Green Lake Loop
Description
Easy walk practiced in all seasons to reach Lac Vert in its forest setting. It is a natural site classified as essential as it is magical.
From Plaine-Joux, go down the road and forest trails, following the markings to reach Lac Vert from below.
In summer, a development allows you to go around the lake in about fifteen minutes. The extraordinary transparency of the water makes it possible to observe an accumulation of trees and plants at the bottom of the lake. These elements, combined with the presence of blue algae, give the lake its remarkable emerald green color. This magical coloring seduces Mont-Blanc, which often gives off its majestic reflection on the calm surface of the lake.
For the return, from the parking lot of the Lac Vert restaurant, go up the track leading to the Châtelet d'Ayères refuge then turn left to pass above the lake and join Plaine-Joux.
Technical informations
3.1 km
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max. 1356 m
min. 1278 m
100 m
100 m
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Accessibility | ||||
Public : FamilySuitable for beginners | ||||
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Restaurant du Lac Vert
Traditional cuisine, homemade, favouring farm-to-fork, especially with local producers.Bar service and food: menus, pancakes, local specialities. Banquets on demand. New: open during the winter season.
Lac Vert
Situated amidst the forest near Passy Plaine-Joux, this lake is surrounded by spruce trees and reflects the Mont-Blanc.The Lac Vert or Green Lake certainly deserves its name ! Set in an exceptional natural environment, this site is accessible to all the family. The extraordinary transparency of the water allows one to observe the accumulation of trees and plants on the bed of the lake. These elements, combined with the presence of blue-green algae, give the lake its remarkable emerald green colour. Altitude: 1200m. Magnificent view of Mont Blanc range. Vehicles prohibited from 01/06 to 30/09 and throughout the winter season. Access limited to owners and beneficiaries. Free shuttle every 15 minutes from Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm.
Date and time
- From 07/03/2024 to 01/12/2024
- From 07/03/2025 to 01/12/2025
Additional information
Environments
Lakeside or by stretch of water
Close to a public transportation
Mountain location
Panoramic view
Lake view
Forest location
Mountain view
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de Passy - 08/03/2024
www.passy-mont-blanc.com
Report a problem
Open period
Path open throughout the year.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 58 80 52
Email : info@passy-mont-blanc.com
Website : rando.nature-haute-savoie.fr/trek/132-une-balade-autour-du-lac-vert
Facebook : www.facebook.com/passymontblanc/
Type of land
Ground
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Not suitable for strollers
