Col d'Arvouin and Lac d'Arvouin from the top of the Panthiaz gondola lift

At an altitude of 1663 m, in La Chapelle d'Abondance, this charming little glacial lake is located in the Cornettes de Bise Natura 2000 reserve. Agriculture is very present in its mountain pastures. It is easily accessible on foot and fishing is permitted.Surface area: 1 hectare 63. Maximum depth: 6 metres. Fishing authorized with an A.A.P.P.M.A. Chablais/Genevois fishing permit, generally open from early June to early October (changing dates, specified on the fishing website).

This pass located entirely in France near the Vernaz pass allows connections between several valleys.In the North-East, a path climbs slightly then crosses level to the north until the Vernaz pass. In the south, a path comes from the chalets of Resse, which can be reached by two routes coming from the bottom of the valley and joining the clearing of Plan de Resse. On the east side, a more or less level path comes from the nearby Serpentin pass, located at the top of the Arvouin valley, above the lake and homonymous chalets.

This pass located entirely in France, nestled at 1832m above sea level, near the Vernaz pass and overlooking the alps and the Arvouin lake.

The La Panthiaz cable car allows you to discover the heights of the resort, at an altitude of 1476m.From the gondola arrival point, access to the Tromby loop snowshoe hike and the Le Mousseron and Les Aiguillettes high-altitude restaurants during the winter season. In summer, access to several hiking trails, including the Lac d'Arvouin hike, and the Col de Braitaz hike to the Les Aiguillettes high-altitude restaurant (detailed winter and summer itineraries are available from the Tourist Information Office in La Chapelle d'Abondance). Opening subject to snow and weather conditions. For real-time piste information, call 04 50 73 50 16.