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Hike to Lac Blanc from Col des Montets

Hike to Lac Blanc from Col des Montets
Hike to Lac Blanc from Col des Montets
Hike to Lac Blanc from Col des Montets
Hike to Lac Blanc from Col des Montets
Hike to Lac Blanc from Col des Montets
Hike to Lac Blanc from Col des Montets

Description

Point of view on the Aiguilles of the Mont Blanc Massif.

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

Nestled in the heart of the Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve, this often snow-covered lake is the center of a beautiful viewpoint over the Aiguilles de Chamonix, the Drus and the Verte.

Departure from Col des Montets: Behind the nature reserve chalet, the path winds up a combe for 400m. It reaches the sloping plateau of La Remuaz: below on the left is the Jeunesse et Montagne monument (1943), and on the right the small Lac de la Remuaz. It reaches the Tête aux Vents crossroads. Turn right. The path skirts a ridge. The 5 pretty lakes become visible as you climb, provided you stay on the right-hand path. From the last lake, the path straightens out at an equipped passage over large rounded boulders, leading to a depression overlooking the lake and the refuge.

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.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
5h
Dist.
4.8 km
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Starting point

Col des Montets , 74400   Argentière
Lat : 46.004Lng : 6.9237

Date and time

  • From 15/06/2025 to 31/10/2025
  • From 15/06/2026 to 31/10/2026

Additional information

Updated by

Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - 08/11/2024
www.chamonix.com
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Environments

Lakeside or by stretch of water
Lake view
Waterside
In a nature reserve

Open period

From 15/06 to 31/10. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Contact

Phone : 04 50 53 22 08

Email : ohm-info@chamoniarde.com

Website :
www.chamoniarde.com/
refuge-lac-blanc.fr/

Location complements

Nearest bus stop : Montroc (20 minutes by foot) Nearest train stop : Montroc train station (20 minutes by foot) Nearest parking : Col des Montets car-park

Type of land

Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers

Reception complements

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

Animals prohibited

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

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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! 🌳🥾