Rando pédestre à la découverte du Lac des Chambres en 2 jours

A short 2-day escapade among forest trails, alpine meadows, scree slopes and lake, leading to the Lac des Chambres at the foot of Pointe Rousse. This alpine lake, fed by a glacier, offers a timeless moment in an exceptional setting.

Description

The magnificent Lac des Chambres hike will take you to one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Haute-Savoie.

Although the climb requires some physical effort, the reward at the summit is well worth the commitment. On the way up to this alpine lake of glacial origin, you'll have to negotiate footbridges and forests, as well as Alpine paths.

Along the way, you'll also pass close to the Jean-Bernard chasm, a popular spot for speleologists. From the Folly mountain hut, contemplate the view over the Giffre valley, the Pointe du Tuet, the Oddaz mountain, the Pointe de la Golette and the Pointe Rousse.

At Lac des Chambres you can enjoy views of Pointe Rousse, Col des Chambres, Pointe de Bellegarde, Avoudrues and the Couarra rocks.

You'll come back down to finish the day with dinner and an overnight stay at the Folly refuge.

Équipements

• Hiking itinerary
• Free car park

Complément accueil

Don't forget to book your accommodation in advance.

Services

• Pets welcome
• Accommodation
• Restaurant

Environnements

• Waterside
• Lakeside or by stretch of water
• Lake view
• Mountain view
• Mountain location

Tarifs

Free access.

Itinéraire

Période d'ouverture

From 31/05 to 30/09.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Ouverture complémentaire

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Tourisme adapté

• Not accessible in a wheelchair

Localisation

Access (by car): From Cluses, drive to Taninges (D 902), then to the village of Samoëns via Morillon or Taninges. Drive up towards Hameau des Allamands and park 300m before, at the Crêt parking lot (997m) on the right.
Access (summer shuttle) : Accessible by shuttle bus (Line 8) from Samoëns during the summer season.

Documents

• Rando pédestre à la découverte du Lac des Chambres en 2 jours
• Rando pédestre à la découverte du Lac des Chambres en 2 jours (pdf)

Thèmes

• Guidebook with maps/step-by-step : 1/ DAY 1 - From the "Le pied du Crêt" parking lot to the Refuge de Folly and ascent to the Lac des Chambres. From the "Le pied du Crêt" parking lot, always follow the signs for "Lac des Chambres". You will pass the following signposts: "Croisement du Tuet", "Pont des Barmes", "Refuge de Folly". Arrive at Lac des Chambres. Follow the same route back to the Refuge de Folly.
  2/ DAY 2 - Take the same path back down to the Le Pied du Crêt parking lot.