Lac Vert
In a forest setting, near the site of Passy Plaine-Joux, a lake bordered by spruces where Mont Blanc is reflected.
In a forest setting, near the site of Passy Plaine-Joux, the Lac Vert certainly does not usurp its name...
An exceptional natural space accessible to all, fitted out for walking.
The extraordinary transparency of the waters allows you to observe an accumulation of trees and plants at the bottom of the lake.
These elements, combined with the presence of blue-green algae, give the lake its remarkable emerald green color.
Altitude: 1200m. Magnificent view of the Mont Blanc massif.
Prohibited to vehicles from 01/06 to 30/09 as well as throughout the winter season. Access limited to owners and rights holders. Free shuttles every 15 minutes from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
An exceptional natural space accessible to all, fitted out for walking.
The extraordinary transparency of the waters allows you to observe an accumulation of trees and plants at the bottom of the lake.
These elements, combined with the presence of blue-green algae, give the lake its remarkable emerald green color.
Altitude: 1200m. Magnificent view of the Mont Blanc massif.
Prohibited to vehicles from 01/06 to 30/09 as well as throughout the winter season. Access limited to owners and rights holders. Free shuttles every 15 minutes from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Rankings & Labels
- Classified natural site
Location details
☀️ In summer:
Limited access to the Lac Vert site – In order to ensure the preservation of the exceptional Lac Vert site, access will be limited from this Thursday, June 1, 2023, until Saturday, September 30, 2023. Parking of motorized vehicles will be compulsory (except PMR, rights holders and restaurant customers) in the Plaine Joux car park.
🚌 From June 1 to October 1, the municipality is setting up free shuttles which will provide a connection between the two sites, departing from the Passy Plaine-Joux reception chalet.
📅 From Wednesday to Sunday
⏱ Approximately every 15 minutes from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
❄️ In winter:
Access on foot or with snowshoes only, parking in the Passy Plaine Joux car park is compulsory
The rest of the year :
Access by car possible, parking in front of the Lac Vert restaurant
Limited access to the Lac Vert site – In order to ensure the preservation of the exceptional Lac Vert site, access will be limited from this Thursday, June 1, 2023, until Saturday, September 30, 2023. Parking of motorized vehicles will be compulsory (except PMR, rights holders and restaurant customers) in the Plaine Joux car park.
🚌 From June 1 to October 1, the municipality is setting up free shuttles which will provide a connection between the two sites, departing from the Passy Plaine-Joux reception chalet.
📅 From Wednesday to Sunday
⏱ Approximately every 15 minutes from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
❄️ In winter:
Access on foot or with snowshoes only, parking in the Passy Plaine Joux car park is compulsory
The rest of the year :
Access by car possible, parking in front of the Lac Vert restaurant
- GR route within 1 km
- In forest
Visit
Customers
Language(s) of the visit
Français
Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
- Guided individual tours on request
Group visit services
- Unguided group tours permanently
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
| Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
Prices
Services
Equipments
Services
Activities on site
- Orientation course
Home animals
Accessibility
Linked offers
On the spot…
Level reserved for experts/experienced
