Le Lac de Montriond
Le Lac de Montriond
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TheAviator0765
Ripon, UK1,042 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
What a lovely place! We hiked here from Morzine, which in itself is recommended, and then walked around the lake. Of course you can cycle here (or drive, but the parks can be full early in the day).
So what’s here? An easy and accessible hike around the lake; a base for more demanding hikes in and around the surrounding mountains; kayaking; swimming; stand-up paddle-boarding; pony rides, a number of bars and restaurants.
Or simply sit back and embrace the environment.
So what’s here? An easy and accessible hike around the lake; a base for more demanding hikes in and around the surrounding mountains; kayaking; swimming; stand-up paddle-boarding; pony rides, a number of bars and restaurants.
Or simply sit back and embrace the environment.
Written 10 July 2024
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Jean C
Valenciennes, France4,995 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
In good weather it is advisable to arrive early (before 10:00) because parking spaces will be scarce...
Beautiful panorama. Multiple Things to do on or around the lake (paddling, canoeing, swimming) (quiet walk/count 1h00, jogging or fishing).
Wipes at each end.
Beautiful panorama. Multiple Things to do on or around the lake (paddling, canoeing, swimming) (quiet walk/count 1h00, jogging or fishing).
Wipes at each end.
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Written 10 September 2024
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Henriette M
76 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Along a beautiful route from Morgins to le Lac de Montriond driven in an hour. Arriving there in the afternoon it was busy. Parking the car was still difficult. Finally after fifteen minutes of searching managed to get a spot (along the road). From there we could easily walk down within 5 minutes (a steep path) and find a spot on the lake. We settled on a bench. Nice hour swimming in the lake. Tip: put on water shoes (pebbles). Water was good temperature. Large parking spaces both at the beginning and end of the lake. When you arrive on time, you probably have a good place to park easily.
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Written 30 July 2024
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L W
Leicestershire, UK6 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Stunning! Loved the Lake. So picturesque. We had a large camper and managed to park easily either in car park or at side of road. Great for paddle boarding, swimming and cooling off after a day of MTB. Number of small bars and restaurants nearby also.
Written 3 September 2024
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ELloyd
Hemel Hempstead, England49 contributions
Aug 2023
Beautiful lake - great for swimming, paddle boarding or just sitting on the grass and relaxing. Level path around the lake for a pleasant walk. Parking available at each end of the lake and on the road above the lake; gets busy on Sunday afternoons!
Written 18 August 2023
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Fabienne S
La Couronne, France79 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Came on vacation to Les Gets. (20 mins away).
Super exotic lake in a magnificent setting. Free parking nearby.
Possibility of picnicking on site, bars restaurants.
Translucent, clean water, bring suitable shoes because large stones are slippery but not sharp.
Possibility of going around the lake for around 3km. Water activities (paddle rental, kayak, canoe).
Starting point for various hikes including the Ardent waterfall 40 minutes away on foot.
Super exotic lake in a magnificent setting. Free parking nearby.
Possibility of picnicking on site, bars restaurants.
Translucent, clean water, bring suitable shoes because large stones are slippery but not sharp.
Possibility of going around the lake for around 3km. Water activities (paddle rental, kayak, canoe).
Starting point for various hikes including the Ardent waterfall 40 minutes away on foot.
Written 24 August 2023
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Etienne
L'Etang-Sale, Reunion Island545 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Magnificent natural mountain lake among the fir trees. The surroundings are well laid out and you can go around it on foot either by walking or running (the tour is around 3km with a slight difference in altitude). There are also water activities possible.
Written 1 August 2023
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Bikesurfsleep
London, UK1 contribution
Jul 2018 • Family
The view is stunning, the lake looks great.
Rented a paddle board and after wading though the silt, dead fish (seriously) and old bits of concrete block, took out a rental paddle board that would not go straight- turns out there was no fin to it (which is a bit like renting a bike you can’t steer...)
Staff were totally dismissive and couldn’t care less. No refund allowed.
So, wonderful location, great views and brilliant kids facilities- just don’t give the rental muppets your money!
Rented a paddle board and after wading though the silt, dead fish (seriously) and old bits of concrete block, took out a rental paddle board that would not go straight- turns out there was no fin to it (which is a bit like renting a bike you can’t steer...)
Staff were totally dismissive and couldn’t care less. No refund allowed.
So, wonderful location, great views and brilliant kids facilities- just don’t give the rental muppets your money!
Written 26 July 2018
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Telgip
Guildford, UK448 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Really lovely spot for a picnic, a swim, kayak or paddle board or a gentle walk round the lake. Loads of free parking and a few restaurants for refreshments. Very scenic.
Written 29 August 2019
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MMM7Oak
London, UK33 contributions
Aug 2019
Very pretty lake, great for a walk around and sunbathing in sunny weather (although it does get very busy then). Lots of parking in the car parks and on the road. We hired 2x stand up paddle boards for kids and they had a ball (the hire place does get very busy too, so best hire equipment when they first open at 11 or at around 4pm). If you want a swim, the water is very cold and banks are muddy, so bring a rashie (only triathlon types were in wetsuits) and maybe some watershoes.
Written 19 August 2019
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c'è la possibilita di trovare un ristorante raggiungibile con l'auto?
Written 9 March 2021
Suite à un accident il y a un mois (un chasseur a tué un vététiste) je crois qu'il n'y a plus de chasse sur Montriond. A confirmer avec la mairie
Written 19 November 2018
JaneyT71
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
We are coming to Morzine in early August with a 10 year old and 5 year old. We are planning to go paddle boarding and swimming in Lac Montriond. Is the water cold enough that we need wetsuits?
Written 25 July 2018
It is a mountain lake, above 1000m in altitude. Swimming without wetsuits will be for very short periods only. Nearby, Lac Leman, which never freezes and is at only 374m, never gets above 19 Celsius. I swam there 2 weeks ago and it took a long time to get in!
Written 25 July 2018
thadetchristelle11
St Julien les Rosiers, France
Combien de temps a pied pour s y rendre ?
Written 23 June 2018
Bonjour, je ne comprends pas la question ? Combien de temps pour se rendre d'où à où ?
Peut être vouliez vous me demandé combien de temps pour faire le tour du lac à pied ? Environ 1 bonne heure.
Written 24 June 2018
Hi, we are coming to Morzine 25th October for 4 nights. Can anyone help and advise if anything is open? Is it possible still to do pony rides? Is the goat village open? Any ideas or thoughts on what we can do and visit would be greatly appreciated. We have a car so travel is not a problem. Many thanks. Carol
Written 22 October 2017
I would be very surprised if the pony rides are open as holiday activities tend to close at the end of August. The restaurant at the lake is open all year and the walk around the lake and then up to the cascade is beautiful.
Although the lifts won't be running you will be able to drive towards the top of most of the surrounding peaks and then do some of the walks.
The indoor pool will be open in Morzine.
The tourist office in town should have walking guides.
If you feel like the drive, about 45 minutes, then Evian is lovely for a morning or afternoon
Written 24 October 2017
Bonjour,
Est ce qu'il y a de la chasse le week-end autour du lac?
Merci
Written 15 October 2017
Bonjour,
Pour tout renseignement sur la chasse : voici les coordonnées de l'association communale de chasse agrée ACCA, de Montriond : Contact : Georges Muffat - Tél : 04 50 79 10 33 / 06 70 50 35 25
La carte des zonage de chasse et les jours de chasse de la commune sont disponibles sur le site internet de la Haute -Savoie :
Accueil > Politiques publiques > Environnement, risques naturels et technologiques > Chasse, pêche > Chasse et sécurité > Montriond
Cordialement.
Written 15 October 2017
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