Chavanette Lake from Avoriaz

1. Start from Jean Vuarnet place in the Hauts-Forts sector (F6 on Avoriaz vi lage map). You can also start from “Place du Snow” (D7), and take the path going down between the Snow and the Alegro buildings. 2. You wil pass in front of “Les Trappeurs” and “Chez Flo” restaurants to reach the start of Lac Intrêts charlift. 3. Continue via the footpath that fo lows the right banks of the lake and take the trail on the left side of the tunel. V. Variant: You can carry on uphil on a trail starting on the left of Choucas chairlift. The path passes by a smal lake and continues until the Chavanette pass, which marks the Franch-Swiss border with a beautiful view over the Valais region & the Swiss resorts of the Portes du Soleil ski area! 4. Come back by the same way. Be careful: no shade is offered on this trail as there is no trees. Don’t forget to stay hydrated!

Opening hours

From 02/07 to 28/08.
Access depending on the snow level, on weather conditions. Before leaving find out about the access to the Tourist Office.

Subject to favorable weather.