Lac de Gers - Mountain biking

Hike to discover an alpine lake through undergrowth, mountain pastures or paths.

Description

The Lac de Gers mountain pasture is a prime example of preserved pastoral agriculture. The lake is one of the Giffre Valley's major sites for discovering mountain landscapes and wildlife (permanent presence of Chamois and Marmots).

Departure point: Tourist Office To discover: Ferme de Bémont - le Gîte de Gers - cheese sales, snack bar.

Equipment

• Mountain biking itinerary

Environments

• Lake view

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

From 01/05 to 01/10.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Ouverture complémentaire

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Location

By car or bike if you're coming from Taninges - Verchaix, after passing the Samoëns porch, follow the signs for Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. It's about 800 meters from the tourist office.
If you're coming from Morillon, at the traffic circle take the avenue and it will be on your left (you'll have to go around the tourist office).
Around 40 free parking spaces.
For disabled parking, there are 2 spaces opposite the tourist office and 1 towards the ski school - guide office.

By public transport: the bus stop is on the other side of the tourist office. Regular summer and winter shuttles and regular off-season service.

Toilet nearby (under the ESF guide office).