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Pré-la-Joux
Pré-la-Joux is a mountain walk near Avoriaz, Haute-Savoie. It scores 83 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (Not for off-lead).
| Off the lead? | No: dogs must be on a lead |
|---|---|
| Where | Mountain walk near Avoriaz, Haute-Savoie |
| Size | About 280 acres (115 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a river. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | At some times of year |
| Shade | 12% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.5 miles, about 95 minutes |
What it's like
Walks from the car park, with 7.4 miles of paths within about a mile and a half. It starts at 1,289 m and climbs to about 1,728 m. There's a river. 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 say dogs must be on a lead here in the resort or village. 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 1,728 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.
- Protected area: Zone naturelle protégée du Mont de Grange
Parking
- Pré-la-Joux · Directions
- Car park · free · Directions
- Car park · free · Directions
- Car park · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.5-mile loop from Pré-la-Joux with about 340 m of climbing , about 95 minutes at a dog's pace. About 190 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
- La Perdrix Blanche · Restaurant · · 0.0 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Pré-la-Joux?
Official pages say dogs must be on a lead here in the resort or village. In France a dog counts as straying if it's out of earshot or more than 100 m from you.
Is there parking at Pré-la-Joux?
There are several car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Pré-la-Joux?
There's a river.
Are there cows or sheep at Pré-la-Joux?
At some times of year cattle or sheep graze here. Put your dog on a lead near them.
How long is a walk at Pré-la-Joux?
Our suggested loop is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km) from Pré-la-Joux and takes about 95 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 340 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Official Avoriaz page says dogs must be leashed throughout the resort, in summer to protect wildlife. Protected natural areas may restrict dogs. Resort maps guardian-dog zones to avoid. Pré-la-Joux not named specifically.
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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