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Le Lac de Nyon Guerin

A gentle walk with amazing views at 1,500m across the Nyon Plateau

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Morzine
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Situated on Pointe de Nyon this walk offers fantastic views without a great deal of effort

It is possible to drive to the start of this short walk via the Joux Plane, otherwise you can access the start via the Telepherique de Nyon. The walk is a return so you can follow the same route back to the starting point. It is also possible to take in some spectacular 360° views from the top of Pointe de Nyon via the Telesiege de la Pointe. The Nyon Guerin lake is an artificial lake created to supply the snow cannons in the Morzine ski area.

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What to bring

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

What to see

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Directions

From the Nyon Plateau take the path that leads to the Pointe de Nyon through the alpine meadows, follow the sign for the Nyon-Guerin lake. At the sign for 'Le Creux de Lavouet:1480m' keep to the right on the path marked 'Col de Joux Plane'.

You will arrive quickly at the Nyon Derriere chalets (1,530m) and Nyon du Creux. The Nyon Guerin lake is situated just behind the chalets. Return by the same route.

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