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Lac de Vonnes (Châtel, north)
Lac de Vonnes (Châtel, north) is a mountain walk near Châtel, Haute-Savoie. It scores 73 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Mountain walk near Châtel, Haute-Savoie |
| Size | About 300 acres (122 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a river and a canal. |
| Parking | There are 2 car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Shade | 58% woodland |
What it's like
Walks from the car park, with 7.3 miles of paths within about a mile and a half. It starts at 1,108 m and climbs to about 1,474 m. There's a river and a canal. It's a mix of woodland and open ground. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There are 2 car parks on or near it. In winter part of it is ski piste.
Dogs
We couldn't find any published dog rules for this place. Around Morzine most places with known rules ask for a lead, especially near herds in summer, so check the signs. 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 June to September cattle and sheep graze the high pastures, and flocks may be guarded by big white dogs (patous). Put your dog on a lead and go round them.
- 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.
- Protected area: Zone naturelle protégée du Mont de Grange
Parking
- Car park · free · Directions
- Car park · pay · 25 spaces · Directions
Huts, cafés and restaurants
- Le Renard · Restaurant · · 0.2 mi from the car park · Directions
- Auberge de la Dranse · Restaurant · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
- Macchi · Restaurant · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
- Belalp · Restaurant · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Lac de Vonnes (Châtel, north)?
We couldn't find any published dog rules for this place. Around Morzine most places with known rules ask for a lead, especially near herds in summer, so check the signs. 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 Vonnes (Châtel, north)?
There are 2 car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Lac de Vonnes (Châtel, north)?
There's a river and a canal.
Are there cows or sheep at Lac de Vonnes (Châtel, north)?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Where this comes from
We haven't looked this place up yet. Everything above comes from map data.
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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Nearby walks
More walks near La Chapelle-d'Abondance, Abondance, or all of Haute-Savoie.