Ascent to the Roc de Tavaneuse
The Roc de Tavaneuse, reserved for good walkers, is a beautiful summit to discover in the Vallée d'Abondance.
Starting from the Prétairié parking lot, you cross a forest.
THE PATH PASSING BY THE CHALETS DES SERRANANTS IS CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER 2023 DUE TO A LANDSLIDE.
Variation: take the path that climbs steeply to the left before the Serranants chalets, or start from the Plagnes lake (more gradual ascent, see itinerary).
Then follow the signs for chalets de Tavaneuse to reach the lake.
The climb is fairly steep and not very shady, so on hot days it's best to start out cool.
You'll reach the superb Tavaneuse mountain lake with its transparent turquoise waters.
The cliffs of the small Pointe du Piron and the Col de Tavaneuse overlook the lake. Follow the path to the Col de Tavaneuse (1997 m), then the ridge path to the summit of the Roc de Tavaneuse.
A panoramic view of the Chablais mountains and the Mont Blanc massif awaits you.
The descent follows the same route to the lake, offering 3 possible alternatives to get back to the starting point.
