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Lake: Lac de Pormenaz
Description
This lake is located in the crystalline massif of the Aiguilles Rouges, between Passy and Servoz. Accessible by foot only. Magnificent views of the Fiz mountain range. The lake and its island are nestled under the Pointe Noire de Pormenaz.
Altitude 1950 m.Lake in the heart of the crystalline Pormenaz mountains. The relief is "moutonné", with hard, rounded granite rocks alternating with hollows: peat bogs and laouchets (small lakes) left by the glacier some 10,000 years ago. An impressive diversity of flora, including numerous rhododendrons in early summer.Fishing :1st category lake, nature reserveSwimming prohibited.
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Contact
Phone : 04 50 58 80 52 04 50 78 00 03 Website : http://ville-passy-mont-blanc.fr
Price(s)
Free of charge.
Reception complements
Accessible on foot only. 2 1/2 hours walk from Plaine Joux.
Open period
Open every day from 01/05 to 01/11 (depending on snow conditions).
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Office de Tourisme de Passy - 17/11/2025 www.passy-mont-blanc.comReport a problem
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