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Le Crêt
Le Crêt is a mountain walk near Samoëns, Haute-Savoie. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (81 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 14 miles of paths and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Mountain walk near Samoëns, Haute-Savoie |
| Size | About 640 acres (260 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a stream. |
| Parking | There are 3 car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Shade | 82% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 3.2 miles, about 120 minutes |
What it's like
Walks from the car park, with 14 miles of paths within about a mile and a half. It starts at 1,006 m and climbs to about 1,948 m. There's a stream. 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 3 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.
- Now: Paths above about 1,500 m can be snowy or icy from November to May. This walk goes up to about 1,948 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
- Le Crêt · free · Directions
- Plan des Arches · free · 50 spaces · Directions
- Le Pied du Crêt · free · Directions
Suggested loop
A 3.2-mile loop from Le Crêt with about 410 m of climbing , about 120 minutes at a dog's pace. About 110 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.
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Le Crêt?
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 Le Crêt?
There are 3 car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Le Crêt?
There's a stream.
Are there cows or sheep at Le Crêt?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
How long is a walk at Le Crêt?
Our suggested loop is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km) from Le Crêt and takes about 120 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 410 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
- Les Fontaines
- Les Combes (Samoëns)
- Sur les Chables
- Lac de Joux Plane
- Terrain de foot stabilisé
- Les Aires Places
More walks near Samoëns, Verchaix, Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, Les Gets, or all of Haute-Savoie.