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District d'Aigle
Ormont-Dessous

Lac des Chavonnes – Lac de Bretaye loop from La Forclaz

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Switzerland
Vaud
District d'Aigle
Ormont-Dessous

Lac des Chavonnes – Lac de Bretaye loop from La Forclaz

Hard

4.6

(7)

37

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Lac des Chavonnes – Lac de Bretaye loop from La Forclaz

06:34

16.6km

1,040m

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: October 15, 2025

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4.86 km

Chavonnes Lake

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Visit Lac des Chavonnes for a quiet alpine getaway, where you’ll find a crystal-clear lake surrounded by dense forest and mountain peaks. Located approximately 1,690 meters above sea level, this …

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7.19 km

Le Chamossaire Summit

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The summit is at 2113m. Beautiful hiking trail along the ridge to the mountain station of Petit Chamossaire at 2035m.

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3

9.32 km

Black Lake

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4

9.84 km

Lake Bretaye

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Lac de Bretaye is a peaceful high-altitude lake nestled at 1,800 meters in the Vaud Alps. Surrounded by meadows and gentle peaks, it's an ideal spot for a quiet break, …

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9.92 km

Lac de Bretaye

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You can completely circle the small lake on a footpath, enjoying the view of the water and the green mountains that surround it. The lake is located at 1,780 meters below the Le Chamossaire.

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9.98 km

View of Mont Blanc

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While hiking through nature, you have great views of the Alpine peaks and can even see as far as Mont Blanc.

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12.5 km

La Case

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16.6 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.78 km

3.36 km

3.33 km

3.13 km

Surfaces

8.52 km

3.26 km

2.34 km

2.00 km

376 m

107 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,070 m)

Lowest point (1,260 m)

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Sunday 28 December

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