In a forest setting, close to the Passy Plaine-Joux site, Lac Vert certainly lives up to its name...
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An exceptional natural area accessible to all, designed for walking.
The extraordinary transparency of the water allows us to observe an accumulation of trees and vegetation at the bottom of the lake.
These elements, combined with the presence of blue algae, give the lake its remarkable emerald-green color.
Altitude: 1200m. Magnificent view of the Mont Blanc massif.
Vehicles prohibited from 01/06 to 30/09 and throughout the winter season. Access limited to owners and beneficiaries. Free...
The extraordinary transparency of the water allows us to observe an accumulation of trees and vegetation at the bottom of the lake.
These elements, combined with the presence of blue algae, give the lake its remarkable emerald-green color.
Altitude: 1200m. Magnificent view of the Mont Blanc massif.
Vehicles prohibited from 01/06 to 30/09 and throughout the winter season. Access limited to owners and beneficiaries. Free...
Services
Services
Hearing disability
Visually impaired
bus parking
Car park
Public toilets
Picnic area
Animals accepted
Guided visits
Self-guided visits (groups only)
Guided visits (groups only)
Self-guided visits
Rates
Rates
Free
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Openings
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Location
Environment
Environment
- In the forest
- Close to GR footpath
Access
Access
- ☀️ During the summer :
Limited access to the Lac Vert site - To ensure the preservation of the exceptional Lac Vert site, access will be limited from this Thursday, June 15, 2024, until Saturday, September 15, 2024
> From June 15 to 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (⏱every 20 minutes) → EXCEPT Mondays and Tuesdays.
> June 29 to August 25 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (⏱every 15 minutes) → EXCEPT Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday: ⏱continuous shuttle.
> From August 26 to September 15 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm (⏱every 20 minutes).
❄️ In winter:
Access on foot or snowshoes only, parking at the Passy Plaine Joux parking lot required.
Rest of the year:
Access by car possible, parking in front of the Lac Vert restaurant
