Bretaye- Lac des Chavonnes - Vy Boveyre - Conche - Bretaye
Let's discover the Lac de Chavonnes along this wonderful hike !
Take the train from Villars to Bretaye and you’ll be entranced by the rich green scenery, lakes and surrounding mountaintops. When you get to Bretaye, you can admire panoramic views of Mont Blanc, the Dents du Midi or the Grand Muveran!
As you walk to Lake Les Chavonnes, you can admire the village of Bretaye and the little lake of the same name.
Take a walk around it (15 minutes approx). Then continue in the direction of Lac Noir which you can glimpse on your right.
Finally, return to Lake Les Chavonnes with the restaurant-guest house of the same name. Admire the view and the sunlight reflecting in this deep lake. (See the Lake Les Chavonnes caption).
Practical information
A few pointers:
- Stay on the marked paths
- Make sure you know your route and the weather conditions
- Respect flora and fauna
- Take your rubbish home with you
- Respect private property
- Close all gates behind you
- Keep dogs on leads
Technical data
- Start point
- Villars-sur-Ollon
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Duration
- 1h45 - 2h40
- Difference in height
- 222 Metres
- Difficulty
- Medium
Documents
Summer hiking map (application/pdf)
Along your way
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Lac des ChavonnesVillars-sur-Ollon
This tranquil mountain lake, perched at 1,690 metres (in the heart of the Vaudois Alps), offers a unique setting in the heart of the forest. Follow the 2 kilometre path from the "Bretaye" train stop.
Restaurant du Lac des ChavonnesVillars-sur-Ollon
This restaurant is in a stunning location on the shores of the beautiful mountain lake of the same name. Perched at 1,690 metres in the heart of the Vaudois Alps right near the Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets ski area, the restaurant is open summer and winter .