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Pormenaz lake via the Chorde

Discover a magical and wild place by following a technical path ... In the heart of the Passy nature reserve, Lac de Pormenaz, with the Fiz mountains as a backdrop, is a must-see summer hike for mountain lovers.

Sport Pormenaz lake via the Chorde Passy

About

Departing from Passy (74190)
Average length : 05h00
Total elevation gain : 810m
Vertical drop : 810m
Distance : 12.8km
Signed walking trail
Animals not allowed

From Plaine-Joux, go up through the resort by the track to reach Barmus, the Ayères des Pierrières then the Souay chalets where you will turn left. Engulf yourself towards the torrent (short descent) and go up via the Chorde to Lac de Pormenaz. Go around the lake to admire the reflection of Fiz or walk along it on the left to join the descent path of Argentières.

Once back at the Souay chalets, continue down the track to reach the Châtelet d'Ayères refuge. Pass over Lac Vert to reach the starting point.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 810m
Altitude max : 1945m
Vertical drop : 810m

Further informations

Stone, Ground

    1 2

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals not allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Not adapted to strollers

    Period of practice

    From 15/06 to 15/11.

    Subject to favorable weather.

    Services
    • Coach access
    • Restaurant
    Equipments
    • Picnic area
    • Public WC
    • Car park
    • Coach parking
    • Free car park

    Access

    321 chemin des Parchets Plaine-Joux 74190 Passy
    Departing from : Passy (74190)
    Latitude : 45.951 - Longitude : 6.7394

    More informations

    Information update on 13/03/2023 by Office de Tourisme de Passy