Hiking Trail: Lac de Roy

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Lake Roy

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The perfect family hike! Head to the mountain pastures near Lake Roy, the jewel of Praz de Lys Sommand, facing Mont Blanc.

Minimum age: 5 years old

Choose gear that's appropriate for your skill level and the weather. Stay on the marked trails.

Comforts

Services

  • Pets welcome

Furniture

  • Car park

Itinerary

  • Distance: 6.7 km
  • Duration: 1h10
  • Type of land: Rock, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
  • Delicate passages: WARNING! The trail starting at Les Molliettes and heading toward Lac de Roy is no longer accessible. Instead, start from Col de la Ramaz or Les Molliettes and head toward Brésy and La Combe de Gron (via the Roy chalets).
  • Maximum altitude: 1659 m
  • Elevation: 73 m
  • Vertical drop: 76 m
  • Positive elevation: 73 m

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Services provided

Visits

  • Group visit duration: 70 min

Prices

Free access.

Opening

From 15/05 to 15/11 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Subject to favorable weather

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Tips

A must-see spot for spotting marmots! From mid-July to mid-August, take advantage of the Haut Fleury chairlift’s opening to reach Lac de Roy at 1,660 meters via the downhill run.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

From the Col de la Ramaz, follow the wide, rocky trail with a gentle incline toward Lac de Roy. During the summer, there are herds on the Véran mountain pasture; be sure to close the gates behind you. 1/ You can either walk around the lake or extend the hike by heading up to the ridge for a bird’s-eye view of the Giffre Valley, Le Môle, and the Aravis Mountains (a 360-degree panorama from the Pointe du Haut-Fleury).

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A must-see spot for spotting marmots! From mid-July to mid-August, take advantage of the Haut Fleury chairlift’s opening to reach Lac de Roy at 1,660 meters via the downhill run.