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Le Pont de Balme
Le Pont de Balme is a mountain walk near La Frasse, 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 La Frasse, Haute-Savoie |
| Size | About 800 acres (324 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a stream. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Shade | 60% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.7 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 947 m and climbs to about 1,318 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 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.
- 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 · Directions
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · free · Directions
- Le Pont de Balme · free · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.7-mile loop from the car park with about 340 m of climbing , about 100 minutes at a dog's pace.
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 Pont de Balme?
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 Pont de Balme?
There are several car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Le Pont de Balme?
There's a stream.
Are there cows or sheep at Le Pont de Balme?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
How long is a walk at Le Pont de Balme?
Our suggested loop is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km) from the car park and takes about 100 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 Arâches-la-Frasse, Cluses, Taninges, Verchaix, or all of Haute-Savoie.