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Balade du Plateau d'Assy au Lac Vert

Caution terrain Imported trail
The Lac Vert at Passy with Mont Blanc behind
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Lac vert de passy (2) by Mangatome CC BY-SA 3.0 Cropped for display.

An 8.5 km route near Passy, imported from the OpenStreetMap hiking network. Passed automated dog-suitability screening: no via ferrata, ladders, or alpine-grade (T3+) sections on record.

Distance
8.5 km
Elevation gain
370 m
Highest point
1288 m
Duration
2.5–3.5 h
Terrain
paved (73%), natural ground (16%), dirt (6%), from OSM surface data
Trail rating
Caution terrain
Area
Passy · Savoy, France
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At a glance

This is a true loop: it closes back on its own start point, so there's no return leg to plan; the 370 m of climbing is steady rather than steep, a fair ask for most fit dogs.

1288 m 1006 m 8.5 km
Elevation profile: lowest 1006 m, highest 1288 m.

Where to start

Mapped start suggestion, best parking/access not yet verified. Check current access before travelling.

Bring your own water

Do not rely on potential water locations being available or drinkable. Carry enough for the full walk.

Rifugi & refreshment

Good to know

Use the live forecast, check local access information and be ready for changing mountain conditions.

Is this trail right for your dog?

The trail rating above describes the mountain, and it's the same for every dog. How it suits yours depends on their build, age and health. See this route's match — scored for a medium dog until you add your own, free and in a minute.

Before you go: the dog safety guide · water for dogs on trail · dogs on cable cars · meeting a guardian dog

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