Lac Blanc
Caution! As in spring every year, the amount of snow accumulated in the mountains over the winter -and particularly in 2026 - means that hiking at certain altitudes will not be safe until June.
For more information on changes in trail access conditions, as well as closures and other work in the mountains, please consult the mountain conditions newswire or contact La Chamoniarde before setting out.
Beware, high altitude lakes are fragile! Please respect the area: do not swim or wash your dishes, do not trample the wetlands, do not put water sports equipment (buoys, paddles, etc.) in the water or throw anything into the lake (stones, waste).
Further information
Dogs are not allowed as the lake is located in a nature reserve.Located in the Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve, one of the most beautiful mountain lakes, famous for its unique panorama opposite the Mont Blanc Massif.
The lake is composed of two parts. The place offers an exceptional panorama on the Mont Blanc massif. Its postcard landscape has been attracting tourists from all over the world for decades.
Accessibility depends on snow conditions.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Accessible from the Col des Montets (3hrs hiking) or from the village of Argentière (3hrs hiking).
