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Lac de Montriond
Lac de Montriond is a mountain walk near Avoriaz, Haute-Savoie. It scores 85 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (Not for off-lead).
| Off the lead? | No: dogs must be on a lead |
|---|---|
| Where | Mountain walk near Avoriaz, Haute-Savoie |
| Size | About 360 acres (144 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a lake. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None reported |
| Shade | 64% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.1 miles, about 65 minutes |
What it's like
Walks from the car park, with 8.2 miles of paths within about a mile and a half. It starts at 1,072 m and climbs to about 1,440 m. There's a lake. Most of it is woodland, so there's plenty of shade. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There are several car parks on or near it. In winter part of it is ski piste.
Dogs
Official pages say dogs must be on a lead here. In France a dog counts as straying if it's out of earshot or more than 100 m from you.
You're responsible for your dog. Before you let it off the lead, read the signs at the entrance, look out for livestock and roads, and make sure it will come back when called.
Watch out for
- Now: It's hunting season (September to February). Driven shoots (battues) take place in the woods: look for "Chasse en cours" signs, keep your dog close, and a hi-vis vest helps.
- From 15 April to 30 June, French law says dogs in woods and forests must be on a lead whenever they're off the main forest tracks.
- From December to April part of this area is ski piste, where dogs usually aren't allowed.
- Mountain rivers are cold and fast, and can rise quickly after storms or when dams release water. Keep your dog out of strong currents.
- Cold water even in hot weather; dogs reportedly excluded from the equipped beaches
Parking
- Car park · free · Directions
- Car park · free · Directions
- Car park · free · Directions
- Car park · free · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.1-mile loop from the car park with about 150 m of climbing , about 65 minutes at a dog's pace. About 150 m of it is on lanes or drives that cars use.
Shown dashed on the map above. Drawn by computer from OpenStreetMap paths. We haven't walked it: paths can be missing, private, closed or overgrown.
Huts, cafés and restaurants
- Le Bout du Lac · Restaurant · · 0.0 mi from the car park · Directions
- Auberge du Verdoyant · Restaurant · · 0.7 mi from the car park · Directions
- Bar Crêperie Burgers Lac'tuel · Restaurant · · 0.8 mi from the car park · Directions
- Happy Hours · Bar · · 1.2 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Lac de Montriond?
Official pages say dogs must be on a lead here. In France a dog counts as straying if it's out of earshot or more than 100 m from you.
Is there parking at Lac de Montriond?
There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Lac de Montriond?
There's a lake.
Are there cows or sheep at Lac de Montriond?
We found no reports of grazing livestock, but check the signs when you arrive.
How long is a walk at Lac de Montriond?
Our suggested loop is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km) from the car park and takes about 65 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 150 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Dogs are accepted around the lake but must be on a lead. Easy flat loop of about 3 km. Supervised swim zone in July and August; one secondary source says dogs barred from the beaches.
Researched online in November 2026. Nobody from Find Dog Walks has checked this place in person. Mud and shade are estimated from geology and woodland maps.
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