Lac des Chéserys

Photo: Björn S... · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

5.2km
Total Distance
885m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A 5.2 km climb of about 880 m from Argentière across the Arve and up through the forest to the Lacs des Chéserys, in the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve. The five small lakes lie between 2,100 and 2,300 m below the Lac Blanc, facing the Mont Blanc massif. Swimming and camping are forbidden in this crowded part of the reserve.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Drinking water
    at the start
  2. 2
    Drinking water · 0.5km
Bus stop
Argentière La Fis · 260m from the start
Parking
143m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T2
Surface
natural ground 60%, rock 23%

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes