The hike that I propose climbs the mountain overlooking the Lac du Mont Charvin. }}); Tags : 3431OT IGN Map, Alps, Aravis Range, Ascent = 2-3 hours, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, Gain = 850-1500 meters, Haute-Savoie, Manigod, Pierre-Alexandre 28 ans, géographe de formation, fondateur et webmaster de Randos-MontBlanc. A little to the right of the track, look for the narrower track on the raised ground — the start of the forest track. From there, I first reached the Pas de l’Ours then took the Arête du Lac (Lake Ridge) to the summit: There were a few passages where hands were needed but it was not very difficult. Become a Contributor at 10Adventures and share your adventures! doubleClickZoom: true, From Thônes, head towards Serraval and turn left onto the D162. style[ rewrite_keys[ key ] ] = props[ key ]; The view of Mont Blanc seems a little less beautiful than from Lake Charvin. 14.1 km. } The first hour of this hike features a choice of two very different tracks which meet at the Aulp de Marlens refuge further up. var style = {}; Large mushrooms and couples of laughing-fluttering jackdaws in the sky. }; Lac du Mont Charvin. Let’s get back to the Aravis Range to a place previously described in August 2007: Mont Charvin. 'stroke-opacity' : 'opacity', // copy array var circleMarker = 0; i_size[0] = 0; 04:32. After the village, continue the road to a large car park and park there. GPS Coordinates (WGS 84) of the Starting Point: 45.797964, 6.387297. var popup_property = 'Name'; From Aulp de Marlens, continue along the wide path pointing towards the well-visible Mont Charvin. Noises and smells of goats. From Sardoches’s car park, leave the trail to the left and follow the path to the right in the forest towards Mont Charvin and its lake. The chalets on the Rosay side are beautiful. We bring you the top 5 bike rides around Le Bouchet-Mont-Charvin — all … var text; if (text) { Pas de l'ours – Lac du Mont Charvin Loop from Le Bouchet-Mont-Charvin. Browse Places. 02:47. Lac du Mont Charvin (2010m) Save Picture taken from the summital ridge that leads to Mont Charvin (2409m). The effort is more sustained due to the slope failure in the Combe du Charvin that will not decrease with altitude. var popup_text = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.unescape(''); var iconArrays = [ The Lac du Mont Charvin, nestled in a beautiful basin at the foot of the eponymous summit is the goal of this hike. i_size = i_size.slice(); arr[j] = Number(arr[j]); } If you choose gravel, walk between the refuge buildings to the track which loops behind the refuge and down the hill. onEachFeature : onEachFeature, Diese Wanderung bietet Ihnen wunderschöne Landschaften und einen Panoramablick auf die Gipfel und Täler. // rewrite style keys from geojson.io On the other hand the view to Col du Passet is splendid. Sie passieren den Lac du Mont Charvin, den Sie umrunden können, und dann den Col des Porthets, bevor Sie den Gipfel des Mont Charvin erreichen. } Communes of the Haute-Savoie department; References if (!options.popupAnchor) { The pathway is even steeper and zigzags in the valley on a stony ground. The wide, gravel track is slightly longer and out in the open, making it a better option for a relaxed return with tired legs. window.MQ.mapLayer() : L.tileLayer(baseUrl, function onEachFeature (feature, layer) { Lac du Mont Charvin is a 6.1 mile out and back trail located near Manigod, Haute-Savoie, France that features a lake. There is no real difficulty: a very short and steep passage under the Col des Porthets and a brief . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reach Thônes, then take the direction of Serraval via the D12 road. Difficulty: 5.9 mi. But note that there is a bar/restaurant/refuge about an hour into the walk, then nothing else. detectRetina: 0, text = popup_property layers: [base], options[ option_name ] = arr; Difficult. Montagne de Sulens – Auberge de Plan-Bois Loop from Serraval. var default_style = {"color":"blue","weight":5}; Very Hard. 10.8 km. Situated in the Aravis mountain range at 2011 m high. Take a moment here to enjoy the views into both valleys. } props[ popup_property ] Le Bouchet-Mont-Charvin (before 2013: Le Bouchet) is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. 'popupAnchor' // default popupAnchor On the way up, you will have a good chance to see mountain birds such as Gypaètes (vulpture family), very colorful flowers and striking strats of rock due to natural erosion, typical of the Aravis chain. if (key.match('-')) { minZoom: 0, maxZoom: 20, Mont Charvin. Chard du Beurre (1889m) Loop from Les Saisies. Rocky outcrops around the lake make great seating for a picnic. window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.geojsons.push( layer ); Dogs are also able to use this trail. The scree part is neither pleasant nor beautiful. if (options.iconUrl) { minZoom: 0, pointToLayer: pointToLayer Let’s get back to the Aravis Range to a place previously described in August 2007: Mont Charvin. Located at the end of the range between Haute-Savoie and Savoie, Mont Charvin remains as a veritable balcony on the Mont Blanc Massif, Haut-Giffre, as well as the Beaufortain. 26 0 August 2, 2015 Located at the southern end of the Aravis Range, Mont Charvin dominates the town of Ugine. zoomControl: 1, For the more adventurous, it is possible to make a loop while descending to the lake by Pas de l’Ours (exposed to the heights but equipped with cables). Le Bouchet-Mont-Charvin is situated 4½ km west of Lac du Charvin. Col des Porthets, Mont Charvin and Lac du Mont Charvin is a 8.3 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Manigod, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France that features a lake and is rated as difficult. } With no public transport nearby, the only practical way to get to this hike is by car. Refuge L'Aulp de Marlens refuge. Lac de Lessy. The hike that I propose climbs the mountain overlooking the Lac du Mont Charvin. Distance, cost (tolls, fuel, cost per passenger) and journey time, based on traffic conditions There are plenty of places to see and visit around Le Bouchet-Mont-Charvin. Easy unsubscribe links are provided in every email. This part of the hike is not well signposted, so keep your eyes out for the split. var fitbounds = 1; Otherwise, take your time at the lake until you’re ready for the long descent to the car park. stroke : 'color', layer.on('ready', function () { Similar hikes to the Lac du Mont Charvin hike. return L.Util.extend(style, default_style); Looking for road cycling routes around Le Bouchet-Mont-Charvin? About 164ft from the refuge, there’s a choice of trials. scrollWheelZoom: true, var props = feature.properties || {}; } En poursuivant votre navigation sur ce site, vous acceptez l'utilisation de cookies sur votre ordinateur. It would be easy to overlook this hike on face value: the lake is small and green; the starting point is a long drive away; and there are no public toilets in the car park. But don’t be fooled by appearances: this is a solid 2.5-hour walk up steep and picturesque terrain on a rudimentary trail with the ultimate reward — views of Mont Blanc, gleaming white on a sunny summer’s day. For this hike, you’ll take the forest path. layer.addTo( group ); Pass Le Bouchet, then, after a switchback, go left in the direction of La Savataz. Explore the top cycling routes around Le Bouchet-Mont-Charvin to experience more of this area. i_size[1] *= -1; The view on the summit offers an incredible view on the Mont-Blanc range. The GAEC des Cimes offers you a warm welcome throughout the summer, at the foot of Mont Charvin, 45 minutes from Thones. The easiest way is from (3) or from a signpost and junction above where a path contours the hillside to join the path at point 1908 on the IGN map. Mont Charvin is on Facebook. Length 6.1 mi Elevation gain 2,765 ft Route type Out & back. var base = (!baseUrl && window.MQ) ? 25 0 August 2, 2015 24 juin 2017 - Topo + photos de la randonnée en boucle au sommet du Charvin par l'Aulp de Marlens, face Ouest, et retour par le Lac du Mont Charvin et le Col des Porthets. window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.createMap(options).setView([44.67,-63.61],12);}); window.WPLeafletMapPlugin = window.WPLeafletMapPlugin || []; var baseUrl = 'https://wxs.ign.fr/y9xkkhtumgs85d6001hgghkc/geoportail/wmts?service=WMTS&request=GetTile&version=1.0.0&style=normal&tilematrixset=PM&format=image/jpeg&layer=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.SCAN25TOUR&tilematrix={z}&tilecol={x}&tilerow={y}'; options.icon = new L.Icon( options ); A few kilometres after the village of Le Bouchet-Mont-Charvin, look out for the fork in the road to the left because this is the small passage to the car park where this walk starts. Suivez-moi sur @pierrealexphotography. var options = {}; attributionControl: false style[ camelcase ] = props[ key ]; : window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.template( Download the route (KML) Download the route (GPX). 'stroke-width' : 'weight', function pointToLayer (feature, latlng) { Office tourisme Sources lac Annecy. Avant tout à destination des familles, Randos-MontBlanc se veut un site complet, offrant une large gamme de sentiers de randonnée en Haute-Savoie, Suisse et Italie voisines, permettant ainsi de découvrir les plus beaux trésors de faune et de flore et les plus beaux panoramas sur les massifs. function camelFun (_, first_letter) { Instead of going directly to the summit of Mont Charvin, I then continued by taking the trail to Col des Porthets then to the Lac du Mont Charvin. Intermediate. if (option) { Take this path through the forest, then when the forest clears to a field, follow the signpost for the track up through the field to the L’aulp de Marlens refuge. Well, you’ve come to the right place. Please see notes below re-ascending Mont Charvin from the lake. ? } 'iconAnchor', window.WPLeafletMapPlugin.push(function () {/*