Natural sites in the Mont-Blanc area

Panoramic views from Passy Plaine-Joux

The Dôme du Goûter, Mont Maudit, Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mont Joly, exceptional panoramic views of the Mont-Blanc range and the Arve Valley

Glacier du Tour

The Tour glacier is located in the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps. It overlooks the village Le Tour.

Col de Voza

The Col de Voza is located in the Mont Blanc massif above Les Houches. It peaks at 1657m.

The Ilettes lakes

3 lakes for all your leisures... A fishing lake, a swimming lake, a windsurf lake. Many activities on place : health trail, beach volley ground, table tennis ground, picnic and barbecue areas.

Lake: Lac Vert

Situated amidst the forest near Passy Plaine-Joux, this lake is surrounded by spruce trees and reflects the Mont-Blanc. Vehicle access from April to December. Winter access on foot. Classified site.

Mont Blanc du Tacul

The Mont Blanc du Tacul is part of the Mont Blanc massif. It is located between the Aiguille du Midi and the Mont Maudit. It peaks at 4248m.

Mer de Glace

Formed by the confluence of the Leschaux and Géant Glaciers, the Mer de Glace is France’s biggest glacier: 7 km long, surface area 40 km2, 200 m thick, altitude 1913 m.

Glacier d'Argentière

The Argentière glacier is located in the Mont Blanc massif. It overlooks the village of Argentière.

Aiguille du Brévent

Le Brevent ( 2,525 m) is a mountain located in Chamonix in the Aiguilles Rouges moutain range.

Arpenaz waterfall

This classified natural site, has an geological interest : it is composed of sedimentary folding.

Glacier des Bossons

This glacier goes down directly from the top of Mont Blanc, the highest alpine summit. The tongue of the glacier reaches 1180m, the lowest in Alps.