The Lac de Pormenaz is one of the larger mountain lakes around the Chamonix Valley. It is located at an altitude of 1945 meters at the northern end of the Montagne de Pormenaz. The lake is located on a jonction of a couple of trails. The main one is the trail that traverses across the Montagne de Pormenaz and climbs down the mountain on its south side towards Servoz. The trail to the north goes to the nearby Refuge Moede Anterne and the Col de Anterne. The trails leading west bring you to the 3 hamlets of Ayeres, Plaine Joux and Lac Vert. The lake itself is often surrounded by grazing sheep and its has a nice enbankment where you can relax for a bit or have a picnic.
We got a detailed trail profile for a long trail that runs from Le Buet train station to Servoz and traverses the Vallon de Berard and Passy natural reserves. This a wonderful trail in a very natural and unspoilt setting. We also got a loop trail from Servoz that visit the Montagne de Pormenaz and the lake before heading back to Servoz.
Linked Trails & Points of Interest
These are the trails and points of interests linked to this lake.
9
Our Rating
Exceptional
Point to Point Trail:
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.
Length
25.66km
When to Go
End Jun - Start Oct
Hiking Time
7.0 - 11.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1489m / -2067m
Kids
15+ Years old
Running Time
4.0 - 6.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
No Dogs
Nearest Town
Chamonix
7
Our Rating
Good
Loop Trail:
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
Length
10.52km
When to Go
Mid May - Mid Oct
Hiking Time
4.0 - 6.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1081m / -1081m
Kids
12+ Years old
Running Time
2.0 - 3.5 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Very Difficult (5/5)
Dogs
No Dogs
Nearest Town
Chamonix
Location & Map
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Longitude:
6.7949
Latitude:
45.9622