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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.

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Departure from Bretaye, train from Villars center to Bretaye.

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Distance: 1.7 km

Duration: 30 min.

Difference in height: 55 Metres

Difficulty: Easy

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Train Bex-Villars-Bretaye (BVB)
It's a 45-minute trip on the BVB from Bex to Villars, through spectacular alpine valleys.
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Snowshoes - Circuit around the Lac de Bretaye

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