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Easy-going walk: Saint Guérin lake and dam
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Description
A family-friendly walk around Lac de Saint Guérin, in the heart of the Beaufortain mountain range.
Right from the start, you'll appreciate the magnificent view of the Saint Guerin dam, then the long walk along the lake that takes you over an impressive 80 m long footbridge overhanging the lake more than 20 m above the water: thrills guaranteed. Free shuttles : Albertville - Beaufort - Arêches - Saint Guérin in July and August.
Technical Information
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Date and time
- From 01/06/2026 to 18/10/2026
Additional information
Tips
Arêches-Beaufort :
- visit to the Roselend dams and lakes,
- La Gittaz walk
- comfortable walk around the Marcôt lake and its leisure center.
- Baroque churches and chapels,
- dairy cooperative,
- hamlets of Boudin, Le Bersend, Les Cernix, Les Curtillets, Les Outards, Arêches and Beaufort.
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Agence alpine des territoires - 04/09/2025
www.agate-territoires.fr
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Environments
Waterside
Mountain location
Open period
From 01/06 to 18/10 daily.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 38 37 57
Email : info@areches-beaufort.com
Website : http://www.areches-beaufort.com
Type of land
Ground
Grit
Suitable for all terrain strollers
Location complements
From Arêches, head towards the St Guérin dam. Parking is available on site.
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Beaufortain walks on sale at our tourist offices: €3.50
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Start: parking lot
1/ start towards the dam 1576m
2/ arrive at the end of the dam and return to the starting point.1559m
3/ turn right towards the edge of the lake
4/ take the small bridge. 1557m
5/ head for the footbridge
6/ enter the footbridge, 1557m
7/ arrive at the end of the lake where the Louze stream flows into the lake and return along the same path.
Animals
Yes. Pets allowed on leash only.
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