Mount Lachat from Cernix
Description
A pleasant hike to discover the surrounding landscapes of Cohennoz and reach Mont Lachat, with its view of Mont Blanc.
DEPARTURE: parking Cernix.
ROUTE: from the car park, take the municipal road along the snow front to join the MOULIN, and take the right track to BALLEVARD. Continue the path in the direction of ENTRE DEUX BOIS, RENARDS then the track to SOUS LE LACHAT, AYES and MONT LACHAT. To go down again, return briefly by the AYES and UNDER THE LACHAT, then turn left to join the BOEU DU COHEN. Continue on the track towards the CARREFOUR DU BOEU DE COHEN, LE SAUT DU CHAMOIS and GRANZEY. Turn left towards GRANZEY, SOUS LA VOUILLON, LES EMBAILLES and join CERNIX.
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 "fredier", built on a stream, allowed to keep cool the milking evening until the collection by the cooperative.
- The Arpelières trail, created in a mountain wetland, a fragile natural area. Discover the largest sphagnum peat bog in the Alps and its unique ecosystem. Since 2013 the site benefits from the classification in Regional Nature Reserve.
Technical informations
8.5 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.
