Description
Set out to discover the hidden world of small mountain creatures!
Insects, spiders, and other tiny inhabitants of the mountain peaks reveal their amazing adaptations.
Services
Disabled access
Accessibility
Rates
Free of charge.
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Opening times
On 24 July 2026
- 13:00 at 16:00
On 7 August 2026
- 13:00 at 16:00
On 21 August 2026
- 13:00 at 16:00
Cancelled in case of bad weather
Location
Contact "Small inhabitants of the Treetops" Activity
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Access
Access
- Bus access: line Y85, "Plaine-Joux" stop. Timetable on https://borini.com/region/
Access by car: follow the D43 towards "Plaine-Joux". Park in the parking lot of the same name. The lake can be reached on a fairly easy 30-minute walk.
There is a barrier 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 this period, and for people with reduced mobility only, you can request the barrier code from the Passy tourist office on presentation of proof.
Shuttle timetables are as follows:
Until 10/07/2025: 10:00-18:00 Monday to Friday with 1h lunch break
From 12/07/2025: 10:00-18:00 daily
From 18/08/2025: 10:00-18:00 Monday to Friday with 1h lunch break
❄️ In winter:
Access on foot or snowshoes only, parking at Passy Plaine Joux parking lot compulsory.
