About
Epic hike to a turquoise alpine lake with stunning mountain views.
Why go
- Unreal lake + front-row mont blanc views
- Pure postcard energy
- The hike that has ruined all other hikes
Must try
- Hike to lac blanc
- Take the path crossing lac blanc
- Hike to lac blanc via grand balcon sud
- Hike to lac blanc from flégère
- Hike to lac blanc, continue to lacs des chéserys
Pro tips
- Start at la flégère, take the cable car up
- Hike is 13 km return and takes 5–6 hours
- Allow 1h30 to reach the top from the cable car
- Take the train to les praz, then walk to flégère cable car
- Park at col des montets
Good to know
- Refuge du lac blanc accepts only cash
- Cable car closes at 6 pm, plan to leave by 4:30 pm
- Swimming and bivouacking are prohibited
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Rating
4.8 / 5 (435 reviews)