Lac des Ilettes – Pont Vieux de Cluses loop from Le Fayet - Gare

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Bonneville

Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains

Lac des Ilettes – Pont Vieux de Cluses loop from Le Fayet - Gare

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Lac des Ilettes – Pont Vieux de Cluses loop from Le Fayet - Gare

03:36

58.3km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.51 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.73 km

View of Mont Blanc

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from the plain of Passy next to the lake of Passy the complete view of the Mont-Blanc Massif

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10.5 km

Lac des Ilettes

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You can also swim in this lake

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12.9 km

View of the Varens summit

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Very nice view of the summit in the sunset

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14.7 km

Arpenaz Waterfall

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Great waterfall to stand under and swim

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23.2 km

Bike path and new bridge over the Arve

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This new cycle path completely avoids major roads. Follow the Arve in peace to Cluses.

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26.9 km

This bridge was the only one to allow the crossing of the Arve until the construction of the Pont Neuf in 1850. The first Pont Vieux was built in Roman times and then rebuilt in the Middle Ages. The current bridge was built in 1674 and restored in 1833. An inscription engraved in the stone mentions the name of the architect

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48.4 km

Third Lake at Les Ilettes

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The 3 Ilettes lakes welcome you for all your leisure activities. A fishing lake, a swimming lake, a windsurfing lake and many other activities on site: fitness trail, volleyball court, ping-pong tables, picnic areas... They were created in 1977:
In 1976 a meeting was held between Sallanches and Saint-Martin for the development of Lac des Ilettes. This area located in the territory of Sallanches but bordering on the commune of Saint-Martin could only be developed by a joint agreement of the two communes.
In 1977, the development of Les Ilettes helped with the merger of St Martin and Sallanches.
For the construction of the future white highway, this area will be reserved for the extraction of materials.
Two other large lakes will be exposed and subsequently developed into tourist sites.

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Today it is a beautiful place of relaxation for everyone:

* What if we teased the trout? !
This 1st lake, coming from St Martin, is reserved exclusively for fishing; it measures 242 m long.
Tranquility assured. The island located in the middle of the lake being a hunting reserve, you will have plenty of time to observe mallards and wild rabbits while waiting for the fish to take the bait!
- Aquatic species: wild and rainbow trout, perch, carp, pike, roach, tench, chub, crayfish, verons, frogs.
- Fishing license: on sale at the Passion Pêche store or at the Sallanches Tourist Office
- Night fishing for carp: "no kill" organized by the Faucigny Approved Association for Fishing and Protection of the Aquatic Environment (registration required)
- Fishing competitions: organized by the fishing company (information at the tourist office)
- Sites and regulations: Haute-Savoie fishing license offered with the license.

* Take the plunge !
This 2nd Ilettes lake is intended for swimming and relaxing (supervised swimming in July - August). It is 450 m long.
- Under the sun or the shade, it is good to relax on the green lawns bordering the waters of the lake.
- Numerous facilities are provided for leisure and well-being: open-air showers, volleyball courts, bowling greens, fitness trail, ping-pong table.
- equipped picnic areas, snacks and refreshment bar in summer only.
- free parking and toilets
In summer, this lake, which also abounds with species found in the 1st lake, is closed to fishing.
Swimming authorized and supervised in July and August within a specific area.
- barbecue is accepted under certain conditions.

* Want to slide on the water?
Jibe and fun lovers are welcome on this 3rd lake, one of the best spots in Haute-Savoie, for windsurfing.
It measures 515 m long
- ideal site for discovering the pleasure of water sports
- at the end of this 3rd lake, a waterbird observation cabin is available to visitors.
- The north shore of the lake is reserved for fishing.

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50.7 km