Lake: Armencette

From the village centre, take the Frasse road to the end. Follow the footpath up along the edge of the forest, above a large meadow, then enter the forest and climb steeply. Emerge from the forest to reach the chalets d'Armancette (1528 m). Go on to the end of the Combe where you’ll find the little lake, nestled between the steep slopes and invisible at a distance (1675 m) Outward walk: 1h30 from the village. Nature Reserves are some of the very rare areas of Haute-Savoie where nature has remained unspoilt by human contact. So enjoy them! Savour the silence and don’t forget that the rules are there to remind us that nature must be respected! Dogs must be kept on a lead to ensure that wildlife is not disturbed. Do not pick flowers or pick up fossils, so that they may continue to be admired by all. Take your waste with you so that the area will remain unlittered and clean. Do not camp or build camp fires, so as not to leave any trace of your passage (mountain bivouac sites are available for your use at La Rollaz and La Balme). To ensure a peaceful environment for animal life and other hikers do not make unneccessary noise or engage in an activity that could disturb others. Flying over the area ( paragliding, deltaplane, helicopter etc.) is forebidden at an altitude of less than 300 m; motor vehicles are forebidden except for traditional activities (farmers, forest workers, mountain refuge huts) and chalet owners. Camping is strictly prohibited between June 15 and September 15 throughout the Contamines-Montjoie Nature Reserve, below 2500m altitude (except in official bivouac areas requiring reservation). Swimming is prohibited for hikers and pets year-round in all lakes and bodies of water within the nature reserve.