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Hiking in Réserve naturelle nationale du plan de Tuéda: trails, map and practical info

Savoie • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Explore this 3.5 km loop through Savoie's pristine alpine wetlands, featuring ancient stone pines and a glacial lake at 1,750 meters. Easy difficulty, 1h30 on boardwalks near Méribel—perfect for observing subalpine flora and wildlife in a protected national reserve.

François Dumaine
François DumaineUpdated Oct 9, 2026
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3.5 km
Distance
1h30
Duration
335 m
Elevation
Difficulty
Easy
Max altitude
1,747 m
Recommended for :
Beginners

Ready to explore Réserve naturelle nationale du plan de Tuéda? Here's everything you need to know before you go!

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Photos: Nicolas Fressengeas — CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Trail description

The reserve encompasses the Plan de Tuéda, a glacially-carved basin that cradles Lac de Tuéda at an elevation of approximately 1,747 meters. This shallow mountain lake, fed by snowmelt and alpine springs, serves as the centerpiece of a delicate wetland ecosystem that supports an extraordinary diversity of plant and animal life.

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Everything you need to know before you go

Where?

Address
73550 Les Allues, France
GPS coordinates
45.3582513, 6.601170199999999
Phone
Not available

When?

Opening hours
No information
Varies by season
Best season
Fall
Spectacular colors
Best time
Early morning
Less crowded
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How much?

Entry fees
Adult
Not available
Child
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What to bring?

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Gear
Download the PDF checklist
Water & food
2L minimum
No water point on the trail
Bring energy snacks for a 4h+ hike
Good to know
Safety
Download the GPX before you go
Limited cellular coverage on the trail
Slippery after rain
Be careful on rocky sections
In an emergency
Emergency
911
Parking GPS
45.3582513, 6.601170199999999
Center
Not available

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FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know
Réserve naturelle nationale du plan de Tuéda is rated easy.
The elevation gain of Réserve naturelle nationale du plan de Tuéda is 335 m.
The summit of Réserve naturelle nationale du plan de Tuéda is at 1,747 m.
Allow about 1h30 for Réserve naturelle nationale du plan de Tuéda (3.5 km).
No, Réserve naturelle nationale du plan de Tuéda has no visitor centre on site.
The trail in the Réserve naturelle nationale du plan de Tuéda is 3.5 km long. The hike typically takes about 1h30 to complete, making it a manageable half-day outdoor activity.
The Réserve naturelle nationale du plan de Tuéda trail is rated as Easy difficulty. With its 3.5 km distance and 300 m elevation gain, it's suitable for hikers with basic fitness levels and outdoor experience.
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Update : October 2026