Adventure Group: Tour of lac Benit

This week’s hike is “car share” and starts in Mont Saxonnex in Haute Savoie, which is around 30 minutes’ drive from Etrembieres/Annemasse taking the motorway which goes to Chamonix.

The hike starts at the parking du Bete at 1160 m. altitude. The path ascends gradually to 1463 m and the stunning Lac Benit.

We’ll walk around the lake, then there are two options up to 1562 m, either a small path straight up or a longer less steep path. After our picnic lunch we’ll go back down the way we came up, to the parking.

The hike, without stops is about 3 hours. Bring, passport, euros, walking poles if you use them, plenty of water, snacks, picnic lunch, hat, sunscreen.

There is a buvette at the lac, but I’m not sure of opening times.
The first part of the hike is up a well-established path which doesn’t have much shade so we should meet in Mont Saxonnex at 9 am.

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General Information and Guidelines: updated 29, October 2020

1- Children and pets are not allowed on hikes.
2- Hikes are 3+ hours and an all day commitment is necessary in order to participate.
3- Hikes are generally outside the canton of Geneva and are mostly reached using public transport.
4- Hikes are led by volunteer leaders who will supply all the necessary information about the hike on the AIWC Forum..
5- Hikers are responsible for wearing appropriate clothing ,shoes, pools and for bringing all necessary equipment and supplies, particularly water, lunch and snacks.
6- Participants are responsible for their own safety and well-being and must follow the instructions provided by hike leaders.
7- The AIWC declines responsibility for the loss of personal property.