Hike to Lac Blanc from the Index cable car

in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
À savoir

Attention : SWIMMING IS FORBIDDEN IN LAC BLANC AND LACS DES CHÉSERYS BY PREFECTORAL DECREE

You are in a fragile natural environment surrounded by exceptional fauna and flora. To limit our collective impact and continue to enjoy these beautiful places :

follow these simple guidelines

 

Presentation

Further information

Dogs are not permitted as the path is in the Nature Reserve Les Aiguilles Rouges.

In the heart of the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve, the Lac Blanc circuit is a beautiful course with a view of Mont Blanc.

Please note: in order to preserve mountain lakes, swimming is now prohibited at Lac Blanc and Lacs des Chéserys by prefectoral decree.

From the chairlift station, head right downhill towards Lac du Fouet. The path leads to the bottom of the Combe des Crochues. A flanking traverse leads to a rocky spur which must be skirted and which marks the boundary of the Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve, where Lac Blanc is located. This traverse becomes ascending and, at the level of a large cairn, joins the path coming from Flégère, which leads to the refuge and the lake.

Further information available from the Tourist Office or the Office de Haute-Montagne and in our trail guide.
Please note: trail conditions are subject to change, so check before you set off.

Difficulty
Medium (on the slopes)
Distance
2.9km
Starting point altitude
2396m
Highest point
2396m
Elevation gain
30m
Elevation losses
30m
Round trip timing
2h45min
Rates
Free entry but transport fee applies.
Opening dates
From 12/06 to 12/09.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Location
Hike to Lac Blanc from the Index cable car

74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
From the Flégère cable car carpark or from the bus stop " La Flégère". Than take the cable car. At your arrival you will find the hiking sign on your right.

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