Hike to the Pormenaz Alpine pasture and Lac de Pormenaz

From the pretty fountain, take the road of the Coast until the first bend. A path goes to the right towards the Gorges de la Diosaz and crosses the torrent of Souay. Go up leaving the Tête de la Fontaine and Bajulaz trails on the right. Follow a long steep slope to a pyramid marker to reach the reach the Chalets des Alpages de Pormenaz (1,925 m) 3 hrs. Cross flat to the to the Chalets de Chavanne-Neuve (15 minutes from the itinerary) towards the Pointe Noire de Pormenaz : geological curiosity to see, then towards the Lac de Pormenaz. Possible departure from the Moulins d'en-Haut (859 m) above Servoz, from where you can join the above itinerary near the Souay torrent. Other itineraries are possible from Servoz or Passy - Plaine joux. More information available at the Tourist Office or the High Mountain Office and in our trail guide. Attention : The conditions of the trails are likely to change, think of informing you before leaving.