Lac Cornu is a high altitude lake located between the summit of the Index chairlift and Planpraz. It is the direct neighbor of the Black Lakes.
Located about ten minutes from the Lacs Noirs. Lac Cornu is covered in snow or ice nearly 9 months of the year! It is a calm and peaceful place from which you will be able to see most of the time, a beautiful band of wild ibexes, clinging to the walls surrounding this mountain lake.
Further information) :
Animals are not accepted because the lake is located within the perimeter of the nature reserve.
Tips and Suggestions

Be careful, high altitude lakes are fragile! Respect the area: avoid swimming or washing dishes, trampling on wet areas, putting watercraft in the water (buoys, paddles, etc.) and throwing nothing into the lake (stones, waste).

Rankings & Labels

  • Nature reserve of France

Location details

  • In the mountains

Opening

Opening hours from June 01 to October 31, 2024
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
Further information) :
Subject to favorable weather conditions
Subject to snow conditions

Prices

Free

Services

Home animals

Pets are not accepted

Linked offers

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Address

74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
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