Reconnecter with nature in summer
A territory that is both exceptional and fragile
Since the summer of 2023, new actions have been implemented:
SWIMMING IS FORBIDDEN IN LAC BLANC AND LACS DES CHÉSERYS
Responsible attitude :
- Swimming and navigation prohibited Lac Blanc and Chéserys Lakes by prefectural decree
Why protect them ?
- Because high-altitude lakes are fragile.
- Because sunscreens and other products are pollutants for these environments.
Online bivouac booking !
Responsible attitudes :
- Take a minute to book your bivouac here (limited occupancy)
- Don't leave any trace of your passage
- basic camping (with or without a tent)
- one night only (only between 7pm and 9am)
- Fires are not allowed
- The use of speakers is forbidden
- Rubbish and toilet paper must be brought down
Why register ?
- To preserve the natural environment
- To find out where you are allowed to bivouac
Marked trails
Responsible attitudes
- Stay on the marked trails and avoid cutting corners
- Take your breaks in rocky areas close to the trails and avoid trampling the vegetation
Why?
- To preserve the fragile vegetation
- To avoid soil erosion
TOGETHER, LET’S PROTECT AND ENJOY OUR MOUNTAINS AND LANDSCAPES
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, here are a few simple guidelines:
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No littering of any kind is permitted, take your rubbish with you
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Please be discreet and stay away from the wildlife
A committed territory
Flocon vert Label
The Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley is committed to numerous measures linked to sustainable development and the energy and ecological transition, such as the Green Snowflake.
Flocon Vert is a label guaranteeing the sustainable commitment of mountain tourist destinations.
The Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley was one of the first three destinations to be awarded the Green Flock in 2013.
Also obtained in 2015 and 2018, the destination is keen to renew its commitment in 2022 in this continuous improvement process, led by the Community of Communes of the Chamonix Valley in collaboration with various players in the area including the Intercommunal Tourist Office and the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc.
