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The gentle lap of the only natural lake in the Bauges massif, ringed by meadows below the village of La Thuile at 870 m. The shoreline path is level and accessible, wheelchairs, joelettes and strollers included, with the Bauges summits mirrored in the water and benches along the way. A short, calm outing that works in every season.
Start here: parking du lac de la Thuile, by the village and mairie
Do not rely on potential water locations being available or drinkable. Carry enough for the full walk.
The leash is compulsory around the lake, letting dogs run free is explicitly forbidden, and picking up after them is required. Swimming is neither supervised nor arranged, tolerated at your own risk and strictly banned when the lake freezes, so a paddling dog is at your judgement outside winter. A fountain sits at the start, and the village is right there for anything else. Fishing lines share the banks in season, so mind curious noses.
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