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Hiking itinerary : Lac du Carroley
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Description
A lovely family walk with fabulous views of Mont Blanc and Mont Pourri
Les Bauches, a magnificent valley known as the secret valley of Montchavin-Les Coches, where the Pramain stream marks the start of the hike before arriving at the valley floor, with lush green spaces all along the hike that will take you to the Lac du Carroley. You'll also come across herds of cows and sheep in the mountain pastures.
Lac du Carroley is a magnificent mountain lake where you can observe fish, tadpoles and frogs.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
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Additional information
Open period
From 28/06 to 30/08/2025 daily.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de la Grande Plagne - 26/11/2025
www.la-plagne.com
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Environments
Lakeside or by stretch of water
Lake view
Mountain view
Mountain location
Waterside
Contact
Phone : 04 79 07 82 82
Email : info.montchavin@la-plagne.com
Website : https://www.la-plagne.com/montchavin-les-coches
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/MontchavinlaPlagne/
Type of land
Rock
Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
IGN map Les Arcs La Plagne 3532ET on sale in sports stores and newsagents - You can also find all our itineraries on sale in our tourist offices (€3).
Reception complements
Whenever you go hiking, remember to take cereal bars, plenty of water, sunglasses, sun cream and a small first aid kit, as well as suitable clothes for your outing, according to the season and the weather forecast.
Tricky passages
Watch out for the creek crossing, which can be substantial depending on snowmelt and rainfall.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Start from: valley of Les Bauches
1/ Drive along the Les Coches road? At Fontaine Froide (junction), keep following the signs for "Les Bauches en voiture" until the end of the road (Les Bauches car park).
2/ Follow the asphalt road past the Auberge du Friolin and then the track that climbs up to the right of Pramain stream.
3/ After crossing the stream (ford), carry on up the switchbacks to Le Dérochoir (wet rocks).
4/ Once there, follow a path to the right which levels out and crosses varied terrain before reaching the Chalet du Carroley. After climbing though a few meadows, you reach the lake.
5/ After a good picnic, walk back down to the chalet and then down to the car park on the narrow road.
The trail is marked with beige signs + blue writing
Animals
Yes. Dogs are allowed, but beware of herds of cows and sheep in alpine pastures.
REMINDER: our dog friends must be kept on a leash in the ski area, especially around Plan Bois and the sled dog outings.
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