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Lac des Mines d'Or
Lac des Mines d'Or is a mountain walk near Avoriaz, Haute-Savoie. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (90 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 17 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Mountain walk near Avoriaz, Haute-Savoie |
| Size | About 780 acres (316 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond and a river. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Shade | 43% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 3.4 miles, about 115 minutes |
What it's like
Walks from the car park, with 17 miles of paths within about a mile and a half. It starts at 1,382 m and climbs to about 1,798 m. There's a pond and a river. It's a mix of woodland and open ground. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There are several car parks on or near it.
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.
- Now: Paths above about 1,500 m can be snowy or icy from November to May. This walk goes up to about 1,798 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.
Parking
- Car park · free · Directions
- Lac des Mines d'Or · free · Directions
- Car park · free · Directions
- Car park · Directions
Suggested loop
A 3.4-mile loop from the car park with about 340 m of climbing , about 115 minutes at a dog's pace. About 160 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
- Les Mines d'Or · Restaurant · · 0.1 mi from the car park · Directions
- Ferme Auberge de Fréterolles · Restaurant · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
- Refuge de Chardonnière · Restaurant · · 0.7 mi from the car park · Directions
- Chez Layanne · Restaurant · · 0.7 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Lac des Mines d'Or?
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 des Mines d'Or?
There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Lac des Mines d'Or?
There's a pond and a river.
Are there cows or sheep at Lac des Mines d'Or?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
How long is a walk at Lac des Mines d'Or?
Our suggested loop is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km) from the car park and takes about 115 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 340 m of climbing.
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 Morzine, Samoëns, Les Gets, Verchaix, or all of Haute-Savoie.