Lac de Pormenaz

This lake is located in the crystalline massif of the Aiguilles Rouges, in the territories of Passy and Servoz. Accessible on foot only, magnificent view of the Chaîne des Fiz, the lake and its islet are nestled under the Pointe Noire de Pormenaz.

Altitude 1950m.
Lake in the heart of the crystalline mountain of Pormenaz. The relief there is "bubbled", the granite rocks, hard and rounded alternate with the basins: peat bogs and laouchets (small lakes) left by the glacier approximately 10000 years ago. An impressive flora of diversity with in particular many rhododendrons at the beginning of the summer.

Peach :
1st category lake, nature reserve

Further information :
Accessible on foot only, 2h30 walk from Plaine Joux.

Location details