Trail around Lac des Settons

Magnificent walk around Lac des Settons with an almost constant view of the lake. Well-marked trail with plenty of shade along the way. Very little tarmac and guaranteed peace and quiet!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.12 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 72 ft
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    Descent: - 79 ft

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    Highest point: 1,972 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,870 ft

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park in front of the Hôtel Morvandelle, on the D520, on the left bank of the lake near the dam.

(S/E) Head east along the lake. Keep to the left of the lake, following the GR®13 (red and white markings) up its left bank (south-facing).

(1) At Chevigny, opposite Grande Île, continue along the road for approx. 300m, then follow the signs on your left.

(2) Follow the GR® 13 for a short distance, then leave it on your right and follow the Chemin des Lutins path on your left. This short section is fun for children, with discovery panels. After Haut de la Vente, take the left-hand path at a fork. Take the footbridge over the lake, which offers a magnificent view.

(3) Continue along the Chemin des Lutins, which runs alongside the D501.

(4) At Cap des Piscuits, take the road for about 50m. Turn left onto the signposted path. Continue via the footbridge over the lake.

(5) At La Cabane Verte, take the left-hand road and follow it for about 1km. Then take the left-hand path downhill, going along the lake.

(6) At Le Haut Forgeot, continue along the wooded path to the end of the lake, taking several small footbridges over streams.

(7) At the end of the undergrowth, turn left onto the road for about 50m. Take the path on the left (west). Continue through the undergrowth on the signposted path on the right bank of the lake.

(8) At an Intersection, turn left down towards the lake. Follow the lake on your left.

(9) After Domaine des Fontaines, continue on the trail (picnic areas, campsite and beach nearby).

(10) At the water sports centre, continue along the lakeshore.

(11) At the fork in the road, turn left onto the path (yellow marker).

(12) After passing La Sapinière, continue along the path towards Beau Rivage. See the dam.

(13) At the end of the path, turn left and pass over the dam to get back to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,923 ft - Left bank car park - Lac des Settons
  2. 1 : mi 2.37 - alt. 1,916 ft - Place called Chevigny
  3. 2 : mi 2.53 - alt. 1,923 ft - Chemin du Lutin
  4. 3 : mi 3.24 - alt. 1,916 ft - La Queue du Lac - Cure (la)
  5. 4 : mi 3.69 - alt. 1,926 ft - Cap du Piscuit
  6. 5 : mi 3.79 - alt. 1,926 ft - La Cabane Verte
  7. 6 : mi 4.84 - alt. 1,919 ft - Le Haut Forgeot
  8. 7 : mi 5.21 - alt. 1,919 ft - Route D501
  9. 8 : mi 5.87 - alt. 1,949 ft - Intersection
  10. 9 : mi 6.52 - alt. 1,919 ft - Domaine des Fontaines
  11. 10 : mi 6.89 - alt. 1,916 ft - Nautical Base
  12. 11 : mi 7.14 - alt. 1,919 ft - Fork
  13. 12 : mi 7.99 - alt. 1,923 ft - Settons peninsula
  14. 13 : mi 8.92 - alt. 1,923 ft - Dam - Cure (la)
  15. S/E : mi 9.12 - alt. 1,926 ft - Left bank car park - Lac des Settons

Notes

Serviced areas with water point and restaurant on the right bank of the lake from point (9).

Worth a visit

Swimming, pedal boats.
Boat trip on the lake with commentary along the way.
Panneciere lake and dam (a few kilometers away).

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 94 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 13507695

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A really lovely route, but there are a lot of cyclists on it, so it can be a bit of a nuisance on the narrow sections.

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Viapal91
Viapal91

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy walk that’s easy to access and well signposted. Almost constant views of the lake.

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gisyl
gisyl

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 30, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk around the lake, with some lovely encounters along the way – even though it’s flat all the way, it’s well worth the effort

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User 15401979

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a really lovely walk

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User 28898693

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk.
Very easy and well-maintained.

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User 6957218

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely day-long family walk where you can enjoy the picnic spots and other swimming areas.
Plenty of shade along the route.
We did the walk in mid-June; there were no major difficulties.

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User 25380251

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk on a scorching hot day in May. The noise from the jet skis is a bit of a nuisance, but that’s hardly surprising at a leisure centre.

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User 4110790

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike in superb weather at the beginning of March with beautiful light.

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User 27902706

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike in autumn, the colours are magnificent.
Not very busy at this time of year.
Just under 15km, the tour takes 4 hours if you take the time to admire the scenery.
Snack halfway through.
Very enjoyable.

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JLC30
JLC30

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, enhanced by the autumn colours. The trail is very well laid out and maintained. Very quiet at this time of year.
Thank you.

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MomoBges
MomoBges

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike, very shady in hot weather, very well signposted, no difficulty

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User 8785039

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello
A very beautiful walk with no difficulties. Tree-lined, pleasant when it's hot.

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User 16401995

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike, very pleasant with most of the route in the shade.
The different views of the lake are just incredible... the varied landscapes really take you on a journey.
The entire tour can be completed with breaks, and there are snack bars where you can grab something to eat.
You can go swimming, take a boat trip or hire a pedalo...
I would definitely recommend it, even for those who are not very sporty, as it is not difficult

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Albon
Albon

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Easy hike suitable for families. Picnics and swimming possible

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User 26927507

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Perfect weather for walking along the waterfront.

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