations, sales, ticketing, various services ... Feel free to visit us !You will find the following services in your Office of Tourism: • Reception, information and local tourist documentation and departmental. • Display of the weather report, program of events. • Photocopies. • Shop (books, CDs for some offices). • Wifi access at the Tourist Office or nearby depending on the resorts. • Sale of fishing permits. • Information - ski bus timetables. • Sale of snowshoe hiking maps for the Val d'Arly. • Registration for various activities. • Item lost / found. • Management of complaints and satisfactions.
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).
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.
Date and time
- From 01/06/2024 to 30/09/2024
- From 01/06/2025 to 30/09/2025
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme du Val d'Arly - 10/04/2024
www.valdarly-montblanc.com
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Environments
Lakeside or by stretch of water
Waterside
Reception conditions for animals
Dogs must be kept on a leash because of the presence of herds.
Open period
From 01/06 to 30/09.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 31 62 57
Email : sentiers@valdarly-montblanc.com
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Walking and hiking map of the Val d'Arly for sale at 9 € or Topo Walks and Short hikes on sale at € 4 in the tourist offices.
