Hike to Circuit de l'Ancienne Mine & Oratoire

The Circuit de l’Ancienne Mine (Old Mine Loop) is a hiking trail in the village of Lathuile, near Lake Annecy.

Here is a map of the path I walked (download KML):

Starting in Lathuile, the trail first goes south to an old coal mine that closed in the mid-20th century. Then, after passing through the village of Entrevernes, it leads to L’Oratoire (The Oratory), which offers a great view on the south of Lake Annecy and on the valley towards Faverges. The path then goes back to the start of the trail in Lathuile. I went to Lathuile by bike, but it is also possible to take a LIHSA bus (line 51).

Above, Lac d’Annecy in the morning.

Above, cross at the start of the trail.

Above, Montagne du Charbon.

Above, Col de Bornette.

Above, Montagne du Charbon.

Above, near the entrance of the mine.

Above, Montagne d’Entrevernes.

Above, watermill.

Above, L’Oratoire.

Above, looking towards Faverges.

Above, Petit Lac.

Above, Réserve Naturelle du Bout du Lac.

Above, Col de la Forclaz.

Above, back in Lathuile.

Above, on the Voie Verte to Annecy.

Above, Dents de Lanfon, Lanfonnet and Tournette, from a beach in Sévrier.

Above, Mont Veyrier and Mont Baret.