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Le Lac de Chavanette

Enjoy the Massif du Chablais from the French-Swiss border on this walk

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This gentle walk is very sun exposed so before setting off make sure you have plenty of water and suncream for the duration

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  1. What to bring
  2. What to see
  3. Where to lunch
  4. What to do
  5. Directions

What to bring

This route can be found on IGN map 3528, Morzine - Massif du Chablais

What to see

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Where to lunch

There are many great places to eat while you are in Avoriaz, here is a helpful list of some of the best.

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What to do

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Directions

Starting out in the 'Place du Snow' take the path that goes between the 'snow' and 'allegro' buildings. Walk past two chairlifts, the 'Stade' and Lac Intrets' and keep going along the trail that follows the Avoriaz lake. Follow the track until it forks and take the trail back round the other side of the lake back to resort.

If you want to make the walk a little longer go along the path that heads uphill at the fork, passing a small lake and keep going until you reach the Chavanette pass. Here you will be on the French/Swiss border and can admire the views. To head back to resort take the trail back and then follow the lake around the other side and you will be back in Avoriaz.

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