🌲 A Hidden Gem in the French Alps
Crystal-clear waters, pine forests, and peace – just across the Swiss border.
🗺️ How to Get There:
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🚗 By Car: ~1h 10min from Geneva via A40 and D902.
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🥾 By Hike (Optional): Several marked trails from nearby ski resorts or alpine roads.
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🅿️ Small parking area near the lake – limited spots, arrive early.
📸 Why Go?
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A peaceful alpine lake tucked away in the forest near Passy, France.
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Surreal emerald-green waters reflecting the surrounding pine trees.
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Ideal for a quiet day in nature – picnic, photography, and fresh mountain air.
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Less crowded than other lakes, even on weekends.
🍽️ Food & Coffee Nearby:
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Refuge de Sales (for hikers): Mountain hut food & drinks.
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Auberge de l’Orangerie (Passy): Traditional French dishes with Mont Blanc views.
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Bring your own picnic – no cafés or services directly at the lake.
🎒 Things To Do:
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🌲 Picnic by the Water: Find a shaded spot and relax.
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📷 Photography: Especially beautiful in early morning light.
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🥾 Short Walk Around the Lake: Easy 15–20 min path.
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🧘♀️ Disconnect & Unwind: No crowds, no stress, no phone signal (and that’s a good thing).
📍 Quick Tips:
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Best visited in late spring to early autumn (snow access varies).
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Bring water and snacks – no shops nearby.
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Wear sturdy shoes – the path can be muddy.
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Not suitable for swimming (protected area).
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Combine with a drive through Plateau d’Assy or visit Chamonix on the way back.
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