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Lac de Vonnes (Châtel, south)
Lac de Vonnes (Châtel, south) is a mountain walk near Châtel, Haute-Savoie. It scores 65 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 430 acres (174 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a lake and a canal, but dogs are asked to keep out of the water. |
| Parking | There's a car park. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Shade | 59% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.4 miles, about 85 minutes |
What it's like
Walks from the car park, with 12 miles of paths within about a mile and a half. It starts at 1,239 m and climbs to about 1,710 m. There's a lake and a canal, but dogs are asked to keep out of the water. It's a mix of woodland and open ground. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There's a car park. 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 December to April part of this area is ski piste, where dogs usually aren't allowed.
- Now: Paths above about 1,500 m can be snowy or icy from November to May. This walk goes up to about 1,710 m.
- Mountain rivers are cold and fast, and can rise quickly after storms or when dams release water. Keep your dog out of strong currents.
- Swimming is forbidden at the lake
Parking
- Car park · free · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.4-mile loop from the car park with about 260 m of climbing , about 85 minutes at a dog's pace. About 200 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
- L'Abreuvoir · Restaurant · · 0.0 mi from the car park · Directions
- Le Monchu · Restaurant · · 0.1 mi from the car park · Directions
- Fleur de Neige · Restaurant · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
- Belalp · Restaurant · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Lac de Vonnes (Châtel, south)?
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, south)?
There's a car park. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Lac de Vonnes (Châtel, south)?
There's a lake and a canal, but dogs are asked to keep out of the water.
Are there cows or sheep at Lac de Vonnes (Châtel, south)?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
How long is a walk at Lac de Vonnes (Châtel, south)?
Our suggested loop is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) from the car park and takes about 85 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 260 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Tourist office says pets are allowed at Lac de Vonnes; bathing is prohibited. A fishing page says animals on lead only, but no general lead rule for the lake walk was found.
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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Nearby walks
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