Discovery of the Lac des Plagnes Unesco Geopark site and climb to the Tindérêts refuge

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Elevation : 1487m
Parking du lac des Plagnes, 74360 Abondance
A nice easy and accessible hike, ideal for a family, to discover mountain hiking in a magnificent setting and to understand the geological evolution of this Unesco Geopark site!
After a walk along the edge of the Lac des Plagnes, head towards Cubourré, you will discover a nice waterfall in the forest and you will reach a peaceful plateau, bathed by a stream and overlooked by the Pointe d'Entre Deux Pertuis and the Pointe de Chavache.

The Lac des Plagnes site, classified as a Unesco Geopark, is a unified geographical area whose sites and landscapes are of international geological interest. All along the route, interpretation panels invite you to understand the geological evolution of this place.

A trail leads to the Tindérêts refuge. During the summer school holidays, everyone can enjoy a gourmet break in the refuge after the climb.

Good walking shoes and sticks are required. The lake shore and the waterfall path can be muddy and very slippery, especially in spring and autumn.
  • Tips
    Refuge des Tindérêts is open in summer with a small restaurant on the spot at lunchtime. Half-board and accommodation on site.
    In winter, the refuge is open on reservation. Snowshoe and fondue evenings.
    Reception for individuals and groups.
Plain text period
From 01/06 to 01/11 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Services

Services

Free car park
Parking
Car park
Picnic area
Pets welcome
Dogs must be kept on a lead (presence of herds of cows and wildlife).
Accommodation
Restaurant
Updated on 19 July 2025 at 09:55
by Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore
(Offer identifier : 5506689)
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