Small high mountain lake located north from the very nearby Col du Cornu. The Torrent du Lac Cornu is the stream that runs from Lac Cornu down the mountain and meets the Diosaz river. The Diosaz river then meets the main river Arve near Servoz.
The easiest way to visit the is by taking the Index lift from Flegere which is typically open from mid June to mid September. You would then traverse southwards towards the Col de la Gliere from where its a short walk to the lake. The Lacs Noirs are very nearby and are often combined in one trail. We have detailed trail description for a traverse of the Grand Balcon Sud from Col-des-Montets and visiting the 3 high mountain lakes of Lac Blanc, Lacs Noirs and the Lac Cornu.
Linked Trails & Points of Interest
These are the trails and points of interests linked to this lake.
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Our Rating
Exceptional
Trail:
A tough but beautiful trail that takes you from the Col des Montets upto Lac Blanc and from there you traverse the Aiguilles Rouges and visit Lacs Noirs and Lac Cornu
Length
16.45km
When to Go
End Jun - End Sep
Hiking Time
7.0 - 12.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1552m / -1011m
Kids
15+ Years old
Running Time
4.0 - 6.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Very Difficult (5/5)
Dogs
No Dogs
Nearest Town
Chamonix
Location & Map
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Longitude:
6.8487
Latitude:
45.9578