Maison de Montagne-Train © Maxim Coquard/Bestjobers
© Maxim Coquard/Bestjobers
Bretaye ©Roman Tyulyakov
© Roman Tyulyakov

Snowshoes - Circuit around the Lac de Bretaye

The snow-covered Lake Bretaye is the destination of this family trail at 1,800 m.
Bretaye - Lac de Bretaye

Bretaye - Lac de Bretaye - Bretaye

Starting from Bretaye, a short walk through the chalets of this village will take you to the start of the trail around the lake, which takes in the Grand Chamossaire, the highest peak in Villars, as well as the Petit Chamossaire. When you've finished, there's a variety of restaurants and snack bars where you can relax and enjoy the views of the Vaudois Alps.

Practical information

Departure from Bretaye, train from Villars center to Bretaye.

Technical data

Start point
Villars-sur-Ollon
Distance
1.2 km
Duration
30 min.
Difference in height
32 Metres
Difficulty
Easy
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Documents

WInter nordic map (application/pdf)

Along your way

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Restaurant du Lac - Bretaye

Restaurant du Lac - Bretaye

Villars-sur-Ollon

Try the Hôtel du Lac restaurant on the slopes at Col de Bretaye.

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