Col du Pillon - Le Rard - Lake Retaud - Col du Pillon
This trail starts on the winter road that heads towards Lac Retaud.
This trail starts on the winter road that heads towards Lac Retaud. After about 15 minutes, fork to the right to head in the direction of Rard, a pretty walk in the forest. You will then pass in front of the alpine chalet Rard and continue your walk to Lac Retaud. To return from Lac Retaud, two routes are possible: Follow route n°2 which goes down to Col du Pillon, or follow route n°6 which passes by the Fenil Durand to Col du Pillon.
Practical information
A few safety requirements :
- Always check the weather forecast and snow conditions before leaving (no departure without visibility)
- Have with you a map or a plan of the route
- Respect the road marking and the bans
- Always visualize the following beacon since the place where you are
- Be wary of false tracks and do not hesitate to turn back in case of doubt
- Watch to carry of the adequate material(equipment), the drink and if possible a mobile phone
- You make a commitment on the plans of hikes, tracks of bottom or sled under your own responsibility
- We disclaim all liability in the event of an accident, of distraction or problem inherent to forces of Nature
- By respect for the fauna and the environment, please keep your dog on a leash and collect its dropping and do not leave waste in the nature
Documents
Snowshoe trail (application/pdf)
Technical data
- Start point
- Les Diablerets
- Distance
- 4.5 km
- Duration
- 2h00
- Difference in height
- 194 Metres
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Opening
