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A level circuit through the countryside west of La Motte-Servolex, waymarked by the commune and rich in biodiversity interpretation panels. The route climbs gently over the Servolex plateau past the château, crosses the Grands Champs farmland to the hamlets of Beauvoir and Montarlet, then drops to the marshes and follows a wide track along the Leysse, whose panels explain the fish life of this Lac du Bourget tributary. Dogs are welcome on a leash, out of respect for the wildlife and the working farmland.
Start here: chemin de Pré-Marquis, La Motte-Servolex; park opposite the Post Office (place Rémi Catin), or bus C / 1 to La Motte Centre
Do not rely on potential water locations being available or drinkable. Carry enough for the full walk.
The leash is required along the whole loop, and it matters most by the Leysse and the streams, where wildlife rules apply, and through the farmed sections. Almost shadeless, so skip hot afternoons and carry water, as no fountains are mapped. The final stretch runs close to the motorway, so expect traffic noise and keep nervous dogs close. Our line was rebuilt from the full waymarked relation and shows the true closed loop at 7.2 km; the commune's fiche quotes 9 km for its fuller variant.
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