Argentière > Lac des Cheserys hiking trail

Located in the Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve, the lake is often frozen over.
A unique view of the Massif and its Aiguilles. Private mid-mountain chalet-refuge
destroyed by an avalanche and rebuilt in 1990.

From the village of Argentière, take the path on the right in the Bois du Plagnolet. Through a series of switchbacks, climb to the Baraque Forestière (1,865 m). A rise above the forest leads to the Chalets des Chéserys (1,998 m) 2 h 30. You can then continue your way to the Lac Blanc, a little higher.

It is possible to reach the Lac des Chéserys from the top of the Flégère cable car or the Col des Montets.

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