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Walking trail: from the center of Montriond to the lake

Walking trail: from the center of Montriond to the lake
Walking trail: from the center of Montriond to the lake
Walking trail: from the center of Montriond to the lake
Walking trail: from the center of Montriond to the lake
Walking trail: from the center of Montriond to the lake

Description

A pleasant walk accessible to all, from the centre of the village to the superb Lac de Montriond.

A woodland trail where you can enjoy the natural coolness of summer. Take the time to marvel and recharge your batteries in this green paradise!

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
2h
Dist.
5.4 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Parking de la mairie de Montriond , 74110   Montriond
Lat : 46.196884Lng : 6.694837

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Date and time

  • From 01/04/2026 to 31/10/2026

Additional information

Open period

From 05/01 to 10/15 : open daily.

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Vallée d'Aulps Tourisme - 15/09/2025
www.valleedaulps.com
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Environments

Lakeside or by stretch of water
Near shuttle stop
Lake view
Mountain view
Mountain location
Close to a public transportation

Type of land

Stone
Ground
Grit

Location complements

Departure point: car park at Place de la Mairie, in the commune of Montriond.
> access by shuttle bus: stop for the free Morzine/Montriond shuttle bus and the Balad'Aulps Bus (valley shuttle bus) in front of the town hall.
> access by car from Cluses or Thonon: D902 then D229

Topo guides and map references

Map references :
Carte : 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

1/ Start behind Montriond town hall, walk along the road until you see the footpath sign on the right.
2/ Go up into the forest, keep left at the fork in the road and follow the path. 3/ At the parking area, turn right as far as Lac de Montriond.
To return :
1/ Cross the car park to the road, go down for about 100 metres to the fork, take the road on the right.
2/ Walk 50 metres down the road to the footpath entrance on your left.
3/ Follow the path to the road (hamlet of Lavanchy)
4/ Continue for 30 metres and take the path on the left along the river
5/ Continue as far as the Chebourins bridge, cross the bridge and go back up the left bank
6/ Cross the hamlet of La Ranche to the roundabout, then continue straight on to the village of Montriond.

Animals

Yes

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾