Hiking Trail: Le Praz de Lys via Les Pavés

Taninges

Paved Road

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Following in the footsteps of the old alpine herders, this hike takes you from Taninges to the village of Praz de Lys. As you follow the cobblestone path dating back to the Middle Ages, discover the pastoral heritage of Haute-Savoie amid beautiful mountain scenery.

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

Comforts

Services

  • Pets welcome

Furniture

  • Public WC
  • Car park

Itinerary

  • Distance: 11 km
  • Duration: 4h50
  • Type of land: Stone, Ground, Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
  • Markup: Departmental signage on a beige metal sign with green lettering.
  • Maximum altitude: 1527 m
  • Elevation: 900 m
  • Vertical drop: 900 m
  • Positive elevation: 900 m

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Services provided

Visits

  • Group visit duration: 290 min

Prices

Free access.

Opening

From 15/05 to 15/11 daily.
Check with the Tourist Office in advance to find out the current access conditions.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Subject to favorable weather

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Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

1/ Starting at the "Taninges (Vieux Pont)" signpost, head toward "Le Praz de Lys (Les Moliettes)." Continue in this direction; you will pass through “Taninges (Vieux Pont),” “Hauteville,” “Sur le Paquis,” “Les Chaux,” “Chenally,” “Le Pontet,” “Canevet,” and “Bresy.” 2/ Once you reach the Moliettes parking lot, return via the same route you took on the way there. To do so, continue to follow signs for “Taninges.” 3/ In “Hauteville,” head toward “Taninges (Vieux Pont)” to return to your starting point.