Description
In the fall, fallen leaves and the forest floor are home to a multitude of small creatures.
Come discover them and learn about the vital role invertebrates play in forest life.
Services
Disabled access
Accessibility
Rates
Free of charge.
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Opening times
On 28 October 2026
- 10:00 at 12:00
Cancelled in case of bad weather
Location
Plan interactif : 1 lieux répertoriés.
- Lieu sans nom
Contact Life beneath the leaves!
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Access
Access
- Access by bus: Line Y85, “Plaine-Joux” stop. Schedule available at https://borini.com/region/
Access by car: Follow the D43 toward “Plaine-Joux.” Park in the parking lot of the same name. The lake is accessible via a fairly easy 30-minute walk.
There is a gate between the Plaine-Joux parking lot and the Lac Vert parking lot.
☀️ In July and August, free shuttle buses run between the Plaine-Joux parking lot and Lac Vert. Outside of this period, and for people with limited mobility only, you can request the barrier code by presenting proof of eligibility at the Passy tourist office.
❄️ In winter:
Access is by foot or snowshoes only; parking at the Passy Plaine Joux parking lot is mandatory.
Fishing is permitted and subject to regulations.
It is strictly prohibited to:
- light fires,
- litter or leave trash behind,
- camp or pitch a tent,
- engaging in any noisy activities on the site,
- driving motor vehicles on or off the trails,
- engaging in any water sports, athletic, or recreational activities (slacklining, tumbling, model aircraft flying, etc.) on the site or in the lake,
- Access to the water is strictly prohibited, including for pets,
- Flying drones over the area from April 1 through October 31 and from December 1 through the last day of February of the following year
