Buvette du Temeley - summer - Leysin © José Crespo

Lac de Mayen - summer - Leysin ©José Crespo

Lake Mayen - N°592

Sporty climb to Lake Mayen.

Departing from Leysin Tourisme, climb by road through the village. Then, direction Témeley from the Chamois quarry, followed by a climb to the Mayen refuge. Descent via the ski slope via Bryon. Return to Leysin by Les Plans.

Town: Leysin

Distance: 11 km

Duration: 2h00

Difference in height: 629 Metres

Difficulty: Medium

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Témeley Cheese Farm and Café
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At the midway point between Leysin and Berneuse the Témeley refreshment bar is also, in the Summer, an authentic artisanal cheesemaking farm. Only accessible on foot, its location protects and enhances the very nature of its surroundings. In winter, the refreshment bar, located along a snowshoe trail, offers a well-deserved break.
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Refuge de Mayen
Leysin
Accessible on skis in winter and on foot in summer, the stunning mountain location of the refuge makes for an enchanting haven. High above Leysin, nestled inbetween the rugged peaks of the Tour d’Aï and Mayen, the refuge is run by the Chablaix family with an accent on traditional cheese dishes as well as on Belgian gastronomy.
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Lake Mayen
Lake Mayen sits serenely between Leysin’s two trademark peaks, Aï and Mayen. In a truly alpine arena, it is a favourite haunt of marmots and chamois. Join friends and family for a get together in the pure mountain air before returning downhill on a mountain bike, setting out on a hike or a refreshment break at the refuge.
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Lake Mayen - N°592

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