Lac de Pormenaz

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9.8km
Total Distance
832m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A climb from Plaine Joux past a waterfall to a lake on a wild shelf in the Passy reserve. Alpine pasture and rock frame views across to the Mont Blanc range. Marmots whistle across the high meadows.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Drinking water
    at the start
  2. 2
    Viewpoint
    at the start
  3. 3
    Bassin Barmus · 1.5km
    Drinking water
  4. 4
    Viewpoint · 1.5km
  5. 5
    Viewpoint · 2km
  6. 6
    Spring · 3.6km
    springs can run dry
  7. 7
    Viewpoint · 9.6km
Bus stop
Plaine Joux · 99m from the start
Parking
173m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T2 · T3 for 0.6km
Surface
gravel 54%, natural ground 46%
Marked route
Lac de Pormenaz par la Chorde, Boucle de Pormenaz, Lac de Pormenaz

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes