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Le Petit Planey
Le Petit Planey is a mountain walk near Taninges, Haute-Savoie. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (83 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 15 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | Yes, outside the restricted season |
|---|---|
| Where | Mountain walk near Taninges, Haute-Savoie |
| Size | About 730 acres (297 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a lake. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | At some times of year |
| Shade | 26% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.8 miles, about 100 minutes |
What it's like
Walks from the car park, with 15 miles of paths within about a mile and a half. It starts at 1,428 m and climbs to about 1,909 m. There's a lake. It's mostly open, with little shade on a hot day. 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 ask for dogs on a lead while herds are grazing (usually June to September). We found no lead rule for the rest of the year, but 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.
- Now: Paths above about 1,500 m can be snowy or icy from November to May. This walk goes up to about 1,909 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.
- Cattle or sheep graze here at some times of year. Put your dog on a lead near them.
Parking
- Car park · Directions
- Le Petit Planey · Directions
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.8-mile loop from the car park with about 310 m of climbing , about 100 minutes at a dog's pace. About 450 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
- Auberge du Lys Blanc · Restaurant · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
- TMB · Restaurant · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
- Chez Jean de la Pipe · Restaurant · · 0.7 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Le Petit Planey?
Official pages ask for dogs on a lead while herds are grazing (usually June to September). We found no lead rule for the rest of the year, but 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 Petit Planey?
There are several car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Le Petit Planey?
There's a lake.
Are there cows or sheep at Le Petit Planey?
At some times of year cattle or sheep graze here. Put your dog on a lead near them.
How long is a walk at Le Petit Planey?
Our suggested loop is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) from the car park and takes about 100 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 310 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Praz de Lys area. Tourist map says dogs must be on lead and are barred where flocks or sheepdogs work; Pointe de Chalune reports patous with dogs not allowed. Combe de Gron loop from Planey lists pets accepted.
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
More walks near Taninges, Mieussy, Les Gets, Verchaix, or all of Haute-Savoie.