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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Bonneville
Passy

Green Lake – Lac de Pormenaz loop from Lac Vert

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Mountain hikes & routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Bonneville
Passy

Green Lake – Lac de Pormenaz loop from Lac Vert

Hard

4.5

(2)

13

hikers

Green Lake – Lac de Pormenaz loop from Lac Vert

05:06

12.4km

760m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.18 km for 713 m

After 6.88 km for 713 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

48 m

Plaine-Joux Parking

Highlight • Parking

Arriving or leaving Plaine-Joux, take a moment in the car to admire the surroundings: the alpine landscape that you have or will travel.

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2

1.58 km

Green Lake

Highlight • Forest

Very beautiful lake in the forest. Green color, hence the name. Mont Blanc is reflected in it.
Even in winter, when it's frozen over and covered in deep snow, it's simply fantastic!

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3

6.06 km

Ladders on the Via Ferrata

Highlight • Climb

4

6.30 km

Lac de Pormenaz

Highlight • Lake

Unfortunately, due to French national park rules, dogs are not allowed to cross the trail - not even if they are on a leash. Camping is also prohibited.

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5

9.63 km

Châtelet d'Ayères Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

You can eat well there!

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B

12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.46 km

3.53 km

2.69 km

501 m

165 m

Surfaces

4.62 km

3.02 km

2.05 km

1.99 km

666 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,960 m)

Lowest point (1,270 m)

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Saturday 10 October

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