From the top of the Planpraz gondola, go up towards the plateau that you cross, pass by the "Altitude 2000" restaurant and the chairlift station and go towards the arrival towers of the chairlifts and ski lifts. Leave on the left the paths going to the Brévent and the Col du Brévent: use the track leading to the Flégère. At about 200m, take the upper left path crossing large grassy slopes. Pass on a promontory, cross a large scree and cross a small gap. Then go up a rather steep slope by a few switchbacks leading to the Col Cornu. Going a little further, we can see below the Lac Cornu. Reach it by descending a path often covered with snow.
Return by the same route.
More information available at the Tourist Office or the High Mountain Office and in our trail guide.
Warning: Trail conditions are subject to change, so please check before you leave.
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Hike to the Lac Cornu from the Planpraz cable car
Sport Hike to the Lac Cornu from the Planpraz cable car Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
About
Further informations
Rock, Stone
Prices
Free of charge. Ticket for the Planpraz cable car to be provided.
Methods of payment accepted : Check, Bank/credit card, Cash
Reception
Dogs are not allowed in the nature reserve
Period of practice
From 22/06 to 22/09.
Depending the opening dates of the Planpraz cable car.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Services
- Restaurant
- Accessible via ski lift
- Car park
- Covered car park
- Pay car park
- Public WC
Contacts
Access
Departure from the summit of the Planpraz cablecar
Information update on 08/03/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc