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Lac de Lessy walks
Lessy Lake from Cullaz
Visorando Member
5.91 mi
+2,792 ft
-2,762 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
There is an alternative route to the "classic" route to Lac de Lessy, which is much less frequented.
No particular difficulties (no ladders).
Lessy Lake
7.31 mi
+3,146 ft
-3,123 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
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.
Lake Lessy and Aiguille Verte from Le Petit-Bornand
8.19 mi
+2,628 ft
-2,618 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Le Petit-Bornand-les-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
A hike that will take you to Lac de Lessy, then to the Aiguille Verte du Chinaillon. The terrain is varied: mountain pastures, forests, scree, sharp limestone pavements, etc. The landscape is equally varied, culminating in the summit, which offers a 360° panorama of the Bornes, Aravis and Mont Blanc massifs. The area is also ideal for encountering the many ibexes that inhabit the massif.
The tour of the Pic du Jalouvre
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.00 mi
+3,274 ft
-3,274 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
This tour will undoubtedly allow you to spot ibex, which are often in the area, but also to observe a wide range of alpine flora, including Saint Bruno's lilies, Liotard's stars, soldanellas, and more. With a little luck, you may even spot a ptarmigan or chamois.
The Aiguille Verte and Lake Lessy
7.32 mi
+3,005 ft
-3,005 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
From Chinaillon, this hike takes you to the summit of the Aiguille Verte, where you can enjoy a magnificent panorama and then discover Lac de Lessy at its foot.
Aiguille Verte via Lac de Lessy from Cenise
8.15 mi
+3,189 ft
-3,182 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Le Petit-Bornand-les-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful hike in Les Bornes, where you can admire the 360° panorama. Lake Lessy, Jura, Lake Geneva, Chablais, Giffre, Mont Blanc, Aravis mountain range, Bauges, etc. Possible difficulty for people prone to vertigo between (6) and (8) and access to Pointe de Domingit.
Lake Lessy from Cenise
5.27 mi
+1,942 ft
-1,903 ft
4h 05
Difficult
Departure from Le Petit-Bornand-les-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
A classic hike in the Bargy massif, between the Arve valley and the Aravis massif. This fairly challenging route takes you to Lac de Lessy, nestled at 1,700 m at the foot of the Aiguille Verte du Chinaillon, and offers magnificent views from the Col de Sosay. Ibex, once abundant, have unfortunately become rare following their mass culling (2014–2015). The bearded vulture remains, as this is its territory, and can be spotted fairly frequently in the area.