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Strolls from the lacs aux dames to the lac bleu at Morillon

Strolls from the lacs aux dames to the lac bleu at Morillon

Description

This is a typical family walk, along the banks of the River Giffre between Samoëns and Morillon in a wide forest road

The Samoëns leisure centre is organised around two lakes linked by a small waterfall. The tour of these lakes is in itself a short but very pleasant walk, with the Haut Giffre mountains in the background and more particularly the Criou.

The route to the Lac Bleu de Morillon takes the wooden bridge, located near the refreshment bar, between the two lakes. Shortly after the bridge turn right, then left, to enter a mixed forest: spruce and beech.
A wide path leads you to the R'Biolle footbridge which, with a single span of 17 metres, spans the Giffre.
At the end of the footbridge the path turns right and takes you through the woods of L'Etelley and then along the Giffre to the Lac Bleu de Morillon.

In July and August, the beach of the lake welcomes bathers (supervised swimming) and pleasant lawns invite you to relax.

Allow 1 1/2 hours for the return walk.
Flat ground.
Type of terrain: wide forest track.
Recommendation: no dogs allowed in the leisure complexes in Samoëns and Morillon.
Departure from the Lac aux Dames in Samoëns.
Difficulties: none
Map reference: Route 3 in the Vallée du Haut Giffre ramblers' guide ("topoguide").
Itinerary for guidance only.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
1h30mn
Dist.
3.2 km
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Starting point

Lacs aux Dames village , 74340   Samoëns
Lat : 46.079021Lng : 6.714835

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Date and time

  • From 05/05/2024 to 10/11/2024
  • From 05/05/2025 to 10/11/2025

Additional information

Updated by

Office de Tourisme de Samoëns - 27/09/2024
www.samoens.com
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Tips

In July and August, the Lac Bleu beach is ideal for swimming (lifesaver in attendance).

Environments

Lakeside or by stretch of water
Riverside
Forest location
Close to GR footpath

Open period

From 05/05 to 10/11. Please contact the tourist office beforehand.

Topo guides and map references

Topo guides references :
Topo ‘50 randonnées en vallée du haut giffre’ Patrice Gain, on sale in the valley's shops.

Map references :
IGN TOP 25 - 3530 ET Samoëns map - on sale at the tourist office and in shops. Montagnes du Giffre hiking map - CCMG - on sale at the tourist office.

Type of land

Suitable for all terrain strollers

Location complements

Depart from the leisure complex in Samoëns.

Animals accepted

Animals are accepted.

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾