Chalets de Mayse walks

There is an alternative route to the "classic" route to Lac de Lessy, which is much less frequented. No particular difficulties (no ladders).

The Lac de Lessy, located in a valley at the foot of the Jallouvre, Buclon and Aiguille Verte mountains, is well worth a visit. The route takes you up and down hills, offering magnificent panoramic views.

A circular walk starting and finishing at the ski resort of Chinaillon; between Le Grand-Bornand and the Col de la Colombiere. A varied and interesting walk with great scenery, wildlife and options to take in Roc des Tours.

The circular route described here follows trails that are less frequented than the traditional ascents to Lac de Lessy or L’Aiguille Verte. Setting off early in the morning allows you to reach the area above the Chalets de Mayse whilst enjoying the coolness of the forest. The arrival at the Col de la Forclaz may also be in the shade. The Aiguille Verte and the Pointe de Domingit offer a panoramic view of the Aravis range, with the Mont Blanc massif visible in the background. The descent to the La Gaudunière junction is busier, but further on you’ll find greater solitude – the price you pay being a fairly steep descent before returning to the starting point.

In the commune of Glières-Val-de-Borne, in the Bargy massif, Lac de Lessy is a true gem at the foot of the Pic de Jalouvre. The walk takes you through forests and mountain pastures. It features a short rocky section. The start from La Joux and the return via Montagne de Paradis and Cocogne are what make this walk unique. You pass the two-hundred-year-old hamlet of Les Chalets de Mayse. The Chalet de Lessy is nestled on the lakeside after the Col de la Forclaz.