Lac Blanc

Mountain lake

Elevation : 2352m

74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Le Lac Blanc — ©OT Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Règlementation Réserve Naturelle Aiguilles Rouges

Located in the Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve, one of the most beautiful mountain lakes, famous for its unique panorama opposite the Mont Blanc Massif.

The lake is composed of two parts. The place offers an exceptional panorama on the Mont Blanc massif. Its postcard landscape has been attracting tourists from all over the world for decades.

Dogs are not allowed as the lake is located in a nature reserve.

Tips
Beware, high altitude lakes are fragile! Please respect the area: do not swim or wash your dishes, do not trample the wetlands, do not put water sports equipment (buoys, paddles, etc.) in the water or throw anything into the lake (stones, waste).

Documentation

Réglementation réserves naturelles

Lac Blanc_Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Rates

Free access.

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Openings

From 15 June 2025 until 17 November 2025 - Open everyday

Accessibility depends on snow conditions

Subject to favorable weather
Subject to snow conditions

Location

Lac Blanc

Elevation : 2352m

74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

04 50 53 22 08

Environment

Mountain location

Access

Lake located in the mountains, accessible only by hiking.
Accessible from the Col des Montets (3hrs hiking) or from the village of Argentière (3hrs hiking).