Lac Retaud - La Marnèche - Chalet d'Isenau - Arpille - La Chaux - Col d'Isenau - Col des Andérets - Col de Voré - Lac Retaud
Medium difficulty trail which gives you various views over Les Diablerets, Le Pays d'En-Haut and Lac d'Arnon.
From Lac Retaud follow the footpath until La Marnèche (above Isenau) then continue on to the Isenau mountain chalet. To the left follow the narrow track leading to Arpille then carry on upwards on the right until you reach the summit of La Chaux. The route descends again to Col d'Isenau then Col des Andérets, where you should take the path to the right towards the Chalet Vieux mountain pasture and then the Col de Voré. From there the path descends again to Lac Retaud.
In the mountain pasture chalets Isenau and Chalet Vieux you can find local products (cheese, serac whey cheese, etc.) La buvette de la Marnèche with its charming terrace offering stunning views of the Diablerets mountains awaits you.
Practical information
Transportation:
By postbus from the Diablerets railway station to Col du Pillon then by Diablobus from Col du Pillon to Lac Retaud (during Free Access Card periods).
Lac Retaud can also be reached from the village on foot or by car.
Free parking at the Col du Pillon and Lac Retaud.
Signage: follow the “Diablerets Trail Paradise” signs.
Technical data
- Start point
- Les Diablerets
- Distance
- 11.5 km
- Duration
- 2h00
- Difference in height
- 743 Metres
- Difficulty
- Medium
INFORMATION
Office du Tourisme des Diablerets
Chemin du Collège 2
1865 Les Diablerets - CH
Tel : +41 (0)24 492 00 10
info@diablerets.chwww.diablerets.ch
Along your way
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Restaurant du Lac Retaud 1'685mLes Diablerets
Lac Retaud is situated at 1,685 metres, directly opposite Glacier 3000. This haven of peace and its restaurant await you for winter and summer hikes.
Buvette de la Marnèche - IsenauLes Diablerets
This alpine chalet which has been home to the Berruex family for over 40 years offers stunning views of the Ormonts valley: Diablerets, Muverans, Dents du Midi, Leysin and Tours d'Aï and Mayen.