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Lac de Lessy par le Chinaillon - Loop

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Lac de Lessy par le Chinaillon - Loop

Hard

4.7

(116)

1,146

hikers

Lac de Lessy par le Chinaillon - Loop

05:41

13.5km

900m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.10 km

Ridges of the Aiguille Verte

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

It is a superb passage, on a ridge path dominated by the summit of the Aiguille Verte (2,045 meters above sea level).

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5.20 km

Lessy lake

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It is a superb alpine lake, located at an altitude of 1,730 meters at the foot of the Aiguille Verte. A peaceful corner in the heart of the Aravis massif.

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5.70 km

The Lessy refuge is located in a true natural setting, surrounded by the Aiguille Verte and the Jalouvre peak. You can eat and spend the night there. It's a pretty incredible spot to rest after a good day of hiking!

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6.69 km

Col de la Forclaz

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The Col de la Forclaz is located at an altitude of 1,844 meters. From there, we have an incredible view of Lake Lessy and the surrounding peaks.

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12.3 km

The Old Chinaillon

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Starting point for snowshoeing, full of charm. Very limited parking in the old village in winter, but spaces available below on the main road.

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

3.65 km

2.80 km

1.78 km

786 m

Surfaces

8.02 km

2.85 km

1.86 km

663 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,890 m)

Lowest point (1,250 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

28°C

14°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

August 2, 2021,Lac de Lessy - circuit depuis le Chinaillon

Very nice course, but to be avoided after rainy days - lots of slippery and steep sections.

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July 25, 2021,Boucle Lac de Lessy - Chinallon

This loop is a pure treat, with very different landscapes along the route, which is appreciable for this distance. Not really technical difficulty, except in the event of heavy rain the descent towards the lake is slippery.

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November 6, 2024,Boucle lac de Lessy

In real 1050 D+. Tour done in 6 hours with picnic photos

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Lac de Lessy par le Chinaillon - Loop

Ridges of the Aiguille Verte

Lessy lake

Lessy Refuge

Col de la Forclaz

The Old Chinaillon

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