Lac Vert (Passy)
Lac Vert
An emerald-coloured lake in the forest on the slopes above Passy, ringed by fir trees. On clear days it reflects Mont Blanc, making it an easy family stroll.
Lac Vert lies in Passy, about 20 km west of Chamonix, at roughly 1,266 metres. Its water shows a vivid emerald green in the sunshine, surrounded by fir forest and mossy rocks. The lakeside path takes about 20 minutes on flat, easy ground, and there is an old restaurant by the lake. You can drive to a nearby car park, but the last stretch is a narrow mountain road, and parking is tight in peak season. Combine it with the Gorges de la Diosaz and Saint-Gervais for a half-day trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gorges de la Diosaz
- Mont Blanc Tramway
- Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
- Parc de Merlet
- Le Brévent
- Lac Cornu
- Lac des Gaillands
- Bossons Glacier