Le Praz de Lys offers a range of options for your stay: cross-country skiing in the Nordic area, hikes to Lac de Roy, and a visit to the Chapelle du Praz de Lys during its opening hours. When planning your outings, the main considerations are the respective starting points and seasonal conditions. If you decide on your destination first, you can then consult the directions that suit it.
Cross-country skiing and a guided snowshoe hike
The Praz de Lys Sommand Nordic area has 50 to 60 km of cross-country ski trails. The total length may be updated, so check the latest trail information before planning your days.
Rando Igloo adds a different kind of activity to cross-country skiing: participants go on a snowshoe hike and build an igloo together under the guidance of a guide. Snowshoes, poles, and an avalanche transceiver are included in the equipment. The outing combines physical activity with a supervised building project. When choosing, you can focus either on the trail network or on a guided outing that includes building an igloo together.
To Lac de Roy: starting point and trail characteristics
Lac de Roy lies at an altitude of 1,660 metres in a cirque formed by a former glacier, high above Le Praz-de-Lys. From Praz de Lys, you can reach it via an easy 30-minute walk; snow and trail conditions may affect access depending on the season. A route from Col de la Ramaz follows a wide, stony path with little elevation gain towards the lake; seasonal trail conditions should also be taken into account there. The two starting points offer different planning considerations: from Praz de Lys, walking time and difficulty are important features, while at Col de la Ramaz, trail surface and elevation profile matter. You can choose your route based on which of these details is most relevant to your outing.
More hiking destinations
The hike to Pic du Marcelly starts in Le Praz de Lys (Les Moliettes) and passes via Lac du Roy towards Pic du Marcelly. Access is seasonal and weather-dependent; check conditions before setting out. An easy family hike through the alpine pastures of Praz de Lys Sommand leads to Pointe du Haut Fleury. The stated features distinguish the hikes: for Pic du Marcelly, the starting point and route via the lake are important, while Pointe du Haut Fleury is characterized by its easy difficulty and classification as a family hike.
Chapelle du Praz de Lys
The Chapelle du Praz de Lys was founded in 1660 by M. Jay and is dedicated to Saint Christopher and Saint James of Compostela, both of whom are regarded as patron saints of travellers. This dedication adds a religious and historical dimension to the landscape and activity themes. The chapel is freely accessible and open only in summer during summer services. Since service times may change, check the relevant date before planning a visit.
Discover more destinations: Saint-Ferréol, Champanges, Entrevernes, Loisin, Châtillon-sur-Cluses, Bonne, La Côte-D'arbroz, Draillant
For the overarching travel overview: Haute-Savoie.
