The Confins lake is small glacial lake at the foot of the Aravis range. Accessible from the road, it is a short walk surrounded by an exceptional setting.
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Start of the Confins Lake
The Confins lake is located in the Aravis range: a mountain chain between Haute-Savoie and Savoie regions. It is located near the La Clusaz ski resort. From the parking lot, a path leads to the combes, offering lovely walks or hikes. The summits are all accessible to hikers: Roualle, Tête de Pelouse, Roche Perfia etc …
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This loop isn’t a hike per se, but a walk around the lake. The Confins lake really contrasts with the steepness of the slopes overhanging it. It is surrounded by a green landscape, dotted with old chalets, typical of the Aravis region.
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This pretty 3 hectare lake is only 3m deep. The area of the lake was increased by its owner to cover swamps. Its surroundings are now accessible to all: some chalets offer a terrace, it is also possible to fish and go mountain biking
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What I like about this place is its peacefulness. This is a short walk, perfectly combined with another one near the Grand Bornand. In fact, the ski resort has some opened ski lifts to discover the area in Summer.
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“Défi Foly”Event
The Défi Foly is a competition organised on the lake to celebrate the end of winter. It consists of going down a snowy slope, on skis, snowboards or other and sliding as far as possible on the lake. The is a pretext for the design of various disguises.
Information
Altitude: 1357 m
Elevation: négligeable
Massif: Bornes/Aravis
Length: 45min for the loop round the lake
Address: Les Confins, 74220 LA CLUSAZ
On the way back to Annecy (12 km, 7.5 mi) stop by the side of the road to see the Menthon-Saint-Bernard Château. The medieval castle stands on a 200 metres tall rock overhanging lake Annecy. Since 1989, it has been listed as a monument historique.
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