Hike to the Lac Blanc from la Flégère

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 from the top of the Flégère cable car has a view of Mont Blanc.

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

From Chamonix Mont-Blanc, follow signs for Martigny on the road to Les Praz.
Start at Les Praz de Chamonix. Park in the La Flégère gondola parking lot. It's best to take the Flégère gondola, which saves us 800m of uninteresting ascent.

From the top of the gondola station, descend into the Combe de la Chavanne. Near the old stables, on the left, follow the trail that winds up the slope and passes the Chalets et Lac de la Flégère (2,027m).
Take the path below the Tête du Aubuy: it stretches out, skirts a ridge (small lake) and joins the path coming from Argentière. Lac Blanc is reached via the side of a flattening combe. Allow 1h45 one-way.

Suggestion: descend to the lovely Chalets et Lacs des Chéserys.

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
Difficult (high gradient)
Distance
7km
Starting point altitude
1877m
Highest point
2352m
Elevation gain
500m
Elevation losses
500m
Round trip timing
3h
Rates
Free access.
Opening dates
From 17/06 to 17/09.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Location
Hike to the Lac Blanc from la Flégère

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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