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List of of all Oratories and Crosses around Chamonix

Cross at Chalets de Pormenaz

6

Our Rating

Above Average

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Nearest Town

Servoz

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Altitude

1923m

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Capacity

Cross

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Accommodation

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Phone

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This large wooden cross is located on a crest at the Chalets de Pormenaz surrounded by sheep meadows. You will pass the cross on the main trail that traverses the Montagne de Pormenaz. On the north it will head towards the Lac de Pormenaz and to the south it descends the mountain back to Servoz. We have no further details about the cross or when it was erected and by whom. If you know more then please contact us.

Cross at Chalets de Pormenaz Photos

Below are all the photos we have in our Chamonix Photos collection for this point of interest. All our photos are tagged with the GPS coordinates and linked to the trails that you can take to find the location where the photo was taken. So if  you want to see the full details for a specific photo then just click on it.

Hiking & Running Trails to Cross at Chalets de Pormenaz

All the trails and points of interest around Chamonix on our website are linked to each other so you can easily pick trails that cover the things you would like to see or visit sights that are nearby and can easily be combined with your target destination. These are the hiking and trail running trails and points of interest linked to Cross at Chalets de Pormenaz

Le Buet to Servoz via Pormenaz

Length

25.66km

Elevation +

+1489m / -2067m

Difficulty

Moderate

9

Exceptional

Dogs

No Dogs

Children

15+ Years old

When to Go

End Jun - Start Oct

An amazing route that takes you deep into the nature reserve of Passy and the Vallon de Berard. There are no towns or paved roads in these valleys so its a pure natural experience.

Servoz to Lac Pormenaz

Length

10.52km

Elevation +

+1081m / -1081m

Difficulty

Very Difficult

7

Good

Dogs

No Dogs

Children

12+ Years old

When to Go

Mid May - Mid Oct

A nice loop if you want to explore the area above Servoz with a visit to the beautiful mountain lake Lac Pormenaz and some really forest trails

Points of Interests near Cross at Chalets de Pormenaz

Lac de Pormenaz

Lake

8

Very Good

Beautiful mountain lake near the Refuge de Moede Anterne

Nearest Town

Servoz

Altitude

1945m

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Refuge de Moede Anterne

Refuge

8

Very Good

Refuge on the crossroads in the direction of Chamonix, Sixt, Servoz and the Berard valley

Nearest Town

Servoz

Altitude

2000m

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Servoz

Town

6

Above Average

Town on the western edge of the Chamonix Valley below the Passy Nature Reserve

Nearest Town

Servoz

Altitude

820m

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Where is Cross at Chalets de Pormenaz?

Longitude:

6.7871

Latitude:

45.9458

​Below you will find the location of Cross at Chalets de Pormenaz on the map. You can also click the button to show the nearby trails and points of interests that are listed above on the same map. Another option is to visit our interactive map that shows Cross at Chalets de Pormenaz and everything else that is listed on our website.

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Looking for more Oratories and Crosses?

Cross at Chalets de Pormenaz is only one of many oratories and crosses around Chamonix. We got many more we would love to show you and many more you should visit! To view all the other oratories and crosses we cover on our website, you can visit our Oratories and Crosses around Chamonix page or view all the oratories and crosses around Chamonix on our interactive map

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