Is the Lac de Darbon par les cols de Bise, de Pavis et de Floray GPX available?

Yes. The track and its profile can be viewed here, and the file is available as a free download from this page.

Do these details replace the organiser's instructions?

No. This page makes sources easier to consult and separates published data from GPX calculations. Check the latest official instructions before the start.

Hiking · France

Lac de Darbon par les cols de Bise, de Pavis et de Floray

Chalets de Bise, accès par Vacheresse, Chablais, Haute-Savoie

Three passes frame Lac de Darbon. From Bise, the first climb looks towards Lake Geneva before Col de Pavis opens onto the lake basin. Col de Floray leads to a steep descent through the pastures.

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7kmTrack distance

+622mTrack elevation gain

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From Bise to the lake

From the refuge follow La Salle, then climb to Col de Bise. On the Neuteu side, head for Col de Pavis and descend to Lac de Darbon at 1,813 m.

Over Col de Floray

After the lake there is one more pass to climb. A steep descent leads back to La Salle. Walk the shared approach in reverse to reach the chalets.

Notable places

Lake Darbon in spring.PedroMontenegro1955 · Trailboard (redimensionnement) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · adapted image

At a glance

Measured GPX length: 6.7 km
Walking time: 3 h 30
Lake elevation: 1 813 m
Track ascent and descent: ↑ 622 m · ↓ 622 m
Start: Chalets de Bise, accès par Vacheresse, Chablais, Haute-Savoie
Finish: Chalets de Bise, accès par Vacheresse, Chablais, Haute-Savoie

Metrics calculated from the Trailboard track

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Getting to the start

Approach the Bise chalets by road from Vacheresse. From the refuge follow signs for Col de Pavis. The tourist office asks walkers to keep out of the lake.

Office de tourisme Léman Mountains Explore ↗

Plan your hike

The tourist office allows 3 h 30 for 6.7 km. The file measures 6.7 km including both directions on the shared approach.
Official sources and resources

OpenStreetMap · 13338113 · © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL 1.0
The approach between the Bise chalets and La Salle is included in both directions. The loop takes in the Bise, Pavis and Floray passes in that order.

Lac de Darbon par les cols de Bise, de Pavis et de Floray

From Bise to the lake

Over Col de Floray

Notable places

At a glance

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Getting to the start

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