Walking route - Chemin des Queysets

Easy hike, between the mountain pastures of Plaine Dranse and Les Combes to reach the lake of Queysets.

Description

Follow direction of Linga - Villapeyron. Continue direction of Pré-la-Joux and Plaine Dranse. At the Pré-la-Joux car park: continue with the car up to Plaine Dranse or take the Pierre-Longue chairlift.

At Plaine Dranse, the chemin des Queysets is the 1st wide path on the left before the chalets, leading gently up to the arrival of the Queysets ski lift. Descend the grassy slope to the foot of Les Combes (Cornebois/ des Combes chairlift). The path continues slightly uphill until you reach Lac des Queysets (reservoir), with an exceptional view of Mont de Grange.
The return journey takes the same route.

Additional information

Whichever walk you choose, we recommend that you :

- Wear appropriate footwear and always take with you: warm clothing, preferably waterproof, plenty of water, sunglasses, sun cream and a small first-aid kit.
- Do not set off alone.
- Inform someone living in the valley of your plans.
- Do not change the planned itinerary indiscriminately. But do not hesitate to shorten it if necessary.
- Carry a map and even a torch.
- Check the weather forecast before setting off.
- In the event of a thunderstorm, move away from ridges, passes and summits as soon as possible and never take shelter under an isolated tree.

• Minimum age : 5 years

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Must be kept on a lead. Herds can graze with young cows which could be afraid.

Prices

Free access.

Route

• Distance 2km
• Type of itinerary Round trip
• Elevation gain 92m
• Negative elevation 56m
• Daily duration 00h40
• Marked itinerary Yes
• Details about signage Departmental signposting on a beige metal plate with green lettering.
• Types of terrain Stone, Grit, Not suitable for strollers
• Maximum altitude 1697m

Opening period

From 01/06 to 31/10 daily.
Accessible outside of snowy periods and depending on weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office in advance to find out the current access conditions. Recommended period for use: spring, summer, and autumn.

Environments

• Waterside
• Lakeside or by stretch of water
• Lake view
• Mountain view
• Mountain location

Location

Car park at Plaine Dranse or for those without a car: Bus line 1, stop at Pré la Joux (July & August) then take the Pierre Longue chairlift.