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Hiking trail : Lake Damoz des Moulins
Description
A superb hike on the border between the Vallée d'Aulps and the Vallée d'Abondance, in the heart of the green alpine pastures of Saint Jean d'Aulps and its old alpine chalets, architectural witnesses to the traditions of yesteryear.
Enjoy the freshness of the small Lac de Damoz des Moulins at the foot of the Pic de La Corne and the superb view of Mont Blanc and the Roc d'Enfer from the Brion mountain pasture.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 01/05/2026 to 31/10/2026
- From 01/05/2027 to 31/10/2027
Additional information
Open period
Throughout the year : open daily.
Updated by
Vallée d'Aulps Tourisme - 14/10/2026
www.valleedaulps.com
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Environments
Waterside
Lakeside or by stretch of water
Mountain view
Panoramic view
Mountain location
Lake view
Contact
Phone : 04 50 72 15 15
Email : info@valleedaulps.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/valleedaulpstourisme
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Grit
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
Access by car from Thonon or Cluses via the D902 to Saint Jean d'Aulps, then route du Péage and route du Mont d'Evian to the hamlet of Mont d'Evian.
- at Mont d'Evian, continue flat until you reach a small parking lot on the right.
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
Map: IGN Top 25, 3528 ET, Morzine
Reception complements
- Choose your route according to your physical condition and the weather conditions.
- Follow the instructions for signposting.
- Don't set off too late in the afternoon, to make sure you're back before dark.
- Take sufficient food and water with you. Mountain sports require a lot of energy.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
> Start from the Mont d'Evian parking lot.
1/ Take the road up to the start of the Fours forest trail.
2/ Follow the forest track to the hamlet des Fours.
3/ After the chalets in the hamlet of Les Fours, take the track to the right towards Lac de Damoz des Moulins.
4/ At the Damoz des Moulins chalets, take the right-hand path towards Lac de Damoz les Moulins.
5/ At Lac de Damoz, turn right onto the path that runs alongside the lake, towards Col de Crève Coeur.
6/ At Col de Crève-Coeur, turn left to Brion.
7/ At Brion, follow the path straight down to Plan des Parchets.
8/ Continue downhill via the Plan des Parchets by the forest track to Lesse.
9/ At Lesse, take the right-hand fork that leads back to Mont d'Evian along a forest path.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds
