Around Lac du Môle

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A very short walk around Lac du Môle, more akin to a family stroll one afternoon. Many birds nest there. It is worth noting the efforts made to ensure the entire route around the lake is accessible to people with reduced mobility (PRM).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.32 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 10 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 10 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,969 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,949 ft
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Description of the walk

Access via the D907 (Route de Saint-Jeoire) towards Viuz-en-Sallaz. Most sat-navs list Lac du Môle. Park in the small car park on Rue du Lac, to the west of the lake.

(S/E) Walk down Rue du Lac for about a hundred metres. Cross the small bridge which serves as a spillway.

(1) Turn left and follow the lakeshore.

(2) At the junction, depending on your fitness level, you can either carry on straight ahead towards the forest (route of your choice) or turn left and walk 50 metres uphill to complete the loop. You’ll reach the eastern end of the lake.

(3) Turn back.

(2) Turn right and complete the loop to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,959 ft - Car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.05 - alt. 1,952 ft - Path on the left
  3. 2 : mi 0.48 - alt. 1,959 ft - Common A/R junction
  4. 3 : mi 0.63 - alt. 1,962 ft - End of the lake
  5. S/E : mi 1.32 - alt. 1,959 ft - Car park

Notes

No special footwear or equipment is required.

Several species of birds nest on this lake. In spring, there are large numbers of ducklings.

Worth a visit

On fine days, there are local pubs opposite the starting point (S/E).

You can extend your walk by heading up to the Calvary and the chapel situated on the hills to the south-east of the lake. Access on foot from the far end of the lake at (3).

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 1 review
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very popular as it is easy, flat and short.
You can add a hill climb leading up to a chapel (viewpoint, very interesting view). Before retracing our steps to complete the walk round the lake.

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