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Lac de Pormenaz: an oasis of biodiversity

Lac de Pormenaz: an oasis of biodiversity

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Smells, colors, and a beautiful view of the mont Blanc massif: come and enjoy the beauty of the lake

Departure in front of Maison de la Réserve naturelle de Passy.

Take the paved road which passes in front of the restaurant "Lou Pacheran" in the direction of the refuge of Moëde-Anterne, Col and Lac d'Anterne.
Take the track up to the refuge of Moëde-Anterne, Col and Lac d'Anterne. Beacon 102.
At the orientation table, continue on the track to the refuge of Moëde-Anterne, Col and Lac d'Anterne. Beacon 103.
Continue on the track to the refuge of Moëde-Anterne, Col et Lac d'Anterne.
Continue on the track to Ayères des Pierrières, Col and Lac d'Anterne. Beacon 16.
Cross the hamlet of Ayères des Pierrières.
Take the track on the left to the refuge of Moëde-Anterne, Col and Lac d'Anterne. Beacon 121.
At the basin, either stay on the track that goes up to the left, or take the track straight ahead (pedestrian shortcut). Caution, aerial trail! Beacon 134.
Stay on the track to the refuge of Moëde-Anterne, Col d'Anterne. Beacon 123.
Stay on the track to the refuge of Moëde-Anterne, Lac de Pormenaz.
At the refuge, take the track to Lac de Pormenaz. Beacon 124.
Take the track in front of you to Lac de Pormenaz. Beacon 126.
Take the track on the left to Lac de Pormenaz.
Follow the same track to the Moëde-Anterne refuge.
Take the track on the left to the chalets of Souay, Plaine-Joux. Caution: aireal trail! Otherwise return to the refuge and follow the up going route. Beacon 99.
Continue to go down in the direction of the chalets of Souay, Plaine-Joux. Beacon 98.
Pass between the two chalets and take the track on the left to the Châtelet d'Ayères refuge, Lac Vert. Beacon 97.
Stay on the track to the Châtelet d'Ayères refuge, Lac Vert. Beacon 162.
Go past the Châtelet d'Ayères refuge. Beacon 161.
Take the track on the left to Lac Vert, Plaine-Joux. Beacon 95.
Stay on the track to Lac Vert, Plaine-Joux. Beacon 160.
Take the paved road after crossing the car park to Plaine-Joux. Beacon 159.
Leave the paved road by taking the trail on the left, direction Plaine-Joux. Beacon 93.
Take the path on the right, direction Plaine-Joux. Treehouses.
Take the paved road on the left to Plaine-Joux.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
5h30mn
Dist.
16 km
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Starting point

Chemin des parchets , 74190   Passy
Lat : 45.951011Lng : 6.739274

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Date and time

  • From 15/05/2026 to 31/10/2026

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Open period

From 15/05 to 31/10/2026 daily.

Location complements

Departure point: Maison de la Réserve naturelle de Passy.
Arrival point: Maison de la Réserve naturelle de Passy.
Access to the Passy Plaine-Joux resort via the D43 road.
Parking at resort entrance.
Bus line Y85
Recommended parking: Plaine Joux .

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Asters - 16/02/2026
www.cen-haute-savoie.org
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Medium

Tricky passages

The trail les Argentières has aerial passages on the way back.An alternative trail to go back down is possible.

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾