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Les Rossignols
Les Rossignols is a mountain walk near Verchaix, Haute-Savoie. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (82 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 13 miles of paths and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Mountain walk near Verchaix, Haute-Savoie |
| Size | About 610 acres (248 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond. |
| Parking | There are 2 car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Shade | 77% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 3.1 miles, about 110 minutes |
What it's like
Walks from the car park, with 13 miles of paths within about a mile and a half. It starts at 1,491 m and climbs to about 1,623 m. There's a pond. 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 2 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 1,623 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.
- Protected area: Zone de protection du biotope du plateau de Loëx
Parking
- Les Rossignols · free · 7 spaces · Directions
- Les Rossignols · free · 5 spaces · Directions
Suggested loop
A 3.1-mile loop from Les Rossignols with about 350 m of climbing , about 110 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 Les Rossignols?
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 Les Rossignols?
There are 2 car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Les Rossignols?
There's a pond.
Are there cows or sheep at Les Rossignols?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
How long is a walk at Les Rossignols?
Our suggested loop is about 3.1 miles (5 km) from Les Rossignols and takes about 110 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 350 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Loop of 4.7 km starting from the Rossignols car park, inside the Loëx biotope protection area. Part of the zone is closed 1 January to 15 May and in snow. Dog rules not stated.
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 Verchaix, Les Gets, Taninges, Samoëns, or all of Haute-Savoie.