Tour of Lake Annecy GR®P. Doussard - Refuge de Pré Vérel (1243 m). Stage 3

The Bout du Lac nature reserve is a rare, unspoilt area on the shores of Lake Annecy, inviting you to discover a protected natural area. The site is accessible to the mobility-impaired and hearing-impaired.The Bout du Lac nature reserve is a wetland area crossed by two rivers, the Eau Morte and the Ire, which feed Lake Annecy. This marshy area to the south of the lake is an exceptional habitat. Wet forests, reedbeds, wet meadows and alkaline peat bogs make up this ecosystem, offering a diversity that is conducive to the establishment of a large number of common, rare or sensitive animal and plant species. The site's major interest lies in the presence of the underwater herbarium, which supports the development of a fauna of invertebrates and fish, and also in the reed bed, which is a refuge for the common toad, a protected area for the European beaver and for the reptiles of Haute-Savoie. Breeding birds such as the reed bunting, spotted locustella and three warblers can be found in the higher parts of the reedbed. The bittern sometimes completes this list. Wintering birds (tufted duck, common pochard and ruddy duck) spend the cold season here in good conditions. Next on the list are the willow and alder thickets, the pedunculate oak woodlands, the arable and hay meadows and the gallery forests along the watercourses. The remarkable diversity of these biotopes supports a remarkable flora. Protected species include gentian pneumonanthe, snake's tongue, water ragwort, sweet-smelling orchid and Swiss woodruff.

Panorama on lake Annecy. Very busy site. Park your car at the "Col de la Forclaz" public carpark then walk to take-off site. Only badge holders can go to take-off by car.

The belvedere is located at 1150 m altitude and offers a bird's eye view of the Lake Annecy. A path up to the bar "La Pricaz" leads to a second belvedere with an unobstructed view of the Bauges, Les Dents de Lanfon and the Tournette peaks.

Pratique : delta Orientation : O, ONO, NO Observations / Dangers : 2 tremplins delta. Souvent turbulent. Moyennement fréquenté. Très beau site de cross.

A traditional Savoyard restaurant located in a farmhouse, with bay windows directly overlooking the barn. Enjoy our specialties made with local cheeses. A warm and family-friendly atmosphere.Savor David's legendary and incredibly delicious potato fritters. Observe the cows as they literally come home to the barn while savoring our homemade dessert and then watch the afternoon milking first hand.